COUNT vs COUNTIFS vs DSTDEV
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COUNT vs COUNTIFS vs DSTDEV

Basic Classification Comparison

Basic Information Comparison

  • Known For

    Distinctive characteristic or primary strength of the Excel function
    COUNT
    • Counting Numeric Cells
      COUNT is known for Counting Numeric Cells.
    COUNTIFS
    • Multiple Criteria Counting
      COUNTIFS is known for Multiple Criteria Counting.
    DSTDEV
    • Database Standard Deviation
      DSTDEV is known for Database Standard Deviation.

Facts Comparison

  • Interesting Fact 💡

    Unique or lesser-known information about the Excel function
    COUNT
    • Originally designed for VisiCalc spreadsheets
    COUNTIFS
    • Enhanced version of COUNTIF
    DSTDEV
    • Most used in quality control
  • Sarcastic Fact 🤣

    Humorous or ironic observation about the Excel function
    COUNT
    • Keeps counting even when you wish it would stop
    COUNTIFS
    • The function that makes counting feel like detective work
    DSTDEV
    • The deviation detective

Technical Details Comparison

  • Input Data Type 📝

    Types of data that the Excel function accepts as input parameters
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  • 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
    COUNT
    • Excel 2016
      COUNT is compatible with Excel 2016 Excel functions that work specifically in Excel 2016 version
    • Excel 2013
      COUNT is compatible with Excel 2013 Excel functions that work specifically in Excel 2013 version
    COUNTIFS
    • Excel 2016
      COUNTIFS is compatible with Excel 2016 Excel functions that work specifically in Excel 2016 version
    • Excel 2013
      COUNTIFS is compatible with Excel 2013 Excel functions that work specifically in Excel 2013 version
    DSTDEV
    • Excel 97
      DSTDEV 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 platforms
    For all*
    • Windows
      Excel functions optimized for Windows operating system
    • MacOS
      Excel functions optimized for MacOS users
    COUNT
    • Web Excel
      COUNT runs on Web Excel Excel functions available in web-based versions
    COUNTIFS
    • Web Excel
      COUNTIFS runs on Web Excel Excel functions available in web-based versions
  • 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
    COUNT
    • Number
      COUNT accepts Number as input types Excel functions that perform calculations specifically with numerical inputs
    • Array
      COUNT accepts Array as input types Excel functions that specifically work with array inputs for calculations
    COUNTIFS
    • Text
      COUNTIFS accepts Text as input types Excel functions specialized in text string manipulation and processing
    • Number
      COUNTIFS accepts Number as input types Excel functions that perform calculations specifically with numerical inputs
    DSTDEV
    • Text
      DSTDEV accepts Text as input types Excel functions specialized in text string manipulation and processing
    • Criteria
      DSTDEV 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 function
    COUNT
    • Fast And Efficient
    • Easy To Understand
      Functions with clear and intuitive syntax that are simple to learn
    • Widely Used
    COUNTIFS
    • Flexible Criteria Options
    • Multiple Conditions
    • Easy To Use
    • Handles Multiple Criteria
    • Flexible
    DSTDEV
    • Statistical Accuracy
      Excel functions with high statistical accuracy ensure precise mathematical and analytical results
    • Database Filtering
      Functions that filter and sort database-like data structures
    • Accurate Statistical Measure
      Functions that provide accurate statistical calculations and metrics
    • Database Friendly
  • Cons

    Limitations and potential drawbacks of the Excel function
    COUNT
    • Limited To Numbers Only
    • Ignores Text Cells
    COUNTIFS
    DSTDEV
    • Complex Implementation
    • Limited Use Cases
    • Limited Application
    • Complex Setup

Ratings Comparison

Alternatives to COUNT
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
LARGE
Known for Finding Nth Largest Value
📊 is easier to use than COUNTIFS
SMALL
Known for Finding Nth Smallest Value
📊 is easier to use 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