INDEX_MATCH vs AGGREGATE vs FREQUENCY
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INDEX_MATCH vs AGGREGATE vs FREQUENCY

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Basic Classification Comparison

  • Function Category 📊
    Primary classification of the Excel function based on its main purpose and usage domain, helps users quickly identify function types
    INDEX_MATCH
    • Lookup & Reference
      INDEX_MATCH belongs to the Lookup & Reference category. Excel functions for searching and referencing data across spreadsheets
    AGGREGATE
    FREQUENCY
    • Statistical
      FREQUENCY belongs to the Statistical category. Excel functions for statistical analysis and calculations

  • Operation Type 🔧
    Fundamental type of operation or action that the Excel function performs on its inputs
    INDEX_MATCH
    • Retrieval
      INDEX_MATCH performs Retrieval operations. Functions specialized in fetching data from various sources
    AGGREGATE
    • Calculation
      AGGREGATE performs Calculation operations. Excel functions for performing various calculations
    FREQUENCY
    • Calculation
      FREQUENCY performs Calculation operations. Excel functions for performing various calculations

Usage Context Comparison

Basic Information Comparison

  • Known For ⭐
    Distinctive characteristic or primary strength of the Excel function
    INDEX_MATCH
    • Two-Way Lookup Power
      INDEX_MATCH is known for Two-Way Lookup Power.
    AGGREGATE
    • Advanced Calculations With Options
      AGGREGATE is known for Advanced Calculations With Options.
    FREQUENCY
    • Distribution Analysis
      FREQUENCY is known for Distribution Analysis.

Facts Comparison

  • Interesting Fact 💡
    Unique or lesser-known information about the Excel function
    INDEX_MATCH
    • Used in 80% of advanced Excel formulas
    AGGREGATE
    • Combines multiple function capabilities
    FREQUENCY
    • Essential for histogram creation

  • Sarcastic Fact 🤣
    Humorous or ironic observation about the Excel function
    INDEX_MATCH
    • The relationship status of Excel functions: It's complicated
    AGGREGATE
    • The Swiss Army knife of Excel functions that nobody uses
    FREQUENCY
    • The function statisticians dream about

Usage Information Comparison

Technical Details Comparison

  • Input Data Type 📝
    Types of data that the Excel function accepts as input parameters
    For all*
    INDEX_MATCH
    • Range
      INDEX_MATCH accepts Range as input data. Excel functions that operate on cell ranges and data sets
    AGGREGATE
    • Number
      AGGREGATE accepts Number as input data. Excel functions specifically designed for numerical calculations

  • Version Compatibility 💻
    Indicates which Excel versions and platforms the function is compatible with < including Office 365< Excel 2019< 2016< etc.
    For all*
    • Excel 2019
      Excel functions that work specifically in Excel 2019 version
    • Excel 2016
      Excel functions that work specifically in Excel 2016 version
    INDEX_MATCH
    • Excel 2013
      INDEX_MATCH is compatible with Excel 2013 Excel functions that work specifically in Excel 2013 version
    • Microsoft 365
      INDEX_MATCH is compatible with Microsoft 365 Excel functions optimized for the latest Microsoft 365 platform

  • Operating System 💾
    Specifies the operating systems where the function can be used < including Windows< macOS< and web platforms
    For all*
    • Windows
      Excel functions optimized for Windows operating system
    • MacOS
      Excel functions optimized for MacOS users
    INDEX_MATCH
    • Web Excel
      INDEX_MATCH runs on Web Excel Excel functions available in web-based versions

  • Required Arguments Count 🔢
    Number of mandatory arguments needed for the function to work properly
    INDEX_MATCH
    AGGREGATE
    FREQUENCY

  • Required Arguments Type 📊
    The data types accepted as valid input arguments for the function
    For all*
    • Range
      Excel functions that operate on cell ranges for calculations
    INDEX_MATCH
    • Number
      INDEX_MATCH accepts Number as input types Excel functions that perform calculations specifically with numerical inputs
    • Array
      INDEX_MATCH accepts Array as input types Excel functions that specifically work with array inputs for calculations
    AGGREGATE
    • Number
      AGGREGATE accepts Number as input types Excel functions that perform calculations specifically with numerical inputs
    FREQUENCY
    • Array
      FREQUENCY accepts Array as input types Excel functions that specifically work with array inputs for calculations

Evaluation Comparison

Ratings Comparison

Alternatives to INDEX_MATCH
COUNT
Known for Counting Numeric Cells
📊 is easier to use than AGGREGATE
⭐ is rated higher than AGGREGATE
SUMIFS
Known for Multiple Condition Sum
📊 is easier to use than AGGREGATE
SUM
Known for Basic Arithmetic Calculations
📊 is easier to use than AGGREGATE
🛠 is more reliable than AGGREGATE
⭐ is rated higher than AGGREGATE
COUNTIFS
Known for Multiple Criteria Counting
📊 is easier to use than AGGREGATE
MAXIFS
Known for Multiple Criteria Max
📊 is easier to use than AGGREGATE
SUMIF
Known for Conditional Sum Calculations
📊 is easier to use than AGGREGATE
DSUM
Known for Database Sum Operations
AVERAGEIF
Known for Conditional Average Calculations
📊 is easier to use than AGGREGATE
KURT
Known for Measuring Data Peakedness
DMAX
Known for Database Max Value