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FILTER vs COUNTIFS vs LET
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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 typesFILTERCOUNTIFSLETOperation Type 🔧
Fundamental type of operation or action that the Excel function performs on its inputsFILTERCOUNTIFSLET
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.
COUNTIFS- Business ManagersCOUNTIFS is designed for Business Managers. Excel functions helpful for business management and decision making Click to see all.
- AnalystsCOUNTIFS is designed for Analysts. Excel functions essential for data analysis and reporting Click to see all.
LET
Basic Information Comparison
Known For ⭐
Distinctive characteristic or primary strength of the Excel functionFILTER- Advanced FilteringFILTER is known for Advanced Filtering.
COUNTIFS- Multiple Criteria CountingCOUNTIFS is known for Multiple Criteria Counting.
LET- Named CalculationsLET is known for Named Calculations.
History Comparison
Facts Comparison
Interesting Fact 💡
Unique or lesser-known information about the Excel functionFILTER- Revolutionized Excel data filtering
COUNTIFS- Enhanced version of COUNTIF
LET- Enables functional programming in Excel
Sarcastic Fact 🤣
Humorous or ironic observation about the Excel functionFILTER- The Marie Kondo of Excel functions
COUNTIFS- The function that makes counting feel like detective work
LET- Finally gives Excel users a reason to feel like real programmers
Usage Information Comparison
Formula Complexity Level 📖
Indicates the difficulty level and complexity of using the Excel function effectivelyFILTERCOUNTIFSLET
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 Click to see all.
COUNTIFS- ArrayCOUNTIFS accepts Array as input data. Excel functions designed to work with arrays and ranges of data Click to see all.
- RangeCOUNTIFS accepts Range as input data. Excel functions that operate on cell ranges and data sets Click to see all.
- NumberCOUNTIFS accepts Number as input data. Excel functions specifically designed for numerical calculations Click to see all.
LET- TextLET accepts Text as input data. Excel functions specifically designed for text manipulation Click to see all.
- NumberLET accepts Number as input data. Excel functions specifically designed for numerical calculations Click to see all.
- BooleanLET accepts Boolean as input data. Excel functions that work with TRUE/FALSE logical values Click to see all.
Version Compatibility 💻
Indicates which Excel versions and platforms the function is compatible with < including Office 365< Excel 2019< 2016< etc.FILTER- Excel 2019FILTER is compatible with Excel 2019 Excel functions that work specifically in Excel 2019 version Click to see all.
- Microsoft 365FILTER is compatible with Microsoft 365 Excel functions optimized for the latest Microsoft 365 platform Click to see all.
COUNTIFS- Excel 2019COUNTIFS is compatible with Excel 2019 Excel functions that work specifically in Excel 2019 version Click to see all.
- Excel 2016COUNTIFS is compatible with Excel 2016 Excel functions that work specifically in Excel 2016 version Click to see all.
- Excel 2013COUNTIFS is compatible with Excel 2013 Excel functions that work specifically in Excel 2013 version Click to see all.
LETOperating 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 Click to see all.
- Web ExcelFILTER runs on Web Excel Excel functions available in web-based versions Click to see all.
COUNTIFSRequired Arguments Count 🔢
Number of mandatory arguments needed for the function to work properlyFor all*Required Arguments Type 📊
The data types accepted as valid input arguments for the functionFILTER- RangeFILTER accepts Range as input types Excel functions that operate on cell ranges for calculations Click to see all.
- ArrayFILTER accepts Array as input types Excel functions that specifically work with array inputs for calculations Click to see all.
- BooleanFILTER accepts Boolean as input types Excel functions that work with true/false logical inputs for decision-making Click to see all.
COUNTIFS- RangeCOUNTIFS accepts Range as input types Excel functions that operate on cell ranges for calculations Click to see all.
- TextCOUNTIFS accepts Text as input types Excel functions specialized in text string manipulation and processing Click to see all.
- NumberCOUNTIFS accepts Number as input types Excel functions that perform calculations specifically with numerical inputs Click to see all.
LET
Evaluation Comparison
Pros ✅
Key advantages and strengths of the Excel functionFILTER- Dynamic FilteringFunctions that enable real-time filtering of data based on changing criteria Click to see all.
- Multiple Criteria
- Flexible Output
- Returns Dynamic Arrays
- Flexible Filtering
COUNTIFS- Flexible Criteria Options
- Multiple Conditions
- Easy To Use
- Handles Multiple Criteria
- Flexible
LETCons ❌
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
COUNTIFS- Complex Syntax For Multiple Criteria
- Performance Issues With Large Datasets
- Limited To Equal Conditions Only
- Case SensitiveFunctions where text matching is affected by letter case can cause unexpected results Click to see all.
LET- Limited Backward Compatibility
- Steep Learning CurveFunctions that require significant time and effort to master Click to see all.
Ratings Comparison
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
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needs fewer arguments than FILTER
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is easier to use than FILTER
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is rated higher than FILTER
COUNT
Known for Counting Numeric Cells
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is easier to use than FILTER
SEQUENCE
Known for Dynamic Number Series
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performs better than FILTER
CONCAT
Known for Modern Text Joining
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is easier to use than FILTER
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performs better than FILTER
INDEX_MATCH
Known for Two-Way Lookup Power
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needs fewer arguments than FILTER
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is more versatile than FILTER
⚙
performs better than FILTER
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is more reliable than FILTER
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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
SUM
Known for Basic Arithmetic Calculations
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is easier to use than FILTER
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is more reliable than FILTER
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is rated higher than FILTER