Both life forms that require energy from food to sustain life
Autotrophs make their own food by synthesizing in the form of photosynthesis (using the sun) and chemosynthesis (using chemicals in the environment around the life form)
Heterotrophs rely on other organisms to get food (eating plants, animals, or bacteria)
Also use this (I didn't make it but it is useful)
https://quizlet.com/15310050/similarities-and-differences-between-autotrophs-and-heterotprohs-flash-cards/