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MCP vs OpenAI Function Calling 2026: Which Tool Protocol Wins? AI and Machine Learning

MCP vs OpenAI Function Calling: Lock-In vs Flexibility

MCP wins for multi-model, cross-vendor agent ecosystems; OpenAI function calling wins for teams already deep in the OpenAI stack. Your choice depends on how vendor-locked you're willing to be.

May 10, 2026 12 min read
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