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FILTER vs GETPIVOTDATA vs DSUM
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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 typesFor all*Operation Type 🔧
Fundamental type of operation or action that the Excel function performs on its inputsFILTER- ManipulationFILTER performs Manipulation operations. Functions that modify and transform data in different ways
GETPIVOTDATA- RetrievalGETPIVOTDATA performs Retrieval operations. Functions specialized in fetching data from various sources
DSUM
Usage Context Comparison
For whom 👥
Target user groups who would benefit most from using this Excel functionFor all*FILTER- ScientistsFILTER is designed for Scientists. Excel functions used in scientific calculations and research Click to see all.
- Business ManagersFILTER is designed for Business Managers. Excel functions helpful for business management and decision making Click to see all.
GETPIVOTDATADSUM
Basic Information Comparison
Known For ⭐
Distinctive characteristic or primary strength of the Excel functionFILTER- Advanced FilteringFILTER is known for Advanced Filtering.
GETPIVOTDATA- PivotTable Data ExtractionGETPIVOTDATA is known for PivotTable Data Extraction.
DSUM- Database Sum OperationsDSUM is known for Database Sum Operations.
History Comparison
Facts Comparison
Interesting Fact 💡
Unique or lesser-known information about the Excel functionFILTER- Revolutionized Excel data filtering
GETPIVOTDATA- Created for PivotTable automation
DSUM- Less known but powerful feature
Sarcastic Fact 🤣
Humorous or ironic observation about the Excel functionFILTER- The Marie Kondo of Excel functions
GETPIVOTDATA- The function that makes pivot tables less pivoty
DSUM- The calculator that went to business school
Usage Information Comparison
Formula Complexity Level 📖
Indicates the difficulty level and complexity of using the Excel function effectivelyFor all*
Technical Details Comparison
Input Data Type 📝
Types of data that the Excel function accepts as input parametersFILTER- ArrayFILTER accepts Array as input data. Excel functions designed to work with arrays and ranges of data Click to see all.
- RangeFILTER accepts Range as input data. Excel functions that operate on cell ranges and data sets
GETPIVOTDATA- RangeGETPIVOTDATA accepts Range as input data. Excel functions that operate on cell ranges and data sets
DSUM- NumberDSUM 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 2019Excel functions that work specifically in Excel 2019 version
FILTER- Microsoft 365FILTER is compatible with Microsoft 365 Excel functions optimized for the latest Microsoft 365 platform
GETPIVOTDATA- Excel 2016GETPIVOTDATA is compatible with Excel 2016 Excel functions that work specifically in Excel 2016 version
DSUM- Excel 2016DSUM is compatible with Excel 2016 Excel functions that work specifically in Excel 2016 version
- Excel 2013DSUM is compatible with Excel 2013 Excel functions that work specifically in Excel 2013 version
Operating System 💾
Specifies the operating systems where the function can be used < including Windows< macOS< and web platformsFor all*- WindowsExcel functions optimized for Windows operating system
- MacOSExcel functions optimized for MacOS users
FILTER- Excel OnlineFILTER runs on Excel Online Excel functions available in the online version of Excel
- Web ExcelFILTER runs on Web Excel Excel functions available in web-based versions
Required Arguments Count 🔢
Number of mandatory arguments needed for the function to work properlyFILTERGETPIVOTDATADSUMRequired Arguments Type 📊
The data types accepted as valid input arguments for the functionFor all*- RangeExcel functions that operate on cell ranges for calculations
FILTER- ArrayFILTER accepts Array as input types Excel functions that specifically work with array inputs for calculations
- BooleanFILTER accepts Boolean as input types Excel functions that work with true/false logical inputs for decision-making
GETPIVOTDATA- TextGETPIVOTDATA accepts Text as input types Excel functions specialized in text string manipulation and processing
Evaluation Comparison
Pros ✅
Key advantages and strengths of the Excel functionFILTER- Dynamic FilteringFunctions that enable real-time filtering of data based on changing criteria
- Multiple Criteria
- Flexible Output
- Returns Dynamic Arrays
- Flexible Filtering
GETPIVOTDATA- Precise Data Retrieval
- Automation Friendly
DSUM- Powerful Database CalculationsExcel functions for database calculations enable efficient handling of structured data collections
- Complex Criteria Support
Cons ❌
Limitations and potential drawbacks of the Excel functionFILTER- Requires Modern ExcelFunctions only available in recent versions of Excel Click to see all.
- Complex For Beginners
- Requires Latest Excel Versions
- Memory Intensive
GETPIVOTDATA- Complex Syntax
- PivotTable DependencyFunctions that only work in conjunction with PivotTables Click to see all.
DSUM- Complicated Syntax
- Requires Database Structure
Ratings Comparison
Versatility Score 📈
Rating for function's adaptability to different scenariosFILTERGETPIVOTDATADSUM
Alternatives to FILTER
UNIQUE
Known for Duplicate Removal
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is easier to use than FILTER
SORT
Known for Dynamic Sorting
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is easier to use than FILTER
XLOOKUP
Known for Dynamic Array Support
🔢
needs fewer arguments than FILTER
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is easier to use than FILTER
⭐
is rated higher than FILTER
SEQUENCE
Known for Dynamic Number Series
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performs better than FILTER
COUNT
Known for Counting Numeric Cells
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is easier to use than FILTER
CONCAT
Known for Modern Text Joining
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is easier to use than FILTER
⚙
performs better than FILTER
INDEX_MATCH
Known for Two-Way Lookup Power
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needs fewer arguments than FILTER
📈
is more versatile than FILTER
⚙
performs better than FILTER
🛠
is more reliable than FILTER
⭐
is rated higher than FILTER
TRANSPOSE
Known for Converting Row Data To Columns
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is easier to use than FILTER
INDEX
Known for Advanced Data Retrieval
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needs fewer arguments than FILTER