INDEX vs GETPIVOTDATA vs NETWORKDAYS.INTL
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INDEX vs GETPIVOTDATA vs NETWORKDAYS.INTL

Basic Classification Comparison

Usage Context Comparison

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.
    GETPIVOTDATA
    • PivotTable Data Extraction
      GETPIVOTDATA is known for PivotTable Data Extraction.
    NETWORKDAYS.INTL
    • Custom Weekend Calculations
      NETWORKDAYS.INTL is known for Custom Weekend Calculations.

Facts Comparison

  • Interesting Fact 💡

    Unique or lesser-known information about the Excel function
    INDEX
    • Often used with MATCH function
    GETPIVOTDATA
    • Created for PivotTable automation
    NETWORKDAYS.INTL
    • Supports Various International Calendar Systems
  • Sarcastic Fact 🤣

    Humorous or ironic observation about the Excel function
    INDEX
    • The function that makes VLOOKUP feel simple
    GETPIVOTDATA
    • The function that makes pivot tables less pivoty
    NETWORKDAYS.INTL
    • Makes Workaholics Question Weekends

Usage Information Comparison

Technical Details Comparison

  • Input Data Type 📝

    Types of data that the Excel function accepts as input parameters
    INDEX
    GETPIVOTDATA
    • Range
      GETPIVOTDATA accepts Range as input data. Excel functions that operate on cell ranges and data sets
    NETWORKDAYS.INTL
    • Date
      NETWORKDAYS.INTL accepts Date as input data. Excel functions for working with dates and time values
  • 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
    GETPIVOTDATA
    • Excel 2019
      GETPIVOTDATA is compatible with Excel 2019 Excel functions that work specifically in Excel 2019 version
    • Excel 2016
      GETPIVOTDATA is compatible with Excel 2016 Excel functions that work specifically in Excel 2016 version
    NETWORKDAYS.INTL
    • Excel 2010
      NETWORKDAYS.INTL 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
    INDEX
    • Web Excel
      INDEX runs on Web Excel Excel functions available in web-based versions
  • Required Arguments Type 📊

    The data types accepted as valid input arguments for the function
    INDEX
    • Array
      INDEX accepts Array as input types Excel functions that specifically work with array inputs for calculations
    • Number
      INDEX accepts Number as input types Excel functions that perform calculations specifically with numerical inputs
    GETPIVOTDATA
    • Range
      GETPIVOTDATA accepts Range as input types Excel functions that operate on cell ranges for calculations
    • Text
      GETPIVOTDATA accepts Text as input types Excel functions specialized in text string manipulation and processing
    NETWORKDAYS.INTL
    • Date
      NETWORKDAYS.INTL accepts Date as input types Excel functions specialized in processing date and time calculations
    • Number
      NETWORKDAYS.INTL accepts Number as input types Excel functions that perform calculations specifically with numerical inputs

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
    GETPIVOTDATA
    • Precise Data Retrieval
    • Automation Friendly
    NETWORKDAYS.INTL
    • Flexible Weekend Definition
    • Holiday Support
      Excel functions with holiday support capability allow seamless handling of dates and calendar calculations
  • Cons

    Limitations and potential drawbacks of the Excel function
    INDEX
    • Complex Syntax
    • Requires Understanding
    • Complex For Beginners
    • Requires Understanding Of Arrays
    • Learning Curve
    GETPIVOTDATA
    NETWORKDAYS.INTL
    • Complex Parameter Setup
    • Regional Limitations

Ratings Comparison

Alternatives to INDEX
INDEX_MATCH
Known for Two-Way Lookup Power
📊 is easier to use than INDEX
📈 is more versatile than INDEX
performs better than INDEX
🛠 is more reliable than INDEX
is rated higher than INDEX
MATCH
Known for Position Finding
📊 is easier to use than INDEX
SUMIFS
Known for Multiple Condition Sum
📊 is easier to use than INDEX
XLOOKUP
Known for Dynamic Array Support
📊 is easier to use than INDEX
performs better than INDEX
🛠 is more reliable than INDEX
is rated higher than INDEX
VLOOKUP
Known for Vertical Data Search
🔢 needs fewer arguments than INDEX
📊 is easier to use than INDEX
COUNTIFS
Known for Multiple Criteria Counting
📊 is easier to use than INDEX
is rated higher than INDEX
IF
Known for Conditional Statements
📊 is easier to use than INDEX
performs better than INDEX
🛠 is more reliable than INDEX
is rated higher than INDEX
HLOOKUP
Known for Horizontal Data Lookup
🔢 needs fewer arguments than INDEX