Following are the differences between RowSet and ResultSet:
| ResultSet | RowSet |
|---|---|
| A ResultSet always maintains connection with the database. | A RowSet can be connected, disconnected from the database. |
| It cannot be serialized. | A RowSet object can be serialized. |
| ResultSet object cannot be passed other over network. | You can pass a RowSet object over the network. |
| ResultSet object is not a JavaBean object You can create/get a result set using the executeQuery() method. | ResultSet Object is a JavaBean object. You can get a RowSet using the RowSetProvider.newFactory().createJdb cRowSet() method. |
| By default, ResultSet object is not scrollable or, updatable. | By default, RowSet object is scrollable and updatable. |