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COUNTIFS vs MAXIFS

COUNTIFS

Known for Multiple Criteria Counting

MAXIFS

Known for Multiple Criteria Max

Table of content

Basic Classification Comparison
Usage Context Comparison
Basic Information Comparison
History Comparison
Facts Comparison

Usage Information Comparison
Technical Details Comparison
Evaluation Comparison
Ratings Comparison

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

COUNTIFS

Statistical

COUNTIFS belongs to the Statistical category. Excel functions for statistical analysis and calculations

MAXIFS

Mathematical

MAXIFS belongs to the Mathematical category. Excel functions for performing mathematical calculations Click to see all.
Operation Type 🔧

Fundamental type of operation or action that the Excel function performs on its inputs

Both*

Calculation

Excel functions for performing various calculations

Usage Context Comparison

For whom 👥

Target user groups who would benefit most from using this Excel function

Both*

Data Analysts

Excel functions specifically designed for data analysis and interpretation

COUNTIFS

Business Managers

COUNTIFS is designed for Business Managers. Excel functions helpful for business management and decision making Click to see all.

Analysts

COUNTIFS is designed for Analysts. Excel functions essential for data analysis and reporting Click to see all.

MAXIFS

Financial Professionals

MAXIFS is designed for Financial Professionals. Excel functions essential for financial analysis and planning Click to see all.
Purpose 📝

Primary purposes and use cases of the Excel function

Both*

Data Analysis

Functions specifically designed for analyzing data

Basic Information Comparison

Known For ⭐

Distinctive characteristic or primary strength of the Excel function

COUNTIFS

Multiple Criteria Counting

COUNTIFS is known for Multiple Criteria Counting.

MAXIFS

Multiple Criteria Max

MAXIFS is known for Multiple Criteria Max.

History Comparison

Creation Date 📅

Original release date of the Excel function

COUNTIFS

Excel 2007

COUNTIFS was created in Excel 2007. Functions first introduced in Excel 2007 release Click to see all.

MAXIFS

Excel 2016

MAXIFS was created in Excel 2016. Functions that came with Excel 2016 version Click to see all.
Created By 👤

Organization or team responsible for developing the function

Both*

Microsoft Excel Team

Functions officially created by the Microsoft Excel development team

Facts Comparison

Interesting Fact 💡

Unique or lesser-known information about the Excel function

COUNTIFS

Enhanced version of COUNTIF

MAXIFS

Can handle up to 127 criteria pairs
Sarcastic Fact 🤣

Humorous or ironic observation about the Excel function

COUNTIFS

The function that makes counting feel like detective work

MAXIFS

Like finding the tallest person who likes both pizza and sushi

Usage Information Comparison

Formula Complexity Level 📖

Indicates the difficulty level and complexity of using the Excel function effectively

Both*

Intermediate

Excel functions with moderate complexity for various tasks

Technical Details Comparison

Input Data Type 📝

Types of data that the Excel function accepts as input parameters

Both*

Array

Excel functions designed to work with arrays and ranges of data

Number

Excel functions specifically designed for numerical calculations

COUNTIFS

Range

COUNTIFS accepts Range as input data. Excel functions that operate on cell ranges and data sets
Version Compatibility 💻

Indicates which Excel versions and platforms the function is compatible with < including Office 365< Excel 2019< 2016< etc.

Both*

Excel 2016

Excel functions that work specifically in Excel 2016 version

COUNTIFS

Excel 2019

COUNTIFS is compatible with Excel 2019 Excel functions that work specifically in Excel 2019 version

Excel 2013

COUNTIFS is compatible with Excel 2013 Excel functions that work specifically in Excel 2013 version

MAXIFS

Microsoft 365

MAXIFS is compatible with Microsoft 365 Excel functions optimized for the latest Microsoft 365 platform
Operating System 💾

Specifies the operating systems where the function can be used < including Windows< macOS< and web platforms

Both*

Windows

Excel functions optimized for Windows operating system

MacOS

Excel functions optimized for MacOS users

COUNTIFS

Web Excel

COUNTIFS runs on Web Excel Excel functions available in web-based versions
Required Arguments Count 🔢

Number of mandatory arguments needed for the function to work properly

COUNTIFS

2

COUNTIFS needs 2 required arguments Click to see all.

MAXIFS

3

MAXIFS needs 3 required arguments Click to see all.
Required Arguments Type 📊

The data types accepted as valid input arguments for the function

Both*

Range

Excel functions that operate on cell ranges for calculations

Text

Excel functions specialized in text string manipulation and processing

Number

Excel functions that perform calculations specifically with numerical inputs

Evaluation Comparison

Pros ✅

Key advantages and strengths of the Excel function

COUNTIFS

Flexible Criteria Options

Multiple Conditions

Easy To Use

Handles Multiple Criteria

Flexible

MAXIFS

Multiple Condition Support

Array Handling

Functions that efficiently process arrays and ranges of data

Efficient Processing
Cons ❌

Limitations and potential drawbacks of the Excel function

COUNTIFS

Complex Syntax For Multiple Criteria

Performance Issues With Large Datasets

Limited To Equal Conditions Only

Case Sensitive

Functions where text matching is affected by letter case can cause unexpected results Click to see all.

MAXIFS

Requires Sorted Data

Limited To Numbers

Functions that can only process numerical values and cannot handle text or dates Click to see all.