COUNTIF vs DSUM vs DCOUNT
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COUNTIF vs DSUM vs DCOUNT

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Basic Classification Comparison

Basic Information Comparison

  • Known For ⭐
    Distinctive characteristic or primary strength of the Excel function
    COUNTIF
    • Counting With Conditions
      COUNTIF is known for Counting With Conditions.
    DSUM
    • Database Sum Operations
      DSUM is known for Database Sum Operations.
    DCOUNT
    • Database Operations
      DCOUNT is known for Database Operations.

Facts Comparison

  • Interesting Fact 💡
    Unique or lesser-known information about the Excel function
    COUNTIF
    • Counting made fascinating
    DSUM
    • Less known but powerful feature
    DCOUNT
    • Was created before SQL became popular

  • Sarcastic Fact 🤣
    Humorous or ironic observation about the Excel function
    COUNTIF
    • The function that makes counting harder than it should be
    DSUM
    • The calculator that went to business school
    DCOUNT
    • The forgotten cousin of COUNT

Technical Details Comparison

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

  • 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
    COUNTIF
    • Excel 2016
      COUNTIF is compatible with Excel 2016 Excel functions that work specifically in Excel 2016 version
    • Excel 2013
      COUNTIF is compatible with Excel 2013 Excel functions that work specifically in Excel 2013 version
    • Microsoft 365
      COUNTIF is compatible with Microsoft 365 Excel functions optimized for the latest Microsoft 365 platform
    • Excel Online
      COUNTIF is compatible with Excel Online Excel functions optimized for use in the web-based Excel Online platform
    DSUM
    • Excel 2016
      DSUM is compatible with Excel 2016 Excel functions that work specifically in Excel 2016 version
    • Excel 2013
      DSUM is compatible with Excel 2013 Excel functions that work specifically in Excel 2013 version
    DCOUNT
    • Excel 97
      DCOUNT 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
    COUNTIF
    • Web Excel
      COUNTIF 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
    COUNTIF
    DSUM
    DCOUNT

  • 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
    COUNTIF
    • Text
      COUNTIF accepts Text as input types Excel functions specialized in text string manipulation and processing
    • Number
      COUNTIF accepts Number as input types Excel functions that perform calculations specifically with numerical inputs
    DCOUNT
    • Text
      DCOUNT accepts Text as input types Excel functions specialized in text string manipulation and processing
    • Criteria
      DCOUNT accepts Criteria as input types Excel functions that use specific criteria for filtering and conditional operations

Evaluation Comparison

Ratings Comparison

Alternatives to COUNTIF
SUMIFS
Known for Multiple Condition Sum
📊 is easier to use than DSUM
📈 is more versatile than DSUM
⭐ is rated higher than DSUM
SUMIF
Known for Conditional Sum Calculations
📊 is easier to use than DSUM
DMIN
Known for Database Min Value
⚙ performs better than DSUM
DGET
Known for Single Value Retrieval
DMAX
Known for Database Max Value
⚙ performs better than DSUM
COUNTIFS
Known for Multiple Criteria Counting
📊 is easier to use than DSUM
📈 is more versatile than DSUM
⭐ is rated higher than DSUM
MAXIFS
Known for Multiple Criteria Max
📊 is easier to use than DSUM
📈 is more versatile than DSUM
⭐ is rated higher than DSUM
LARGE
Known for Finding Nth Largest Value
📊 is easier to use than DSUM
⭐ is rated higher than DSUM
SMALL
Known for Finding Nth Smallest Value
📊 is easier to use than DSUM
⭐ is rated higher than DSUM
SUBTOTAL
Known for Filtered Data Calculations
📊 is easier to use than DSUM
📈 is more versatile than DSUM
⭐ is rated higher than DSUM