AVERAGEIF vs SMALL vs COUNTIF
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AVERAGEIF vs SMALL vs COUNTIF

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Basic Classification Comparison

Basic Information Comparison

  • Known For ⭐
    Distinctive characteristic or primary strength of the Excel function
    AVERAGEIF
    • Conditional Average Calculations
      AVERAGEIF is known for Conditional Average Calculations.
    SMALL
    • Finding Nth Smallest Value
      SMALL is known for Finding Nth Smallest Value.
    COUNTIF
    • Counting With Conditions
      COUNTIF is known for Counting With Conditions.

Facts Comparison

  • Interesting Fact 💡
    Unique or lesser-known information about the Excel function
    AVERAGEIF
    • Used over 1 billion times monthly
    SMALL
    • Commonly used in grade calculations
    COUNTIF
    • Counting made fascinating

  • Sarcastic Fact 🤣
    Humorous or ironic observation about the Excel function
    AVERAGEIF
    • Makes statisticians feel superior with basic math
    SMALL
    • The underachiever of the statistical functions
    COUNTIF
    • The function that makes counting harder than it should be

Usage Information Comparison

Technical Details Comparison

  • Input Data Type 📝
    Types of data that the Excel function accepts as input parameters
    For all*
    • Number
      Excel functions specifically designed for numerical calculations
    SMALL
    COUNTIF

  • 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
    • Excel 2013
      Excel functions that work specifically in Excel 2013 version
    COUNTIF
    • Microsoft 365
      COUNTIF is compatible with Microsoft 365 Excel functions optimized for the latest Microsoft 365 platform
    • Excel Online
      COUNTIF is compatible with Excel Online Excel functions optimized for use in the web-based Excel Online 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
    AVERAGEIF
    • Web Excel
      AVERAGEIF runs on Web Excel Excel functions available in web-based versions
    COUNTIF
    • Web Excel
      COUNTIF 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
    For all*

  • Required Arguments Type 📊
    The data types accepted as valid input arguments for the function
    For all*
    • Number
      Excel functions that perform calculations specifically with numerical inputs
    • Range
      Excel functions that operate on cell ranges for calculations
    COUNTIF
    • Text
      COUNTIF accepts Text as input types Excel functions specialized in text string manipulation and processing

Evaluation Comparison

  • Pros ✅
    Key advantages and strengths of the Excel function
    AVERAGEIF
    • Easy To Understand
      Functions with clear and intuitive syntax that are simple to learn
    • Handles Basic Conditional Averaging
    SMALL
    • Easy To Understand
      Functions with clear and intuitive syntax that are simple to learn
    • Reliable Results
    COUNTIF
    • Easy Conditional Counting
    • Flexible Criteria
    • Simple To Use
    • Efficient

  • Cons ❌
    Limitations and potential drawbacks of the Excel function
    AVERAGEIF
    • Limited Condition Options
    • Single Criteria Only
    SMALL
    • Array Size Limitations
    • Static Ranking
    COUNTIF

Ratings Comparison

Alternatives to AVERAGEIF
FIND
Known for Text Search And Position Finding
COUNT
Known for Counting Numeric Cells
📊 is easier to use than AVERAGEIF
📈 is more versatile than AVERAGEIF
⭐ is rated higher than AVERAGEIF
LARGE
Known for Finding Nth Largest Value
COUNTIFS
Known for Multiple Criteria Counting
📈 is more versatile than AVERAGEIF
⭐ is rated higher than AVERAGEIF
SUM
Known for Basic Arithmetic Calculations
📊 is easier to use than AVERAGEIF
📈 is more versatile than AVERAGEIF
🛠 is more reliable than AVERAGEIF
⭐ is rated higher than AVERAGEIF
AVERAGE
Known for Basic Statistical Calculation
📊 is easier to use than AVERAGEIF
📈 is more versatile than AVERAGEIF
⚙ performs better than AVERAGEIF
⭐ is rated higher than AVERAGEIF
CEILING
Known for Upper Rounding
FLOOR
Known for Lower Rounding
IF
Known for Conditional Statements
🔢 needs fewer arguments than AVERAGEIF
📈 is more versatile than AVERAGEIF
⭐ is rated higher than AVERAGEIF
ROUND
Known for Round Numbers
📊 is easier to use than AVERAGEIF
📈 is more versatile than AVERAGEIF
⚙ performs better than AVERAGEIF
⭐ is rated higher than AVERAGEIF