MAXIFS vs COUNTIF vs DSUM
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MAXIFS vs COUNTIF vs DSUM

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Basic Classification Comparison

Basic Information Comparison

  • Known For ⭐
    Distinctive characteristic or primary strength of the Excel function
    MAXIFS
    • Multiple Criteria Max
      MAXIFS is known for Multiple Criteria Max.
    COUNTIF
    • Counting With Conditions
      COUNTIF is known for Counting With Conditions.
    DSUM
    • Database Sum Operations
      DSUM is known for Database Sum Operations.

Facts Comparison

  • Interesting Fact 💡
    Unique or lesser-known information about the Excel function
    MAXIFS
    • Can handle up to 127 criteria pairs
    COUNTIF
    • Counting made fascinating
    DSUM
    • Less known but powerful feature

  • Sarcastic Fact 🤣
    Humorous or ironic observation about the Excel function
    MAXIFS
    • Like finding the tallest person who likes both pizza and sushi
    COUNTIF
    • The function that makes counting harder than it should be
    DSUM
    • The calculator that went to business school

Technical Details Comparison

  • Input Data Type 📝
    Types of data that the Excel function accepts as input parameters
    For all*
    • Number
      Excel functions specifically designed for numerical calculations
    MAXIFS
    COUNTIF

  • Version Compatibility 💻
    Indicates which Excel versions and platforms the function is compatible with < including Office 365< Excel 2019< 2016< etc.
    For all*
    • Excel 2016
      Excel functions that work specifically in Excel 2016 version
    MAXIFS
    • Microsoft 365
      MAXIFS is compatible with Microsoft 365 Excel functions optimized for the latest Microsoft 365 platform
    COUNTIF
    • Excel 2019
      COUNTIF is compatible with Excel 2019 Excel functions that work specifically in Excel 2019 version
    • Excel 2013
      COUNTIF is compatible with Excel 2013 Excel functions that work specifically in Excel 2013 version
    • Microsoft 365
      COUNTIF is compatible with Microsoft 365 Excel functions optimized for the latest Microsoft 365 platform
    • Excel Online
      COUNTIF is compatible with Excel Online Excel functions optimized for use in the web-based Excel Online platform
    DSUM
    • Excel 2019
      DSUM is compatible with Excel 2019 Excel functions that work specifically in Excel 2019 version
    • Excel 2013
      DSUM is compatible with Excel 2013 Excel functions that work specifically in Excel 2013 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
    COUNTIF
    • Web Excel
      COUNTIF 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
    MAXIFS
    COUNTIF
    DSUM

  • 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
    MAXIFS
    • Text
      MAXIFS accepts Text as input types Excel functions specialized in text string manipulation and processing
    • Number
      MAXIFS accepts Number as input types Excel functions that perform calculations specifically with numerical inputs
    COUNTIF
    • Text
      COUNTIF accepts Text as input types Excel functions specialized in text string manipulation and processing
    • Number
      COUNTIF accepts Number as input types Excel functions that perform calculations specifically with numerical inputs

Evaluation Comparison

Ratings Comparison

Alternatives to MAXIFS
SUMIFS
Known for Multiple Condition Sum
COUNTIFS
Known for Multiple Criteria Counting
📈 is more versatile than MAXIFS
⭐ is rated higher than MAXIFS
AVERAGEIFS
Known for Multiple Criteria Based Average
MATCH
Known for Position Finding
SUMIF
Known for Conditional Sum Calculations
📊 is easier to use than MAXIFS
SUBTOTAL
Known for Filtered Data Calculations
📈 is more versatile than MAXIFS
⭐ is rated higher than MAXIFS
SUM
Known for Basic Arithmetic Calculations
📊 is easier to use than MAXIFS
⚙ performs better than MAXIFS
🛠 is more reliable than MAXIFS
⭐ is rated higher than MAXIFS
SUMPRODUCT
Known for Matrix Multiplication Calculations
📊 is easier to use than MAXIFS
📈 is more versatile than MAXIFS
⚙ performs better than MAXIFS
🛠 is more reliable than MAXIFS
⭐ is rated higher than MAXIFS
PMT
Known for Calculate Loan Payments
⚙ performs better than MAXIFS
🛠 is more reliable than MAXIFS
⭐ is rated higher than MAXIFS
INDEX
Known for Advanced Data Retrieval
📈 is more versatile than MAXIFS