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SUMIFS vs LOOKUP vs INDIRECT
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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 typesSUMIFSLOOKUP- Lookup & ReferenceLOOKUP belongs to the Lookup & Reference category. Excel functions for searching and referencing data across spreadsheets
INDIRECT- Lookup & ReferenceINDIRECT 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 inputsSUMIFS- CalculationSUMIFS performs Calculation operations. Excel functions for performing various calculations
LOOKUP- RetrievalLOOKUP performs Retrieval operations. Functions specialized in fetching data from various sources
INDIRECT- RetrievalINDIRECT performs Retrieval operations. Functions specialized in fetching data from various sources
Usage Context Comparison
For whom 👥
Target user groups who would benefit most from using this Excel functionFor all*SUMIFS- Financial ProfessionalsSUMIFS is designed for Financial Professionals. Excel functions essential for financial analysis and planning Click to see all.
- AccountantsSUMIFS is designed for Accountants. Excel functions commonly used by accountants for financial tracking and reporting Click to see all.
LOOKUPINDIRECTPurpose 📝
Primary purposes and use cases of the Excel functionSUMIFS- Data AnalysisSUMIFS is used for Data Analysis. Functions specifically designed for analyzing data Click to see all.
- Financial CalculationsSUMIFS is used for Financial Calculations. Excel functions designed for financial analysis and monetary calculations Click to see all.
LOOKUPINDIRECT
Basic Information Comparison
Known For ⭐
Distinctive characteristic or primary strength of the Excel functionSUMIFS- Multiple Condition SumSUMIFS is known for Multiple Condition Sum.
LOOKUP- Simple Vertical And Horizontal LookupsLOOKUP is known for Simple Vertical And Horizontal Lookups.
INDIRECT- Dynamic Cell ReferencesINDIRECT is known for Dynamic Cell References.
History Comparison
Facts Comparison
Interesting Fact 💡
Unique or lesser-known information about the Excel functionSUMIFS- Enhanced version of SUMIF
LOOKUP- Predecessor to VLOOKUP and HLOOKUP
INDIRECT- Can create circular references easily
Sarcastic Fact 🤣
Humorous or ironic observation about the Excel functionSUMIFS- When one condition isn't complicated enough
LOOKUP- Still exists because Excel is afraid of commitment issues
INDIRECT- The function that makes Excel question its life choices
Usage Information Comparison
Formula Complexity Level 📖
Indicates the difficulty level and complexity of using the Excel function effectivelySUMIFSLOOKUPINDIRECT
Technical Details Comparison
Input Data Type 📝
Types of data that the Excel function accepts as input parametersSUMIFS- NumberSUMIFS accepts Number as input data. Excel functions specifically designed for numerical calculations
- ArraySUMIFS accepts Array as input data. Excel functions designed to work with arrays and ranges of data Click to see all.
LOOKUP- NumberLOOKUP accepts Number as input data. Excel functions specifically designed for numerical calculations
- TextLOOKUP accepts Text as input data. Excel functions specifically designed for text manipulation Click to see all.
- ArrayLOOKUP accepts Array as input data. Excel functions designed to work with arrays and ranges of data Click to see all.
