{"id":4077,"date":"2021-01-21T10:00:20","date_gmt":"2021-01-21T18:00:20","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.linquip.com\/blog\/?p=4077"},"modified":"2025-08-28T01:17:45","modified_gmt":"2025-08-28T09:17:45","slug":"difference-between-stepper-motor-and-dc-motor","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.linquip.com\/blog\/difference-between-stepper-motor-and-dc-motor\/","title":{"rendered":"A complete Guide to The Difference Between Stepper Motor and DC Motor"},"content":{"rendered":"<div id=\"ez-toc-container\" class=\"ez-toc-v2_0_82_2 counter-hierarchy ez-toc-counter ez-toc-grey ez-toc-container-direction\">\n<div class=\"ez-toc-title-container\">\n<p class=\"ez-toc-title\" style=\"cursor:inherit\">Table of Contents<\/p>\n<span class=\"ez-toc-title-toggle\"><a href=\"#\" class=\"ez-toc-pull-right ez-toc-btn ez-toc-btn-xs ez-toc-btn-default ez-toc-toggle\" aria-label=\"Toggle Table of Content\"><span class=\"ez-toc-js-icon-con\"><span class=\"\"><span class=\"eztoc-hide\" style=\"display:none;\">Toggle<\/span><span class=\"ez-toc-icon-toggle-span\"><svg style=\"fill: #999;color:#999\" xmlns=\"http:\/\/www.w3.org\/2000\/svg\" class=\"list-377408\" width=\"20px\" height=\"20px\" viewBox=\"0 0 24 24\" fill=\"none\"><path d=\"M6 6H4v2h2V6zm14 0H8v2h12V6zM4 11h2v2H4v-2zm16 0H8v2h12v-2zM4 16h2v2H4v-2zm16 0H8v2h12v-2z\" fill=\"currentColor\"><\/path><\/svg><svg style=\"fill: #999;color:#999\" class=\"arrow-unsorted-368013\" xmlns=\"http:\/\/www.w3.org\/2000\/svg\" width=\"10px\" height=\"10px\" viewBox=\"0 0 24 24\" version=\"1.2\" baseProfile=\"tiny\"><path d=\"M18.2 9.3l-6.2-6.3-6.2 6.3c-.2.2-.3.4-.3.7s.1.5.3.7c.2.2.4.3.7.3h11c.3 0 .5-.1.7-.3.2-.2.3-.5.3-.7s-.1-.5-.3-.7zM5.8 14.7l6.2 6.3 6.2-6.3c.2-.2.3-.5.3-.7s-.1-.5-.3-.7c-.2-.2-.4-.3-.7-.3h-11c-.3 0-.5.1-.7.3-.2.2-.3.5-.3.7s.1.5.3.7z\"\/><\/svg><\/span><\/span><\/span><\/a><\/span><\/div>\n<nav><ul class='ez-toc-list ez-toc-list-level-1 ' ><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-1\" href=\"https:\/\/www.linquip.com\/blog\/difference-between-stepper-motor-and-dc-motor\/#Stepper_Motor\" >Stepper Motor<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-2\" href=\"https:\/\/www.linquip.com\/blog\/difference-between-stepper-motor-and-dc-motor\/#DC_Motor\" >DC Motor<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-3\" href=\"https:\/\/www.linquip.com\/blog\/difference-between-stepper-motor-and-dc-motor\/#Stepper_Motor_vs_DC_Motor\" >Stepper Motor vs. DC Motor<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-4\" href=\"https:\/\/www.linquip.com\/blog\/difference-between-stepper-motor-and-dc-motor\/#Download_Difference_Between_Stepper_Motor_and_DC_Motor_PDF\" >Download Difference Between Stepper Motor and DC Motor PDF<\/a><\/li><\/ul><\/nav><\/div>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">It has become harder to choose the right electric motor for a project due to the advancements of motor technology in recent decades. Selecting the idol motor for different applications depends on some design criteria such as positional accuracy requirements, cost, availability of drive power, torque, and acceleration requirements. DC motors and stepper motors are best for different applications. Many people are under the misunderstanding that there is an enormous <\/span><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">difference between stepper motor and DC motor<\/span><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">. <\/span><\/p>\n<p>The key distinction is that, whereas stepper <a href=\"https:\/\/www.linquip.com\/industrial-directories\/445\/motors\"><strong>Motors<\/strong><\/a> may push harder from a standstill, DC motors offer a longer-lasting output. Between electrical equipment in electric systems, stepper motors and DC motors are key products. Several <a href=\"https:\/\/www.linquip.com\/suppliers-companies?q=motor\"><strong>Suppliers and Companies<\/strong><\/a>, as well as other manufacturers and distributors, supply Stepper Motor and DC Motor, and there are several Stepper Motor and DC <a href=\"https:\/\/www.linquip.com\/industrial-directories\/445\/motors\/for-sale\"><strong>Motor For Sale<\/strong><\/a> on Linquip.<\/p>\n<p>There is a comprehensive list of Stepper Motor and DC motor services on the Linquip website that meets all of your needs. Linquip can connect you with a number of industrial Stepper Motor and DC motor service suppliers and experts who can help you. Linquip has a team of Stepper Motor and DC <a href=\"https:\/\/www.linquip.com\/experts?q=motor\"><strong>Motor Experts<\/strong><\/a> ready to help you test your equipment.<\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Here we provided a brief description of the differences between these two motors. Read this new blog in Linquip to find out more about them.<\/span><\/p>\n<h2><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Stepper_Motor\"><\/span>Stepper Motor<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">First, let us have a quick review of the stepper motor and DC motor before we dive into the differences between these two.<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Stepper Motors are also electromechanical actuators that convert a pulsed digital input signal into a discrete mechanical movement. As its name implies, the stepper motor does not rotate in a continuous fashion and moves in discrete steps or increments. A Stepper Motor is particularly well suited to applications that require accurate positioning and repeatability with a fast response to starting, stopping, reversing, speed control, high holding torque, and lower acceleration.<\/span><\/p>\n<p><img decoding=\"async\" class=\"size-full wp-image-4079 aligncenter\" src=\"https:\/\/www.linquip.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/01\/F5350401-01.jpg\" alt=\"difference between stepper motor and dc motor\" width=\"700\" height=\"394\" title=\"\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.linquip.