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NETWORKDAYS.INTL vs AVERAGEIFS vs SUMIFS

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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

NETWORKDAYS.INTL

Date & Time

NETWORKDAYS.INTL belongs to the Date & Time category. Excel functions for working with dates and time calculations Click to see all.

AVERAGEIFS

Statistical

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

SUMIFS

Mathematical

SUMIFS 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

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Calculation

Excel functions for performing various calculations

Usage Context Comparison

Basic Information Comparison

Known For ⭐

Distinctive characteristic or primary strength of the Excel function

NETWORKDAYS.INTL

Custom Weekend Calculations

NETWORKDAYS.INTL is known for Custom Weekend Calculations.

AVERAGEIFS

Multiple Criteria Based Average

AVERAGEIFS is known for Multiple Criteria Based Average.

SUMIFS

Multiple Condition Sum

SUMIFS is known for Multiple Condition Sum.

History Comparison

Creation Date 📅

Original release date of the Excel function

NETWORKDAYS.INTL

Excel 2010

NETWORKDAYS.INTL was created in Excel 2010. Functions that were new in Excel 2010 version Click to see all.

AVERAGEIFS

Excel 2007

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

SUMIFS

Excel 2007

SUMIFS was created in Excel 2007. Functions first introduced in Excel 2007 release Click to see all.
Created By 👤

Organization or team responsible for developing the function

For all*

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

NETWORKDAYS.INTL

Supports Various International Calendar Systems

AVERAGEIFS

Can Handle Up To 127 Criteria Pairs

SUMIFS

Enhanced version of SUMIF
Sarcastic Fact 🤣

Humorous or ironic observation about the Excel function

NETWORKDAYS.INTL

Makes Workaholics Question Weekends

AVERAGEIFS

Makes Simple Averages Feel Inadequate

SUMIFS

When one condition isn't complicated enough

Usage Information Comparison

Formula Complexity Level 📖

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

NETWORKDAYS.INTL

Advanced

NETWORKDAYS.INTL has a Advanced complexity level. Complex Excel functions for sophisticated calculations and operations Click to see all.

AVERAGEIFS

Intermediate

AVERAGEIFS has a Intermediate complexity level. Excel functions with moderate complexity for various tasks Click to see all.

SUMIFS

Intermediate

SUMIFS has a Intermediate complexity level. Excel functions with moderate complexity for various tasks Click to see all.

Technical Details Comparison

Input Data Type 📝

Types of data that the Excel function accepts as input parameters

NETWORKDAYS.INTL

Date

NETWORKDAYS.INTL accepts Date as input data. Excel functions for working with dates and time values

AVERAGEIFS

Number

AVERAGEIFS accepts Number as input data. Excel functions specifically designed for numerical calculations

Array

AVERAGEIFS accepts Array as input data. Excel functions designed to work with arrays and ranges of data Click to see all.

Range

AVERAGEIFS accepts Range as input data. Excel functions that operate on cell ranges and data sets

SUMIFS

Number

SUMIFS accepts Number as input data. Excel functions specifically designed for numerical calculations

Array

SUMIFS accepts Array as input data. Excel functions designed to work with arrays and ranges of data Click to see all.
Version Compatibility 💻

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

NETWORKDAYS.INTL

Excel 2010

NETWORKDAYS.INTL is compatible with Excel 2010 Excel functions that work specifically in Excel 2010 version

AVERAGEIFS

Excel 2007

AVERAGEIFS is compatible with Excel 2007 Excel functions that work specifically in Excel 2007 version

SUMIFS

Excel 2019

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

Excel 2016

SUMIFS is compatible with Excel 2016 Excel functions that work specifically in Excel 2016 version

Excel 2013

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

Microsoft 365

SUMIFS is compatible with Microsoft 365 Excel functions optimized for the latest Microsoft 365 platform

Excel Online

SUMIFS is compatible with Excel Online Excel functions optimized for use in the web-based Excel Online platform

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

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Windows

Excel functions optimized for Windows operating system

MacOS

Excel functions optimized for MacOS users

AVERAGEIFS

Web Excel

AVERAGEIFS runs on Web Excel Excel functions available in web-based versions

Excel Online

AVERAGEIFS runs on Excel Online Excel functions available in the online version of Excel

SUMIFS

Web Excel

SUMIFS 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

NETWORKDAYS.INTL

2

NETWORKDAYS.INTL needs 2 required arguments Click to see all.

AVERAGEIFS

2

AVERAGEIFS needs 2 required arguments Click to see all.

SUMIFS

3

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

The data types accepted as valid input arguments for the function

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Number

Excel functions that perform calculations specifically with numerical inputs

NETWORKDAYS.INTL

Date

NETWORKDAYS.INTL accepts Date as input types Excel functions specialized in processing date and time calculations

AVERAGEIFS

Array

AVERAGEIFS accepts Array as input types Excel functions that specifically work with array inputs for calculations

Range

AVERAGEIFS accepts Range as input types Excel functions that operate on cell ranges for calculations

SUMIFS

Range

SUMIFS accepts Range as input types Excel functions that operate on cell ranges for calculations

Array

SUMIFS accepts Array as input types Excel functions that specifically work with array inputs for calculations

Evaluation Comparison

Pros ✅

Key advantages and strengths of the Excel function

NETWORKDAYS.INTL

Flexible Weekend Definition

Holiday Support

Excel functions with holiday support capability allow seamless handling of dates and calendar calculations

AVERAGEIFS

Flexible Criteria Selection

Multiple Condition Support

Easy To Understand

Functions with clear and intuitive syntax that are simple to learn

Multiple Conditions Support

Excel functions handling multiple conditions enable complex logical operations and flexible data filtering

Flexible Range Selection

Functions that enable selecting dynamic ranges and cell references flexibly

Easy To Use With Multiple Criteria

Functions that handle multiple conditions efficiently

Versatile For Complex Analysis

SUMIFS

Multiple Conditions

Accurate Calculations

Flexible For Multiple Criteria

Handles Large Datasets

Functions optimized for processing and analyzing large amounts of data efficiently

Easy To Understand

Functions with clear and intuitive syntax that are simple to learn

Multiple Conditions Support

Excel functions handling multiple conditions enable complex logical operations and flexible data filtering

Accurate Results

Functions that provide precise and reliable computational results

Flexible

Versatile Conditional Summing

Excel functions that can perform flexible conditional sum calculations based on multiple criteria

Supports Multiple Criteria

Powerful For Multiple Criteria

Flexible Conditions
Cons ❌

Limitations and potential drawbacks of the Excel function

NETWORKDAYS.INTL

Complex Parameter Setup

Regional Limitations

AVERAGEIFS

Complex Syntax

Limited Data Type Support

Functions that work with only specific data types, restricting versatility Click to see all.

Can Be Slow With Large Datasets

Functions that process large amounts of data may significantly impact spreadsheet performance Click to see all.

Limited To Numeric Values Only

Limited To Numerical Data Only

Requires Careful Range Selection

SUMIFS

Complex For Beginners

Needs Sorted Data

Functions 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 Datasets

Functions that process large amounts of data may significantly impact spreadsheet performance Click to see all.

Limited To Sum Operation Only

Functions that can only add values without other mathematical operations Click to see all.

Requires Sorted Data