Following and subscribing are two different ways of following, and the main differences are as follows:

1. Different content forms: Following usually refers to the continuous tracking, attention and understanding of a person, organization, brand, etc. through various media, social networks, etc., and the main presentation methods are timelines, information flows, etc.; Subscribing usually refers to the regular or irregular acquisition of information or news released by a media or content provider through email, RSS, SMS, etc.

2. Different receiving methods: Followers often follow the content released by specific people or organizations on social networks, media websites and other platforms, and usually need to log in or follow to receive relevant information; while subscription is initiated by users, and the purpose of receiving specific information is achieved by submitting email addresses, mobile phone numbers and other subscription methods.

3. Different initiative: Usually, following is initiated by users, but the content is not completely obtained by subscribers, but needs to be viewed on specific platforms; subscription is more proactive, and users can choose to obtain the required content regularly, and are not restricted by specific platforms, and are more autonomous.

4. Different costs: Generally speaking, following is free and users do not need to pay anything for it; while subscription usually requires a certain amount of fees, such as paid subscriptions to paid media, paid downloads of e-books, music and other content.

In summary, the main differences between following and subscribing are the content format, receiving method, initiative and cost. According to personal needs and actual conditions, you can choose a method that suits you to obtain the information or content you are interested in.