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/01\/F5350401-01.jpg 700w, https:\/\/www.linquip.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/01\/F5350401-01-300x169.jpg 300w, https:\/\/www.linquip.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/01\/F5350401-01-696x392.jpg 696w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 700px) 100vw, 700px\" \/><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Another key feature of the stepper motor is its ability to hold the load steady once the required position is achieved. They widely find use in industrial control applications. In a stepper motor, the input is in the form of electric pulses, and the output is in the form of mechanical motion that is unobtrusive in nature. It provides control as an advantage over mechanical power generation and should be used if accuracy is a primary concern.<\/span><\/p>\n<h2><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"DC_Motor\"><\/span>DC Motor<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">DC Motors are also electromechanical devices that use the interaction of magnetic fields and conductors to convert electrical energy into rotary mechanical energy. These motors have been around since the 1830s and so have been used in a variety of applications. They are relatively cheap to both purchase and install, are reliable and controllable, and come in hundreds of ratings.<\/span><\/p>\n<p><img decoding=\"async\" class=\"size-full wp-image-4080 aligncenter\" src=\"https:\/\/www.linquip.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/01\/997-Powerful-DC-Motor-12-36V-High-Speed-Motor-Silent-Ball-Bearing-Motor.jpg\" alt=\"difference between stepper motor and dc motor\" width=\"700\" height=\"700\" title=\"\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.linquip.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/01\/997-Powerful-DC-Motor-12-36V-High-Speed-Motor-Silent-Ball-Bearing-Motor.jpg 700w, https:\/\/www.linquip.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/01\/997-Powerful-DC-Motor-12-36V-High-Speed-Motor-Silent-Ball-Bearing-Motor-300x300.jpg 300w, https:\/\/www.linquip.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/01\/997-Powerful-DC-Motor-12-36V-High-Speed-Motor-Silent-Ball-Bearing-Motor-150x150.jpg 150w, https:\/\/www.linquip.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/01\/997-Powerful-DC-Motor-12-36V-High-Speed-Motor-Silent-Ball-Bearing-Motor-696x696.jpg 696w, https:\/\/www.linquip.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/01\/997-Powerful-DC-Motor-12-36V-High-Speed-Motor-Silent-Ball-Bearing-Motor-420x420.jpg 420w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 700px) 100vw, 700px\" \/><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">The DC motor, due to its improved working characteristics is still best used in applications requiring constant torque across the motor\u2019s speed range. It is fast and continuous rotation motors mainly used for anything that needs to rotate at a high rotation per minute (RPM), and examples are; fans being used in computers for cooling or car wheels controlled by radio. The DC motor is a tried-and-true workhorse of industry with both the power and the endurance to still compete with modern ones.<\/span><\/p>\n<h2><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Stepper_Motor_vs_DC_Motor\"><\/span>Stepper Motor vs. DC Motor<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Both two designs work in many areas of industry, so the <\/span><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">difference between stepper motor and DC motor <\/span><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">would be confusing to understand. Selecting between a DC motor and a Stepper Motor can be quite a task. Several factors play an essential role in choosing the best electric motor for your application. Here we compare some attributes between these two.<\/span><\/p>\n<h3>Nature of loop<\/h3>\n<ul>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">The stepper motor operates in an open-loop.<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">The DC motor operates in a closed-loop.<\/span><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<h3>Efficiency<\/h3>\n<ul>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">The stepper motor consumes current at max load whenever the stator poles are energized, both reducing the energy efficiency and increasing losses due to heat. Stepper motors are, therefore, not the best motors if efficiency is of concern.<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">The DC motor is a mature technology, and its efficiency has been optimized to around 85%, which is quite good for such a simple motor.<\/span><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<h3>Applications<\/h3>\n<ul>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">The stepper motor often finds use in 3D printers, CNC machines, medical imagery machinery, printers, security cameras, and other precisely controlled applications.<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">The DC motor finds use in phone vibrators, power tools, car windows, cranes, conveyors, and many more applications that prioritize both sustained output power and price.<\/span><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<h3>Control characteristics<\/h3>\n<ul>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">The stepper motor is so easy to use, but require some form of a microcontroller to help synchronize their rotor from one pole to the next.<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">The DC motor requires an input voltage to its two leads and does not require external inputs for operation.