DATEDIF vs WORKDAY vs NETWORKDAYS.INTL
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DATEDIF vs WORKDAY vs NETWORKDAYS.INTL

Basic Classification Comparison

Basic Information Comparison

  • Known For

    Distinctive characteristic or primary strength of the Excel function
    DATEDIF
    • Date Difference Calculations
      DATEDIF is known for Date Difference Calculations.
    WORKDAY
    • Business Day Calculations
      WORKDAY is known for Business Day Calculations.
    NETWORKDAYS.INTL
    • Custom Weekend Calculations
      NETWORKDAYS.INTL is known for Custom Weekend Calculations.

Facts Comparison

  • Interesting Fact 💡

    Unique or lesser-known information about the Excel function
    DATEDIF
    • Not listed in Excel's function wizard
    WORKDAY
    • Essential for Project Planning
    NETWORKDAYS.INTL
    • Supports Various International Calendar Systems
  • Sarcastic Fact 🤣

    Humorous or ironic observation about the Excel function
    DATEDIF
    • The function Microsoft tried to hide but failed
    WORKDAY
    • Makes Vacation Planning Complicated
    NETWORKDAYS.INTL
    • Makes Workaholics Question Weekends

Technical Details Comparison

  • Input Data Type 📝

    Types of data that the Excel function accepts as input parameters
    For all*
    • Date
      Excel functions for working with dates and time values
  • Version Compatibility 💻

    Indicates which Excel versions and platforms the function is compatible with < including Office 365< Excel 2019< 2016< etc.
    DATEDIF
    • Excel 2019
      DATEDIF is compatible with Excel 2019 Excel functions that work specifically in Excel 2019 version
    • Excel 2016
      DATEDIF is compatible with Excel 2016 Excel functions that work specifically in Excel 2016 version
    WORKDAY
    • Excel 2019
      WORKDAY is compatible with Excel 2019 Excel functions that work specifically in Excel 2019 version
    • Excel 2016
      WORKDAY is compatible with Excel 2016 Excel functions that work specifically in Excel 2016 version
    NETWORKDAYS.INTL
    • Excel 2010
      NETWORKDAYS.INTL is compatible with Excel 2010 Excel functions that work specifically in Excel 2010 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
  • Required Arguments Type 📊

    The data types accepted as valid input arguments for the function
    For all*
    • Date
      Excel functions specialized in processing date and time calculations
    DATEDIF
    • Text
      DATEDIF accepts Text as input types Excel functions specialized in text string manipulation and processing
    WORKDAY
    • Number
      WORKDAY accepts Number as input types Excel functions that perform calculations specifically with numerical inputs
    NETWORKDAYS.INTL
    • Number
      NETWORKDAYS.INTL accepts Number as input types Excel functions that perform calculations specifically with numerical inputs

Evaluation Comparison

  • Pros

    Key advantages and strengths of the Excel function
    DATEDIF
    • Accurate Date Calculations
    • Multiple Units
    WORKDAY
    • Holiday Consideration
    • Business Calendar Support
    NETWORKDAYS.INTL
    • Flexible Weekend Definition
    • Holiday Support
      Excel functions with holiday support capability allow seamless handling of dates and calendar calculations
  • Cons

    Limitations and potential drawbacks of the Excel function
    DATEDIF
    • Hidden Function
    • Documentation Limitations
    WORKDAY
    NETWORKDAYS.INTL
    • Complex Parameter Setup
    • Regional Limitations

Ratings Comparison

Alternatives to DATEDIF
SUBSTITUTE
Known for Replace Specific Text
📈 is more versatile than DATEDIF
WEEKDAY
Known for Day Of Week Determination
📊 is easier to use than DATEDIF
DAYS
Known for Calculate Days Between Dates
📊 is easier to use than DATEDIF
performs better than DATEDIF
COUNTIFS
Known for Multiple Criteria Counting
📈 is more versatile than DATEDIF
TODAY
Known for Current Date Return
📊 is easier to use than DATEDIF
performs better than DATEDIF
NOW
Known for Current Date And Time Retrieval
📊 is easier to use than DATEDIF
IF
Known for Conditional Statements
📈 is more versatile than DATEDIF
is rated higher than DATEDIF