Both revolutions began due to the ideas of Enlightenment.
Many of their objectives were similar: freedom, equality, the end of tyranny, the rule of law, etc.
Both desired a republican, democratic government.
Both inspired many political changes across the world.

However, they were also significantly different:

The United States was fighting against a different country (England), while France engaged in a civil war. This led to deeper divisions within French society.
The United States already had a more egalitarian system, while French social classes were extremely rigid. Therefore, long-lasting change was more difficult to achieve.
The United States was successful in remaining democratic and republican, while France struggled with various regime changes.
The post-war period was relatively peaceful in America, while it was extremely bloody and violent in France.

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