C vs Move

C is a general-purpose, procedural programming language originally developed at Bell Labs that has influenced virtually all modern programming languages. It provides low-level memory access, minimal runtime overhead, and is widely used for operating systems, embedded systems, and performance-critical applications.

Move is resource-oriented smart contract language originally created for Meta's Diem blockchain, now used in Sui and Aptos. It provides comprehensive features for programming language workflows. The tool is actively maintained with regular updates and strong community/vendor support.