Compact mode
COUNTIFS vs COUNTIF vs DSTDEV
Table of content
Basic Classification Comparison
Function Category 📊
Primary classification of the Excel function based on its main purpose and usage domain, helps users quickly identify function typesFor all*- StatisticalExcel functions for statistical analysis and calculations
Operation Type 🔧
Fundamental type of operation or action that the Excel function performs on its inputsCOUNTIFS- CalculationCOUNTIFS performs Calculation operations. Excel functions for performing various calculations
COUNTIFDSTDEV- CalculationDSTDEV performs Calculation operations. Excel functions for performing various calculations
Usage Context Comparison
For whom 👥
Target user groups who would benefit most from using this Excel functionFor all*COUNTIFS- Business ManagersCOUNTIFS is designed for Business Managers. Excel functions helpful for business management and decision making Click to see all.
- AnalystsCOUNTIFS is designed for Analysts. Excel functions essential for data analysis and reporting Click to see all.
COUNTIFDSTDEVPurpose 📝
Primary purposes and use cases of the Excel functionCOUNTIFSCOUNTIF- Data AnalysisCOUNTIF is used for Data Analysis. Functions specifically designed for analyzing data Click to see all.
- Statistical AnalysisCOUNTIF is used for Statistical Analysis. Excel functions designed for statistical calculations and data analysis Click to see all.
DSTDEV
Basic Information Comparison
Known For ⭐
Distinctive characteristic or primary strength of the Excel functionCOUNTIFS- Multiple Criteria CountingCOUNTIFS is known for Multiple Criteria Counting.
COUNTIF- Counting With ConditionsCOUNTIF is known for Counting With Conditions.
DSTDEV- Database Standard DeviationDSTDEV is known for Database Standard Deviation.
History Comparison
Facts Comparison
Interesting Fact 💡
Unique or lesser-known information about the Excel functionCOUNTIFS- Enhanced version of COUNTIF
COUNTIF- Counting made fascinating
DSTDEV- Most used in quality control
Sarcastic Fact 🤣
Humorous or ironic observation about the Excel functionCOUNTIFS- The function that makes counting feel like detective work
COUNTIF- The function that makes counting harder than it should be
DSTDEV- The deviation detective
Usage Information Comparison
Formula Complexity Level 📖
Indicates the difficulty level and complexity of using the Excel function effectivelyCOUNTIFSCOUNTIFDSTDEV
Technical Details Comparison
Input Data Type 📝
Types of data that the Excel function accepts as input parametersFor all*- NumberExcel functions specifically designed for numerical calculations
COUNTIFS- ArrayCOUNTIFS accepts Array as input data. Excel functions designed to work with arrays and ranges of data Click to see all.
- RangeCOUNTIFS accepts Range as input data. Excel functions that operate on cell ranges and data sets
COUNTIFDSTDEV- ArrayDSTDEV accepts Array as input data. Excel functions designed to work with arrays and ranges of data Click to see all.
