1) The static keyword is applicable to nested classes, methods, variables, and blocks. on The other hand, The Final keyword is only applicable to methods and variables. 2) The static keyword can be initialized any time, whereas the final keyword it should be initialized at the time of declaration. 3) The static keyword can be reinitialized, whereas the final keyword can NOT. 4) A static method can be invoked only by other static methods, on the other hand, the final keyword can NOT be inherited by any class.