INDIRECTVersion Compatibility 💻
Indicates which Excel versions and platforms the function is compatible with < including Office 365< Excel 2019< 2016< etc.For all*- Excel 2019Excel functions that work specifically in Excel 2019 version
- Excel 2016Excel functions that work specifically in Excel 2016 version
- Excel 2013Excel functions that work specifically in Excel 2013 version
SUMIFS- Microsoft 365SUMIFS is compatible with Microsoft 365 Excel functions optimized for the latest Microsoft 365 platform
- Excel OnlineSUMIFS is compatible with Excel Online Excel functions optimized for use in the web-based Excel Online platform
- Excel 2007SUMIFS is compatible with Excel 2007 Excel functions that work specifically in Excel 2007 version
- Excel 2010SUMIFS 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 platformsFor all*- WindowsExcel functions optimized for Windows operating system
- MacOSExcel functions optimized for MacOS users
SUMIFS- Web ExcelSUMIFS runs on Web Excel Excel functions available in web-based versions
LOOKUP- Web ExcelLOOKUP runs on Web Excel Excel functions available in web-based versions
Required Arguments Count 🔢
Number of mandatory arguments needed for the function to work properlySUMIFSLOOKUPINDIRECTRequired Arguments Type 📊
The data types accepted as valid input arguments for the functionSUMIFS- RangeSUMIFS accepts Range as input types Excel functions that operate on cell ranges for calculations
- NumberSUMIFS accepts Number as input types Excel functions that perform calculations specifically with numerical inputs
- ArraySUMIFS accepts Array as input types Excel functions that specifically work with array inputs for calculations
LOOKUP- ArrayLOOKUP accepts Array as input types Excel functions that specifically work with array inputs for calculations
- RangeLOOKUP accepts Range as input types Excel functions that operate on cell ranges for calculations
INDIRECT- TextINDIRECT accepts Text as input types Excel functions specialized in text string manipulation and processing
Evaluation Comparison
Pros ✅
Key advantages and strengths of the Excel functionSUMIFS- Multiple Conditions
- Accurate Calculations
- Flexible For Multiple Criteria
- Handles Large DatasetsFunctions optimized for processing and analyzing large amounts of data efficiently
- Easy To UnderstandFunctions with clear and intuitive syntax that are simple to learn
- Multiple Conditions SupportExcel functions handling multiple conditions enable complex logical operations and flexible data filtering
- Accurate ResultsFunctions that provide precise and reliable computational results
- Flexible
- Versatile Conditional SummingExcel functions that can perform flexible conditional sum calculations based on multiple criteria
- Supports Multiple Criteria
- Powerful For Multiple Criteria
- Flexible Conditions
LOOKUP- Simple To Understand
- Works With Sorted Data
INDIRECT- Flexible Referencing
- Dynamic Range Selection
Cons ❌
Limitations and potential drawbacks of the Excel functionSUMIFS- Complex For Beginners
- Needs Sorted DataFunctions 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
- Complex Syntax
- Can Be Slow With Large DatasetsFunctions that process large amounts of data may significantly impact spreadsheet performance Click to see all.
- Limited To Sum Operation OnlyFunctions that can only add values without other mathematical operations Click to see all.
- Requires Sorted Data
LOOKUP- Limited To One-Way Lookups
- Requires Sorted Data
INDIRECT- Performance Intensive
- Complex Syntax
Ratings Comparison
Versatility Score 📈
Rating for function's adaptability to different scenariosSUMIFSLOOKUPINDIRECT
Alternatives to SUMIFS
MATCH
Known for Position Finding
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needs fewer arguments than LOOKUP
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is easier to use than LOOKUP
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is more versatile than LOOKUP
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is more reliable than LOOKUP
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is rated higher than LOOKUP
HLOOKUP
Known for Horizontal Data Lookup
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needs fewer arguments than LOOKUP
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is more reliable than LOOKUP
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is rated higher than LOOKUP
VLOOKUP
Known for Vertical Data Search
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needs fewer arguments than LOOKUP
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is easier to use than LOOKUP
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is more versatile than LOOKUP
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is more reliable than LOOKUP
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is rated higher than LOOKUP
INDEX_MATCH
Known for Two-Way Lookup Power
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needs fewer arguments than LOOKUP
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is easier to use than LOOKUP
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is more versatile than LOOKUP
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performs better than LOOKUP
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is more reliable than LOOKUP
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is rated higher than LOOKUP
COUNTA
Known for Count Non-Empty Cells
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is easier to use than LOOKUP
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is more versatile than LOOKUP
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performs better than LOOKUP
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is more reliable than LOOKUP
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is rated higher than LOOKUP
COUNT
Known for Counting Numeric Cells
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is easier to use than LOOKUP
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is more versatile than LOOKUP
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performs better than LOOKUP
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is more reliable than LOOKUP
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is rated higher than LOOKUP
MODE
Known for Finding Most Frequent Value
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is easier to use than LOOKUP
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performs better than LOOKUP
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is more reliable than LOOKUP
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is rated higher than LOOKUP
INDEX
Known for Advanced Data Retrieval
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needs fewer arguments than LOOKUP
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is more versatile than LOOKUP
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performs better than LOOKUP
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is more reliable than LOOKUP
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is rated higher than LOOKUP
COUNTIFS
Known for Multiple Criteria Counting
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is easier to use than LOOKUP
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is more versatile than LOOKUP
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performs better than LOOKUP
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is more reliable than LOOKUP
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is rated higher than LOOKUP
SUM
Known for Basic Arithmetic Calculations
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is easier to use than LOOKUP
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is more versatile than LOOKUP
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performs better than LOOKUP
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is more reliable than LOOKUP
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is rated higher than LOOKUP