INDEX_MATCH vs DSTDEVP vs DPRODUCT
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INDEX_MATCH vs DSTDEVP vs DPRODUCT

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Basic Classification Comparison

Basic Information Comparison

  • Known For ⭐
    Distinctive characteristic or primary strength of the Excel function
    INDEX_MATCH
    • Two-Way Lookup Power
      INDEX_MATCH is known for Two-Way Lookup Power.
    DSTDEVP
    • Population Standard Deviation
      DSTDEVP is known for Population Standard Deviation.
    DPRODUCT
    • Database Product Calculation
      DPRODUCT is known for Database Product Calculation.

History Comparison

Facts Comparison

  • Interesting Fact 💡
    Unique or lesser-known information about the Excel function
    INDEX_MATCH
    • Used in 80% of advanced Excel formulas
    DSTDEVP
    • Essential in scientific research
    DPRODUCT
    • Rarely used but irreplaceable

  • Sarcastic Fact 🤣
    Humorous or ironic observation about the Excel function
    INDEX_MATCH
    • The relationship status of Excel functions: It's complicated
    DSTDEVP
    • The population predictor
    DPRODUCT
    • The multiplicative mastermind

Usage Information Comparison

Technical Details Comparison

  • Input Data Type 📝
    Types of data that the Excel function accepts as input parameters
    For all*
    DSTDEVP
    • Number
      DSTDEVP accepts Number as input data. Excel functions specifically designed for numerical calculations
    DPRODUCT
    • Number
      DPRODUCT accepts Number as input data. Excel functions specifically designed for numerical calculations

  • 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
    INDEX_MATCH
    • Excel 2016
      INDEX_MATCH is compatible with Excel 2016 Excel functions that work specifically in Excel 2016 version
    • Excel 2013
      INDEX_MATCH is compatible with Excel 2013 Excel functions that work specifically in Excel 2013 version
    • Microsoft 365
      INDEX_MATCH is compatible with Microsoft 365 Excel functions optimized for the latest Microsoft 365 platform
    DSTDEVP
    • Excel 97
      DSTDEVP is compatible with Excel 97 Excel functions that work in the classic Excel 97 version
    DPRODUCT
    • Excel 97
      DPRODUCT 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
    INDEX_MATCH
    • Web Excel
      INDEX_MATCH 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
    For all*

  • 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
    INDEX_MATCH
    • Number
      INDEX_MATCH accepts Number as input types Excel functions that perform calculations specifically with numerical inputs
    • Array
      INDEX_MATCH accepts Array as input types Excel functions that specifically work with array inputs for calculations
    DSTDEVP
    • Text
      DSTDEVP accepts Text as input types Excel functions specialized in text string manipulation and processing
    • Criteria
      DSTDEVP accepts Criteria as input types Excel functions that use specific criteria for filtering and conditional operations
    DPRODUCT
    • Text
      DPRODUCT accepts Text as input types Excel functions specialized in text string manipulation and processing
    • Criteria
      DPRODUCT 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
    INDEX_MATCH
    • More Flexible Than VLOOKUP
    • Can Search Both Ways
    • Better Performance
    • Column Independent
    DSTDEVP
    • Population Analysis
    • Database Integration
    • Population Standard Deviation
    • Database Compatible
    DPRODUCT
    • Unique Multiplication Capability
    • Database Filtering
      Functions that filter and sort database-like data structures
    • Multiplication In Database
    • Flexible Criteria

  • Cons ❌
    Limitations and potential drawbacks of the Excel function
    For all*
    • Complex Syntax
    INDEX_MATCH
    • Requires Two Functions
    • Steeper Learning Curve
    DSTDEVP
    • Specialized Usage
    • Complex For Beginners
    • Specific Use Case
    DPRODUCT

Ratings Comparison

Alternatives to INDEX_MATCH
DVARP
Known for Population Variance
DVAR
Known for Database Variance
📈 is more versatile than DSTDEVP
⭐ is rated higher than DSTDEVP
DSTDEV
Known for Database Standard Deviation
📊 is easier to use than DSTDEVP
📈 is more versatile than DSTDEVP
⭐ is rated higher than DSTDEVP
DMAX
Known for Database Max Value
📊 is easier to use than DSTDEVP
📈 is more versatile than DSTDEVP
⭐ is rated higher than DSTDEVP
DMIN
Known for Database Min Value
📊 is easier to use than DSTDEVP
📈 is more versatile than DSTDEVP
⭐ is rated higher than DSTDEVP
DCOUNT
Known for Database Operations
📊 is easier to use than DSTDEVP
📈 is more versatile than DSTDEVP
⭐ is rated higher than DSTDEVP
DGET
Known for Single Value Retrieval
📊 is easier to use than DSTDEVP
KURT
Known for Measuring Data Peakedness
📊 is easier to use than DSTDEVP
⚙ performs better than DSTDEVP
🛠 is more reliable than DSTDEVP
⭐ is rated higher than DSTDEVP
SMALL
Known for Finding Nth Smallest Value
📊 is easier to use than DSTDEVP
📈 is more versatile than DSTDEVP
⭐ is rated higher than DSTDEVP
LARGE
Known for Finding Nth Largest Value
📊 is easier to use than DSTDEVP
📈 is more versatile than DSTDEVP
⭐ is rated higher than DSTDEVP