As nouns the difference between provider and consultant
is that provider is one who, or that which, provides a service, commodity, or the means for subsistence while consultant is a person or party that is consulted.
provider
Noun
(
en noun)
One who, or that which, provides a service, commodity, or the means for subsistence.
Derived terms
* Internet service provider
* health care service provider
consultant
Noun
(
en noun)
a person or party that is consulted.
a person whose occupation is to be consulted for their expertise, advice, or help in an area or specialty. Alternatively, a party whose business is to be similarly consulted.
Related terms
* consult
* consultancy
* consultative
* consultation
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