| Feature | Exponential Growth | Logistic Growth |
|---|---|---|
| Population growth | Rapid and unlimited | Rapid, slows down and eventually levels off |
| Graph shape | J-shaped curve | S-shaped curve |
| Carrying capacity | Not taken into account | Considered and limits growth |
| Limiting factors | Not considered | Considered and limits growth |
| Sustainability | Unsustainable | Sustainable |
| Examples | Bacterial growth, population growth of early-stage organisms | Human population growth, animal populations in their natural habitat |