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FILTER vs LET vs COUNTIF
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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 typesFILTERLETCOUNTIFOperation Type 🔧
Fundamental type of operation or action that the Excel function performs on its inputsFILTERLETCOUNTIF
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.
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Basic Information Comparison
Known For ⭐
Distinctive characteristic or primary strength of the Excel functionFILTER- Advanced FilteringFILTER is known for Advanced Filtering.
LET- Named CalculationsLET is known for Named Calculations.
COUNTIF- Counting With ConditionsCOUNTIF is known for Counting With Conditions.
History Comparison
Facts Comparison
Interesting Fact 💡
Unique or lesser-known information about the Excel functionFILTER- Revolutionized Excel data filtering
LET- Enables functional programming in Excel
COUNTIF- Counting made fascinating
Sarcastic Fact 🤣
Humorous or ironic observation about the Excel functionFILTER- The Marie Kondo of Excel functions
LET- Finally gives Excel users a reason to feel like real programmers
COUNTIF- The function that makes counting harder than it should be
Usage Information Comparison
Formula Complexity Level 📖
Indicates the difficulty level and complexity of using the Excel function effectivelyFILTERLETCOUNTIF
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.
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.
COUNTIFVersion Compatibility 💻
Indicates which Excel versions and platforms the function is compatible with < including Office 365< Excel 2019< 2016< etc.For all*FILTERCOUNTIF- Excel 2019COUNTIF is compatible with Excel 2019 Excel functions that work specifically in Excel 2019 version Click to see all.
- Excel 2016COUNTIF is compatible with Excel 2016 Excel functions that work specifically in Excel 2016 version Click to see all.
- Excel 2013COUNTIF is compatible with Excel 2013 Excel functions that work specifically in Excel 2013 version Click to see all.
- Excel OnlineCOUNTIF is compatible with Excel Online Excel functions optimized for use in the web-based Excel Online platform Click to see all.
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 Click to see all.
- Web ExcelFILTER runs on Web Excel Excel functions available in web-based versions Click to see all.
COUNTIFRequired 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.
LET- TextLET accepts Text as input types Excel functions specialized in text string manipulation and processing Click to see all.
- ArrayLET accepts Array as input types Excel functions that specifically work with array inputs for calculations Click to see all.
COUNTIF- RangeCOUNTIF accepts Range as input types Excel functions that operate on cell ranges for calculations Click to see all.
- TextCOUNTIF accepts Text as input types Excel functions specialized in text string manipulation and processing Click to see all.
- NumberCOUNTIF accepts Number as input types Excel functions that perform calculations specifically with numerical inputs Click to see all.
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
LET- Improves Formula Readability
- Reduces Calculation OverheadExcel functions optimized for reduced calculation overhead improve spreadsheet performance Click to see all.
COUNTIF- Easy Conditional Counting
- Flexible Criteria
- Simple To Use
- Efficient
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
LET- Limited Backward Compatibility
- Steep Learning CurveFunctions that require significant time and effort to master Click to see all.
COUNTIF- Limited To Single Condition
- Case SensitiveFunctions where text matching is affected by letter case can cause unexpected results Click to see all.
- Limited Criteria Options
Ratings Comparison
Alternatives to FILTER
LAMBDA
Known for Custom Function Creation
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is easier to use than LET
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is more versatile than LET
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is rated higher than LET
SEQUENCE
Known for Dynamic Number Series
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is easier to use than LET
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is more reliable than LET
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is rated higher than LET
CONCATENATE
Known for Text Joining
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is easier to use than LET
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is rated higher than LET
XLOOKUP
Known for Dynamic Array Support
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needs fewer arguments than LET
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is easier to use than LET
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is more versatile than LET
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is more reliable than LET
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is rated higher than LET
SUMPRODUCT
Known for Matrix Multiplication Calculations
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is easier to use than LET
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is more reliable than LET
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is rated higher than LET
MATCH
Known for Position Finding
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needs fewer arguments than LET
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is easier to use than LET
VLOOKUP
Known for Vertical Data Search
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needs fewer arguments than LET
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is easier to use than LET
FIND
Known for Text Search And Position Finding
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is easier to use than LET
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is more reliable than LET
SUBTOTAL
Known for Filtered Data Calculations
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is easier to use than LET
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is rated higher than LET
MAXIFS
Known for Multiple Criteria Max
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needs fewer arguments than LET
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is easier to use than LET