Salutation vs Regards - What's the difference?

As nouns the difference between salutation and regards

is that salutation is a greeting, salute, or address; a hello while regards is plural of lang=en.

third-person singular of regard.

(en noun) (wikipedia salutation)

A greeting, salute, or address; a hello.

The act of greeting.

The title in your name, such as Mr, Mrs, Ms., Dr. or Rev..

(head) (p)

(pluralonly) A greeting to pass on to another person.

Give my regards to your brother when you next see him.

(pluralonly) A greeting at the end of a letter or e-mail communication.

regards''', John.'' ''Kind '''regards , Peter.

(head)

(regard)