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DMIN 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 typesBoth*Operation Type 🔧
Fundamental type of operation or action that the Excel function performs on its inputsDMIN- CalculationDMIN performs Calculation operations. Excel functions for performing various calculations
DGET- RetrievalDGET performs Retrieval operations. Functions specialized in fetching data from various sources
Usage Context Comparison
Basic Information Comparison
Known For ⭐
Distinctive characteristic or primary strength of the Excel functionDMIN- Database Min ValueDMIN is known for Database Min Value.
DGET- Single Value RetrievalDGET is known for Single Value Retrieval.
History Comparison
Facts Comparison
Interesting Fact 💡
Unique or lesser-known information about the Excel functionDMIN- Oldest database function still in use
DGET- Was intended to compete with Access functions
Sarcastic Fact 🤣
Humorous or ironic observation about the Excel functionDMIN- The minimalist's favorite function
DGET- The needle in the haystack finder
Usage Information Comparison
Formula Complexity Level 📖
Indicates the difficulty level and complexity of using the Excel function effectivelyBoth*
Technical Details Comparison
Input Data Type 📝
Types of data that the Excel function accepts as input parametersBoth*- NumberExcel functions specifically designed for numerical calculations
- ArrayExcel functions designed to work with arrays and ranges of data
- RangeExcel 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.Both*- Excel 2019Excel functions that work specifically in Excel 2019 version
- Excel 97Excel 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 platformsBoth*- WindowsExcel functions optimized for Windows operating system
- MacOSExcel functions optimized for MacOS users
Required Arguments Count 🔢
Number of mandatory arguments needed for the function to work properlyBoth*Required Arguments Type 📊
The data types accepted as valid input arguments for the functionBoth*- RangeExcel functions that operate on cell ranges for calculations
- TextExcel functions specialized in text string manipulation and processing
- CriteriaExcel functions that use specific criteria for filtering and conditional operations
Evaluation Comparison
Pros ✅
Key advantages and strengths of the Excel functionDMIN- Database Specific OperationsFunctions designed for database-like operations in Excel
- Criteria Flexibility
- Precise Database Filtering
- Reliable Results
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 functionDMIN- Requires Database Structure
- Limited Use Cases
- Requires Structured Data
- Complex Syntax
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 DMIN
DCOUNT
Known for Database Operations
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is easier to use than DGET
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is more versatile than DGET
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is rated higher than DGET
DMAX
Known for Database Max Value
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is easier to use than DGET
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is more versatile than DGET
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performs better than DGET
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is more reliable than DGET
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is rated higher than DGET
DVAR
Known for Database Variance
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is more versatile than DGET
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performs better than DGET
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is more reliable than DGET
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is rated higher than DGET
DSUM
Known for Database Sum Operations
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is easier to use than DGET
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is more versatile than DGET
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is more reliable than DGET
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is rated higher than DGET
INDEX_MATCH
Known for Two-Way Lookup Power
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is easier to use than DGET
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is more versatile than DGET
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performs better than DGET
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is more reliable than DGET
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is rated higher than DGET
COUNTIFS
Known for Multiple Criteria Counting
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is easier to use than DGET
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is more versatile than DGET
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is more reliable than DGET
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is rated higher than DGET
GETPIVOTDATA
Known for PivotTable Data Extraction
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is easier to use than DGET
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is more versatile than DGET
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performs better than DGET
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is more reliable than DGET
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is rated higher than DGET
AGGREGATE
Known for Advanced Calculations With Options
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is easier to use than DGET
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is more versatile than DGET
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performs better than DGET
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is more reliable than DGET
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is rated higher than DGET
HLOOKUP
Known for Horizontal Data Lookup
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needs fewer arguments than DGET
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is easier to use than DGET
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is more versatile than DGET
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is rated higher than DGET
MAXIFS
Known for Multiple Criteria Max
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is easier to use than DGET
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is more versatile than DGET
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is more reliable than DGET
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is rated higher than DGET