INDEX_MATCH vs SUMIFS vs LOOKUP
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INDEX_MATCH vs SUMIFS vs LOOKUP

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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 types
    INDEX_MATCH
    • Lookup & Reference
      INDEX_MATCH belongs to the Lookup & Reference category. Excel functions for searching and referencing data across spreadsheets
    SUMIFS
    LOOKUP
    • Lookup & Reference
      LOOKUP belongs to the Lookup & Reference category. Excel functions for searching and referencing data across spreadsheets

  • Operation Type 🔧
    Fundamental type of operation or action that the Excel function performs on its inputs
    INDEX_MATCH
    • Retrieval
      INDEX_MATCH performs Retrieval operations. Functions specialized in fetching data from various sources
    SUMIFS
    • Calculation
      SUMIFS performs Calculation operations. Excel functions for performing various calculations
    LOOKUP
    • Retrieval
      LOOKUP performs Retrieval operations. Functions specialized in fetching data from various sources

Usage Context Comparison

Basic Information Comparison

  • Known For ⭐
    Distinctive characteristic or primary strength of the Excel function
    INDEX_MATCH
    • Two-Way Lookup Power
      INDEX_MATCH is known for Two-Way Lookup Power.
    SUMIFS
    • Multiple Condition Sum
      SUMIFS is known for Multiple Condition Sum.
    LOOKUP
    • Simple Vertical And Horizontal Lookups
      LOOKUP is known for Simple Vertical And Horizontal Lookups.

Facts Comparison

  • Interesting Fact 💡
    Unique or lesser-known information about the Excel function
    INDEX_MATCH
    • Used in 80% of advanced Excel formulas
    SUMIFS
    • Enhanced version of SUMIF
    LOOKUP
    • Predecessor to VLOOKUP and HLOOKUP

  • Sarcastic Fact 🤣
    Humorous or ironic observation about the Excel function
    INDEX_MATCH
    • The relationship status of Excel functions: It's complicated
    SUMIFS
    • When one condition isn't complicated enough
    LOOKUP
    • Still exists because Excel is afraid of commitment issues

Technical Details Comparison

  • Input Data Type 📝
    Types of data that the Excel function accepts as input parameters
    For all*
    INDEX_MATCH
    • Range
      INDEX_MATCH 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
    LOOKUP

  • 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
    • Excel 2016
      Excel functions that work specifically in Excel 2016 version
    • Excel 2013
      Excel functions that work specifically in Excel 2013 version
    INDEX_MATCH
    • Microsoft 365
      INDEX_MATCH is compatible with Microsoft 365 Excel functions optimized for the latest Microsoft 365 platform
    SUMIFS
    • 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

  • Required Arguments Count 🔢
    Number of mandatory arguments needed for the function to work properly
    INDEX_MATCH
    SUMIFS
    LOOKUP

  • 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
    • Array
      Excel functions that specifically work with array inputs for calculations
    INDEX_MATCH
    • Number
      INDEX_MATCH accepts Number as input types Excel functions that perform calculations specifically with numerical inputs
    SUMIFS
    • Number
      SUMIFS accepts Number as input types Excel functions that perform calculations specifically with numerical inputs

Evaluation Comparison

Ratings Comparison

Alternatives to INDEX_MATCH
INDEX
Known for Advanced Data Retrieval
MATCH
Known for Position Finding
📊 is easier to use than INDEX_MATCH
VLOOKUP
Known for Vertical Data Search
🔢 needs fewer arguments than INDEX_MATCH
📊 is easier to use than INDEX_MATCH
OFFSET
Known for Dynamic Range Manipulation
COUNT
Known for Counting Numeric Cells
📊 is easier to use than INDEX_MATCH
XLOOKUP
Known for Dynamic Array Support
📊 is easier to use than INDEX_MATCH
⭐ is rated higher than INDEX_MATCH
HLOOKUP
Known for Horizontal Data Lookup
🔢 needs fewer arguments than INDEX_MATCH
SUM
Known for Basic Arithmetic Calculations
📊 is easier to use than INDEX_MATCH
🛠 is more reliable than INDEX_MATCH
⭐ is rated higher than INDEX_MATCH
FILTER
Known for Advanced Filtering
📊 is easier to use than INDEX_MATCH
COUNTIFS
Known for Multiple Criteria Counting
📊 is easier to use than INDEX_MATCH