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INDEX vs AVERAGEIFS vs SUMIFS

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Basic Classification Comparison
Usage Context Comparison
Basic Information Comparison
History Comparison
Facts Comparison

Usage Information Comparison
Technical Details Comparison
Evaluation Comparison
Ratings Comparison

Basic Classification Comparison

Function Category 📊

Primary classification of the Excel function based on its main purpose and usage domain, helps users quickly identify function types

INDEX

Lookup & Reference

INDEX belongs to the Lookup & Reference category. Excel functions for searching and referencing data across spreadsheets

AVERAGEIFS

Statistical

AVERAGEIFS belongs to the Statistical category. Excel functions for statistical analysis and calculations

SUMIFS

Mathematical

SUMIFS belongs to the Mathematical category. Excel functions for performing mathematical calculations Click to see all.
Operation Type 🔧

Fundamental type of operation or action that the Excel function performs on its inputs

INDEX

Retrieval

INDEX performs Retrieval operations. Functions specialized in fetching data from various sources

AVERAGEIFS

Calculation

AVERAGEIFS performs Calculation operations. Excel functions for performing various calculations

SUMIFS

Calculation

SUMIFS performs Calculation operations. Excel functions for performing various calculations

Usage Context Comparison

For whom 👥

Target user groups who would benefit most from using this Excel function

For all*

Data Analysts

Excel functions specifically designed for data analysis and interpretation

Financial Professionals

Excel functions essential for financial analysis and planning

SUMIFS

Accountants

SUMIFS is designed for Accountants. Excel functions commonly used by accountants for financial tracking and reporting Click to see all.
Purpose 📝

Primary purposes and use cases of the Excel function

INDEX

Data Lookup

INDEX is used for Data Lookup. Functions for finding and retrieving specific data Click to see all.

AVERAGEIFS

Data Analysis

AVERAGEIFS is used for Data Analysis. Functions specifically designed for analyzing data Click to see all.

Statistical Analysis

AVERAGEIFS is used for Statistical Analysis. Excel functions designed for statistical calculations and data analysis Click to see all.

SUMIFS

Data Analysis

SUMIFS is used for Data Analysis. Functions specifically designed for analyzing data Click to see all.

Financial Calculations

SUMIFS is used for Financial Calculations. Excel functions designed for financial analysis and monetary calculations Click to see all.

Basic Information Comparison

Known For ⭐

Distinctive characteristic or primary strength of the Excel function

INDEX

Advanced Data Retrieval

INDEX is known for Advanced Data Retrieval.

AVERAGEIFS

Multiple Criteria Based Average

AVERAGEIFS is known for Multiple Criteria Based Average.

SUMIFS

Multiple Condition Sum

SUMIFS is known for Multiple Condition Sum.

History Comparison

Creation Date 📅

Original release date of the Excel function

INDEX

Excel 3.0

INDEX was created in Excel 3.0. Functions that originated in Excel 3.0 version Click to see all.

AVERAGEIFS

Excel 2007

AVERAGEIFS was created in Excel 2007. Functions first introduced in Excel 2007 release Click to see all.

SUMIFS

Excel 2007

SUMIFS was created in Excel 2007. Functions first introduced in Excel 2007 release Click to see all.
Created By 👤

Organization or team responsible for developing the function

For all*

Microsoft Excel Team

Functions officially created by the Microsoft Excel development team

Facts Comparison

Interesting Fact 💡

Unique or lesser-known information about the Excel function

INDEX

Often used with MATCH function

AVERAGEIFS

Can Handle Up To 127 Criteria Pairs

SUMIFS

Enhanced version of SUMIF
Sarcastic Fact 🤣

Humorous or ironic observation about the Excel function

INDEX

The function that makes VLOOKUP feel simple

AVERAGEIFS

Makes Simple Averages Feel Inadequate

SUMIFS

When one condition isn't complicated enough

Usage Information Comparison

Formula Complexity Level 📖

Indicates the difficulty level and complexity of using the Excel function effectively

INDEX

Advanced

INDEX has a Advanced complexity level. Complex Excel functions for sophisticated calculations and operations Click to see all.

AVERAGEIFS

Intermediate

AVERAGEIFS has a Intermediate complexity level. Excel functions with moderate complexity for various tasks Click to see all.

SUMIFS

Intermediate

SUMIFS has a Intermediate complexity level. Excel functions with moderate complexity for various tasks Click to see all.

Technical Details Comparison

Input Data Type 📝

Types of data that the Excel function accepts as input parameters

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Array

Excel functions designed to work with arrays and ranges of data

INDEX

Range

INDEX accepts Range as input data. Excel functions that operate on cell ranges and data sets

AVERAGEIFS

Number

AVERAGEIFS accepts Number as input data. Excel functions specifically designed for numerical calculations

Range

AVERAGEIFS accepts Range as input data. Excel functions that operate on cell ranges and data sets

SUMIFS

Number

SUMIFS 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.

