A2A vs MCP
| Aspect | MCP | A2A |
|---|---|---|
| Purpose | Agent ↔ Tools | Agent ↔ Agent |
| Analogy | USB port | Shared language |
| Discovery | Tool manifest | Agent Card |
FAQ
Q: What is A2A? A: An open standard from Google for agent-to-agent communication, letting agents from different frameworks discover, communicate, and collaborate.
Q: Is it free? A: Apache 2.0, fully free and open source.