What is the difference between node.js runtime and npm package manager options while installing node.JS?

Question

I am trying to install node.js by downloading the .exe file, I am confused and stuck on the Node.js setup where in it asks to install node.js runtime or

Answer 1

Node JS

• Node.js is a platform built on Chrome's JavaScript runtime for easily building fast, scalable network applications.

• Real-Time services (Chat, Games etc)

NPM

• Npm is a package manager. Typically this software is installed to build Node applications.

• It let's you install software (libraries, plugins, frameworks and applications).