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COUNTIFS vs DSUM vs DGET
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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 typesCOUNTIFS- StatisticalCOUNTIFS belongs to the Statistical category. Excel functions for statistical analysis and calculations
DSUMDGETOperation 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
DSUMDGET- RetrievalDGET performs Retrieval operations. Functions specialized in fetching data from various sources
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.
DSUM
Basic Information Comparison
Known For ⭐
Distinctive characteristic or primary strength of the Excel functionCOUNTIFS- Multiple Criteria CountingCOUNTIFS is known for Multiple Criteria Counting.
DSUM- Database Sum OperationsDSUM is known for Database Sum Operations.
DGET- Single Value RetrievalDGET is known for Single Value Retrieval.
History Comparison
Facts Comparison
Interesting Fact 💡
Unique or lesser-known information about the Excel functionCOUNTIFS- Enhanced version of COUNTIF
DSUM- Less known but powerful feature
DGET- Was intended to compete with Access functions
Sarcastic Fact 🤣
Humorous or ironic observation about the Excel functionCOUNTIFS- The function that makes counting feel like detective work
DSUM- The calculator that went to business school
DGET- The needle in the haystack finder
Usage Information Comparison
Formula Complexity Level 📖
Indicates the difficulty level and complexity of using the Excel function effectivelyCOUNTIFSDSUMDGET
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
DGET- ArrayDGET accepts Array as input data. Excel functions designed to work with arrays and ranges of data Click to see all.
- RangeDGET 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
DSUM- Excel 2016DSUM is compatible with Excel 2016 Excel functions that work specifically in Excel 2016 version
- Excel 2013DSUM is compatible with Excel 2013 Excel functions that work specifically in Excel 2013 version
DGET- Excel 97DGET 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
Required Arguments Count 🔢
Number of mandatory arguments needed for the function to work properlyCOUNTIFSDSUMDGETRequired Arguments Type 📊
The data types accepted as valid input arguments for the functionFor all*- RangeExcel functions that operate on cell ranges for calculations
COUNTIFS- TextCOUNTIFS accepts Text as input types Excel functions specialized in text string manipulation and processing
- NumberCOUNTIFS accepts Number as input types Excel functions that perform calculations specifically with numerical inputs
DGET- TextDGET accepts Text as input types Excel functions specialized in text string manipulation and processing
- CriteriaDGET 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
DSUM- Powerful Database CalculationsExcel functions for database calculations enable efficient handling of structured data collections
- Complex Criteria Support
DGET- Precise Data ExtractionExcel functions for precise data extraction enable accurate retrieval of specific information
- Criteria Filtering
- Precise Single Value Extraction
- Reliable
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.
DSUM- Complicated Syntax
- Requires Database Structure
DGET- Single Result OnlyFunctions that can only return one result even when multiple matches exist Click to see all.
- Complex Setup
- Returns Error If Multiple Matches
Ratings Comparison
Alternatives to COUNTIFS
SUMIFS
Known for Multiple Condition Sum
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needs fewer arguments than COUNTIFS
SUMIF
Known for Conditional Sum Calculations
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is easier to use than COUNTIFS
AVERAGEIF
Known for Conditional Average Calculations
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is easier to use than COUNTIFS
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performs better than COUNTIFS
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is more reliable than COUNTIFS
LARGE
Known for Finding Nth Largest Value
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is easier to use than COUNTIFS
SMALL
Known for Finding Nth Smallest Value
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is easier to use than COUNTIFS
COUNT
Known for Counting Numeric Cells
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is easier to use than COUNTIFS
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performs better than COUNTIFS
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is more reliable than COUNTIFS
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is rated higher than COUNTIFS
MAXIFS
Known for Multiple Criteria Max
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needs fewer arguments than COUNTIFS
COUNTA
Known for Count Non-Empty Cells
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is easier to use than COUNTIFS
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performs better than COUNTIFS
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is more reliable than COUNTIFS
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is rated higher than COUNTIFS