In Python, methods and functions are very similar but have one key difference: their relationship to a class.
The Main Difference
- Functions are independent blocks of code that can be called by their name from anywhere in your program.
- Methods are functions that are defined inside a class and are associated with an object or the class itself.
| Feature | Function | Method |
| Location | Defined outside of classes. | Defined inside a class. |
| Calling it | Called by its name: my_function(). | Called on an object or class: my_obj.my_method(). |
| Data Access | Operates only on data passed to it. | Can access and modify the data (attributes) held within the class. |





