INDEX vs MATCH vs SUMIFS
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INDEX vs MATCH vs SUMIFS

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

  • 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
    MATCH
    • Retrieval
      MATCH performs Retrieval operations. Functions specialized in fetching data from various sources
    SUMIFS
    • Calculation
      SUMIFS performs Calculation operations. Excel functions for performing various calculations

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.
    MATCH
    • Position Finding
      MATCH is known for Position Finding.
    SUMIFS
    • Multiple Condition Sum
      SUMIFS is known for Multiple Condition Sum.

Facts Comparison

  • Interesting Fact 💡
    Unique or lesser-known information about the Excel function
    INDEX
    • Often used with MATCH function
    MATCH
    • Best friend of INDEX
    SUMIFS
    • Enhanced version of SUMIF

  • Sarcastic Fact 🤣
    Humorous or ironic observation about the Excel function
    INDEX
    • The function that makes VLOOKUP feel simple
    MATCH
    • The function that plays hide and seek
    SUMIFS
    • When one condition isn't complicated enough

Technical Details Comparison

  • Input Data Type 📝
    Types of data that the Excel function accepts as input parameters
    INDEX
    MATCH
    SUMIFS

  • 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
    • Microsoft 365
      Excel functions optimized for the latest Microsoft 365 platform
    • Excel Online
      Excel functions optimized for use in the web-based Excel Online platform
    SUMIFS
    • 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
    For all*

  • Required Arguments Type 📊
    The data types accepted as valid input arguments for the function
    For all*
    • Array
      Excel functions that specifically work with array inputs for calculations
    • Number
      Excel functions that perform calculations specifically with numerical inputs
    MATCH
    • Range
      MATCH accepts Range as input types Excel functions that operate on cell ranges for calculations
    • Text
      MATCH accepts Text as input types Excel functions specialized in text string manipulation and processing
    SUMIFS
    • Range
      SUMIFS accepts Range as input types Excel functions that operate on cell ranges for calculations

Evaluation Comparison

Ratings Comparison

Alternatives to INDEX
VLOOKUP
Known for Vertical Data Search
🔢 needs fewer arguments than MATCH
📈 is more versatile than MATCH
LOOKUP
Known for Simple Vertical And Horizontal Lookups
INDEX_MATCH
Known for Two-Way Lookup Power
📈 is more versatile than MATCH
⚙ performs better than MATCH
🛠 is more reliable than MATCH
⭐ is rated higher than MATCH
XLOOKUP
Known for Dynamic Array Support
📊 is easier to use than MATCH
📈 is more versatile than MATCH
⚙ performs better than MATCH
🛠 is more reliable than MATCH
⭐ is rated higher than MATCH
COUNTIF
Known for Counting With Conditions
📊 is easier to use than MATCH
⚙ performs better than MATCH
HLOOKUP
Known for Horizontal Data Lookup
🔢 needs fewer arguments than MATCH
AVERAGEIFS
Known for Multiple Criteria Based Average
SUM
Known for Basic Arithmetic Calculations
📊 is easier to use than MATCH
⚙ performs better than MATCH
🛠 is more reliable than MATCH
⭐ is rated higher than MATCH
SUBSTITUTE
Known for Replace Specific Text
📊 is easier to use than MATCH
⚙ performs better than MATCH
🛠 is more reliable than MATCH
⭐ is rated higher than MATCH
MAXIFS
Known for Multiple Criteria Max
📊 is easier to use than MATCH
⚙ performs better than MATCH
⭐ is rated higher than MATCH