Differences between Stored Procedures and Functions in MYSQL

• Procedure can return zero or n values whereas function can return one value which is mandatory.

• Functions can be called from procedure whereas procedures cannot be called from function.

• Procedures can have input/output parameters for it whereas functions can have only input parameters.

• Procedure allows select as well as DML statement in it whereas function allows only select statement in it.

• Exception can be handled by try-catch block in a procedure whereas try-catch block cannot be used in a function.

• We can go for transaction management in procedure whereas we can't go in function.

• Procedures can not be utilized in a select statement whereas function can be embedded in a select statement.