- RangeDSTDEV accepts Range as input data. Excel functions that operate on cell ranges and data sets
Version Compatibility 💻
Indicates which Excel versions and platforms the function is compatible with < including Office 365< Excel 2019< 2016< etc.For all*- Excel 2019Excel functions that work specifically in Excel 2019 version
COUNTIFS- Excel 2016COUNTIFS is compatible with Excel 2016 Excel functions that work specifically in Excel 2016 version
- Excel 2013COUNTIFS is compatible with Excel 2013 Excel functions that work specifically in Excel 2013 version
COUNTIF- Excel 2016COUNTIF is compatible with Excel 2016 Excel functions that work specifically in Excel 2016 version
- Excel 2013COUNTIF is compatible with Excel 2013 Excel functions that work specifically in Excel 2013 version
- Microsoft 365COUNTIF is compatible with Microsoft 365 Excel functions optimized for the latest Microsoft 365 platform
- Excel OnlineCOUNTIF is compatible with Excel Online Excel functions optimized for use in the web-based Excel Online platform
DSTDEV- Excel 97DSTDEV is compatible with Excel 97 Excel functions that work in the classic Excel 97 version
Operating System 💾
Specifies the operating systems where the function can be used < including Windows< macOS< and web platformsFor all*- WindowsExcel functions optimized for Windows operating system
- MacOSExcel functions optimized for MacOS users
COUNTIFS- Web ExcelCOUNTIFS runs on Web Excel Excel functions available in web-based versions
COUNTIF- Web ExcelCOUNTIF runs on Web Excel Excel functions available in web-based versions
Required Arguments Count 🔢
Number of mandatory arguments needed for the function to work properlyCOUNTIFSCOUNTIFDSTDEVRequired Arguments Type 📊
The data types accepted as valid input arguments for the functionFor all*- RangeExcel functions that operate on cell ranges for calculations
- TextExcel functions specialized in text string manipulation and processing
COUNTIFS- NumberCOUNTIFS accepts Number as input types Excel functions that perform calculations specifically with numerical inputs
COUNTIF- NumberCOUNTIF accepts Number as input types Excel functions that perform calculations specifically with numerical inputs
DSTDEV- CriteriaDSTDEV accepts Criteria as input types Excel functions that use specific criteria for filtering and conditional operations
Evaluation Comparison
Pros ✅
Key advantages and strengths of the Excel functionCOUNTIFS- Flexible Criteria Options
- Multiple Conditions
- Easy To Use
- Handles Multiple Criteria
- Flexible
COUNTIF- Easy Conditional Counting
- Flexible Criteria
- Simple To Use
- Efficient
DSTDEV- Statistical AccuracyExcel functions with high statistical accuracy ensure precise mathematical and analytical results
- Database FilteringFunctions that filter and sort database-like data structures
- Accurate Statistical MeasureFunctions that provide accurate statistical calculations and metrics
- Database Friendly
Cons ❌
Limitations and potential drawbacks of the Excel functionCOUNTIFS- Complex Syntax For Multiple Criteria
- Performance Issues With Large Datasets
- Limited To Equal Conditions Only
- Case SensitiveFunctions where text matching is affected by letter case can cause unexpected results Click to see all.
COUNTIF- Limited To Single Condition
- Case SensitiveFunctions where text matching is affected by letter case can cause unexpected results Click to see all.
- Limited Criteria Options
DSTDEV- Complex Implementation
- Limited Use Cases
- Limited Application
- Complex Setup
Ratings Comparison
Versatility Score 📈
Rating for function's adaptability to different scenariosCOUNTIFSCOUNTIFDSTDEV
Alternatives to COUNTIFS
SUMIFS
Known for Multiple Condition Sum
🔢
needs fewer arguments than COUNTIFS
AVERAGEIF
Known for Conditional Average Calculations
📊
is easier to use than COUNTIFS
⚙
performs better than COUNTIFS
🛠
is more reliable than COUNTIFS
SUMIF
Known for Conditional Sum Calculations
📊
is easier to use than COUNTIFS
SMALL
Known for Finding Nth Smallest Value
📊
is easier to use than COUNTIFS
LARGE
Known for Finding Nth Largest Value
📊
is easier to use than COUNTIFS
COUNT
Known for Counting Numeric Cells
📊
is easier to use than COUNTIFS
⚙
performs better than COUNTIFS
🛠
is more reliable than COUNTIFS
⭐
is rated higher than COUNTIFS
MAXIFS
Known for Multiple Criteria Max
🔢
needs fewer arguments than COUNTIFS
COUNTA
Known for Count Non-Empty Cells
📊
is easier to use than COUNTIFS
⚙
performs better than COUNTIFS
🛠
is more reliable than COUNTIFS
⭐
is rated higher than COUNTIFS
SUM
Known for Basic Arithmetic Calculations
📊
is easier to use than COUNTIFS
⚙
performs better than COUNTIFS
🛠
is more reliable than COUNTIFS
⭐
is rated higher than COUNTIFS