| Reliability |
Reliable |
Not reliable |
| Data Integrity |
Ensures data integrity |
No data integrity guarantee |
| Sequencing |
Ensures data sequencing |
No data sequencing |
| Connection |
Connection-oriented |
Connectionless |
| Speed |
Slower due to reliability |
Faster due to lack of reliability |
| Flow Control |
Provides flow control |
No flow control |
| Usage |
Web browsing, email, file transfer |
Streaming, real-time applications |
| OSI Layer |
Transport Layer (Layer 4) |
Transport Layer (Layer 4) |