This paper is concerned with the analysis of the linear -method and compact -method for solving delay reaction-diffusion equation. Solvability, consistence, stability, and convergence of the two methods are studied. When ∈ [0, 1/2), sufficient and necessary conditions are given to show that the two methods are asymptotically stable. When ∈ [1/2, 1], the two methods are proven to be unconditionally asymptotically stable. Finally, several examples are carried out to confirm the theoretical results.