Difference between Alpha and Beta Testing

Alpha Testing:

Alpha testing is done by client side people in development environment..

Testing a software product which is not the final version.This software does not have to necessarily contain the full functionality required for an application, however core functionality to accept input an generate output is required.

Beta Testing:
Beta Testing is done by client side people in real time environment....

Beta Testing is last stage of testing where a product is sent outside the company or offer the product for free trial download.