COUNTIFS vs INDEX vs GETPIVOTDATA
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COUNTIFS vs INDEX vs GETPIVOTDATA

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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
    COUNTIFS
    • Statistical
      COUNTIFS belongs to the Statistical category. Excel functions for statistical analysis and calculations
    INDEX
    • Lookup & Reference
      INDEX belongs to the Lookup & Reference category. Excel functions for searching and referencing data across spreadsheets
    GETPIVOTDATA

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

Basic Information Comparison

  • Known For ⭐
    Distinctive characteristic or primary strength of the Excel function
    COUNTIFS
    • Multiple Criteria Counting
      COUNTIFS is known for Multiple Criteria Counting.
    INDEX
    • Advanced Data Retrieval
      INDEX is known for Advanced Data Retrieval.
    GETPIVOTDATA
    • PivotTable Data Extraction
      GETPIVOTDATA is known for PivotTable Data Extraction.

Facts Comparison

  • Interesting Fact 💡
    Unique or lesser-known information about the Excel function
    COUNTIFS
    • Enhanced version of COUNTIF
    INDEX
    • Often used with MATCH function
    GETPIVOTDATA
    • Created for PivotTable automation

  • Sarcastic Fact 🤣
    Humorous or ironic observation about the Excel function
    COUNTIFS
    • The function that makes counting feel like detective work
    INDEX
    • The function that makes VLOOKUP feel simple
    GETPIVOTDATA
    • The function that makes pivot tables less pivoty

Technical Details Comparison

  • Input Data Type 📝
    Types of data that the Excel function accepts as input parameters
    For all*
    • Range
      Excel functions that operate on cell ranges and data sets
    COUNTIFS
    INDEX

  • 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
    COUNTIFS
    • Excel 2013
      COUNTIFS is compatible with Excel 2013 Excel functions that work specifically in Excel 2013 version
    INDEX
    • Excel 2013
      INDEX is compatible with Excel 2013 Excel functions that work specifically in Excel 2013 version
    • Microsoft 365
      INDEX is compatible with Microsoft 365 Excel functions optimized for the latest Microsoft 365 platform
    • Excel Online
      INDEX 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
    COUNTIFS
    • Web Excel
      COUNTIFS runs on Web Excel Excel functions available in web-based versions
    INDEX
    • Web Excel
      INDEX 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
    COUNTIFS
    INDEX
    GETPIVOTDATA

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

Evaluation Comparison

Ratings Comparison

Alternatives to COUNTIFS
SUMIFS
Known for Multiple Condition Sum
🔢 needs fewer arguments than COUNTIFS
COUNTIF
Known for Counting With Conditions
AVERAGEIFS
Known for Multiple Criteria Based Average
SUMIF
Known for Conditional Sum Calculations
📊 is easier to use than COUNTIFS
AVERAGEIF
Known for Conditional Average Calculations
📊 is easier to use than COUNTIFS
⚙ performs better than COUNTIFS
🛠 is more reliable 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
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