The Jacksonian democrats relied on slave labor but since the Whigs did not need slave labor, due to its focus on manufacturing, they thought it would be best to get rid of slavery once and for all. They were more concentrated on emancipation, educational opportunities for all, and the rights of women than the Jacksonian democrats.
Apart from their being several differences between the Jacksonian Democratic Party and the Whig Party, similarities are also present. Just like the Jacksonian democrats usage of cheap labor through slavery, the Whigs used children as a means of cheap labor. Apart from that, both parties also tried to gain many votes by associating themselves with the common man. Overall, the most important similarity among these two parties is the fact that they both focus greatly on having a united and prosperous nation, despite the difference in the paths taken to reach that