There are both differences and something in common between distribution according to work and distribution according to productive factor. The differences are mainly theoretical basis and ownership and economic system in their behinds. In our current economic movement, the difference didn't exist already, and the traditional theory of distribution according to work didn't suit completely the current economic system, and the two distribution patterns agreed that labor is a means of life, and laborer has the ownership to their labor force. So, the differences between distribution according to work and distribution according to productive factor are gradually disappeared. The two distribution patterns can compatible each other. It is beneficial to realize the goal of fair on the high income level that combine the distribution according to work with the distribution according to productive factor.