<\/span><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<h3>Speed Range<\/h3>\n<ul>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">The speed range of stepper motors is typically below 2000 RPM, as their torque decreases as speed increases. They are also not meant for continuous use, as stepper motors tend to run hot when powered for long periods of time.<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">The DC motor comes in a variety of forms, offering a much wider range of speeds as a result. The speed of the motor can be controlled by using a variable supply voltage or by changing the current strength.<\/span><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<h3>Brushes<\/h3>\n<ul>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">The stepper motor is a\u00a0 brushless motor.<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">The DC motor contains brushes that cause problems such as wear and tear and sparks.<\/span><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<h3>Motion and displacement<\/h3>\n<ul>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">The motion of the stepper motor is incremental, and resolution is limited to the size of the step.<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">The DC motor has a continuous displacement and can be controlled accurately and positioned exactly.<\/span><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<h3>Response time<\/h3>\n<ul>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">In the stepper motor, response time is slow.<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Feedback control with a DC motor gives a much faster response time as compared to a stepper motor.<\/span><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<h3>Effect of overloading<\/h3>\n<ul>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">The stepper motor can be slipped if overloaded, and the error cannot be detected.<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">In DC motor relays and overload protecting devices come into at the time of overloading and protect the motor from any damage. So, If an overload occurs, it can be detected.<\/span><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p><img decoding=\"async\" class=\"size-full wp-image-4081 aligncenter\" src=\"https:\/\/www.linquip.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/01\/DC_Motor_Construction.jpg\" alt=\"difference between stepper motor and dc motor\" width=\"700\" height=\"566\" title=\"\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.linquip.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/01\/DC_Motor_Construction.jpg 700w, https:\/\/www.linquip.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/01\/DC_Motor_Construction-300x243.jpg 300w, https:\/\/www.linquip.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/01\/DC_Motor_Construction-696x563.jpg 696w, https:\/\/www.linquip.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/01\/DC_Motor_Construction-519x420.jpg 519w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 700px) 100vw, 700px\" \/><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Few points about stepper motors and DC motors to keep in mind:<\/span><\/p>\n<ul>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Stepper motors provide their maximum torque at low speeds, which makes them especially useful in high precision, holding applications such as robotics, 3D printers, and similar devices where the position is fundamental. Some DC motors also generate high torques at low speeds but are more suited towards continuous uses, as their torque is constant over their speed range. The main difference is that, while stepper motors can push harder from rest, DC motors tend to have more sustained output.<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">A DC motor cannot control the position of the rotor, while a stepper motor has the ability to control the position of the rotor.<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Both of these motor types are inexpensive, so the purchase price is of little concern. DC motors and stepper motors are useful for applications where the price must be minimized.<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Both the stepper motor and DC motor are reliable, with caveats. When <a href=\"https:\/\/en.wikipedia.org\/wiki\/Stepper_motor\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\" data-schema-attribute=\"\">stepper motors<\/a> are not run continuously, they can easily reach 10,000 hours of useful life or almost five years of use. DC motors can also run this long depending on the type chosen, but require constant maintenance to prevent failure.<\/span><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">From this comparison, it is clear that they are both cheap and easily controlled, and while both runs on DC current, their structures, operating principles, and functions are distinct, and both motors serve different purposes.<\/span><\/p>\n<p>&nbsp;<\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">So, there you have a detailed description of the<\/span><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> difference between stepper motor and DC motor<\/span><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">. 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font-family: verdana, geneva, sans-serif;\"><a href=\"https:\/\/www.linquip.com\/blog\/differences-between-motor-and-generator\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">Differences Between Motor and Generator<\/a><\/span><\/strong><\/span><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>It has become harder to choose the right electric motor for a project due to the advancements of motor technology in recent decades. Selecting the idol motor for different applications depends on some design criteria such as positional accuracy requirements, cost, availability of drive power, torque, and acceleration requirements. 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