INDEX

Excel 2019

INDEX is compatible with Excel 2019 Excel functions that work specifically in Excel 2019 version

Excel 2016

INDEX is compatible with Excel 2016 Excel functions that work specifically in Excel 2016 version

Excel 2013

INDEX is compatible with Excel 2013 Excel functions that work specifically in Excel 2013 version

Microsoft 365

INDEX is compatible with Microsoft 365 Excel functions optimized for the latest Microsoft 365 platform

Excel Online

INDEX is compatible with Excel Online Excel functions optimized for use in the web-based Excel Online platform

AVERAGEIFS

Excel 2007

AVERAGEIFS is compatible with Excel 2007 Excel functions that work specifically in Excel 2007 version

SUMIFS

Excel 2019

SUMIFS is compatible with Excel 2019 Excel functions that work specifically in Excel 2019 version

Excel 2016

SUMIFS is compatible with Excel 2016 Excel functions that work specifically in Excel 2016 version

Excel 2013

SUMIFS is compatible with Excel 2013 Excel functions that work specifically in Excel 2013 version

Microsoft 365

SUMIFS is compatible with Microsoft 365 Excel functions optimized for the latest Microsoft 365 platform

Excel Online

SUMIFS is compatible with Excel Online Excel functions optimized for use in the web-based Excel Online platform

Excel 2007

SUMIFS is compatible with Excel 2007 Excel functions that work specifically in Excel 2007 version

Excel 2010

SUMIFS is compatible with Excel 2010 Excel functions that work specifically in Excel 2010 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

Web Excel

Excel functions available in web-based versions

AVERAGEIFS

Excel Online

AVERAGEIFS runs on Excel Online Excel functions available in the online version of Excel
Required Arguments Count 🔢

Number of mandatory arguments needed for the function to work properly

INDEX

3

INDEX needs 3 required arguments Click to see all.

AVERAGEIFS

2

AVERAGEIFS needs 2 required arguments Click to see all.

SUMIFS

3

SUMIFS needs 3 required arguments Click to see all.
Required Arguments Type 📊

The data types accepted as valid input arguments for the function

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Array

Excel functions that specifically work with array inputs for calculations

Number

Excel functions that perform calculations specifically with numerical inputs

AVERAGEIFS

Range

AVERAGEIFS accepts Range as input types Excel functions that operate on cell ranges for calculations

SUMIFS

Range

SUMIFS accepts Range as input types Excel functions that operate on cell ranges for calculations

Evaluation Comparison

Pros ✅

Key advantages and strengths of the Excel function

INDEX

Powerful With MATCH

Excel functions working with MATCH enable powerful lookup and reference capabilities

Flexible Lookup

Excel functions with flexible lookup capabilities enable versatile data searching and matching

Very Flexible

Fast Performance

Powerful

Powerful Excel functions offer advanced capabilities for complex calculations and data manipulation

Flexible

AVERAGEIFS

Flexible Criteria Selection

Multiple Condition Support

Easy To Understand

Functions with clear and intuitive syntax that are simple to learn

Multiple Conditions Support

Excel functions handling multiple conditions enable complex logical operations and flexible data filtering

Flexible Range Selection

Functions that enable selecting dynamic ranges and cell references flexibly

Easy To Use With Multiple Criteria

Functions that handle multiple conditions efficiently

Versatile For Complex Analysis

SUMIFS

Multiple Conditions

Accurate Calculations

Flexible For Multiple Criteria

Handles Large Datasets

Functions optimized for processing and analyzing large amounts of data efficiently

Easy To Understand

Functions with clear and intuitive syntax that are simple to learn

Multiple Conditions Support

Excel functions handling multiple conditions enable complex logical operations and flexible data filtering

Accurate Results

Functions that provide precise and reliable computational results

Flexible

Versatile Conditional Summing

Excel functions that can perform flexible conditional sum calculations based on multiple criteria

Supports Multiple Criteria

Powerful For Multiple Criteria

Flexible Conditions
Cons ❌

Limitations and potential drawbacks of the Excel function

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Complex Syntax

INDEX

Requires Understanding

Complex For Beginners

Requires Understanding Of Arrays

Learning Curve

AVERAGEIFS

Limited Data Type Support

Functions that work with only specific data types, restricting versatility Click to see all.

Can Be Slow With Large Datasets

Functions that process large amounts of data may significantly impact spreadsheet performance Click to see all.

Limited To Numeric Values Only

Limited To Numerical Data Only

Requires Careful Range Selection

SUMIFS

Complex For Beginners

Needs Sorted Data

Functions that only work correctly when the data is pre-sorted in a specific order Click to see all.

Complex Syntax For Beginners

Limited To Sum Operations

Performance Issues With Large Ranges

Cannot Use OR Conditions

Can Be Slow With Large Datasets

Functions that process large amounts of data may significantly impact spreadsheet performance Click to see all.

Limited To Sum Operation Only

Functions that can only add values without other mathematical operations Click to see all.

Requires Sorted Data