SORT vs COUNTIFS vs VLOOKUP
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SORT vs COUNTIFS vs VLOOKUP

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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
    SORT
    COUNTIFS
    • Statistical
      COUNTIFS belongs to the Statistical category. Excel functions for statistical analysis and calculations
    VLOOKUP
    • Lookup & Reference
      VLOOKUP 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 inputs
    SORT
    • Manipulation
      SORT performs Manipulation operations. Functions that modify and transform data in different ways
    COUNTIFS
    • Calculation
      COUNTIFS performs Calculation operations. Excel functions for performing various calculations
    VLOOKUP
    • Retrieval
      VLOOKUP performs Retrieval operations. Functions specialized in fetching data from various sources

Basic Information Comparison

  • Known For ⭐
    Distinctive characteristic or primary strength of the Excel function
    SORT
    • Dynamic Sorting
      SORT is known for Dynamic Sorting.
    COUNTIFS
    • Multiple Criteria Counting
      COUNTIFS is known for Multiple Criteria Counting.
    VLOOKUP
    • Vertical Data Search
      VLOOKUP is known for Vertical Data Search.

Facts Comparison

  • Interesting Fact 💡
    Unique or lesser-known information about the Excel function
    SORT
    • First dynamic array sorting function
    COUNTIFS
    • Enhanced version of COUNTIF
    VLOOKUP
    • Often confused with HLOOKUP

  • Sarcastic Fact 🤣
    Humorous or ironic observation about the Excel function
    SORT
    • The librarian of Excel functions
    COUNTIFS
    • The function that makes counting feel like detective work
    VLOOKUP
    • The function everyone pretends to understand

Usage Information Comparison

Technical Details Comparison

  • Input Data Type 📝
    Types of data that the Excel function accepts as input parameters
    SORT
    COUNTIFS
    VLOOKUP

  • 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
    SORT
    • Microsoft 365
      SORT is compatible with Microsoft 365 Excel functions optimized for the latest Microsoft 365 platform
    COUNTIFS
    • Excel 2016
      COUNTIFS is compatible with Excel 2016 Excel functions that work specifically in Excel 2016 version
    • Excel 2013
      COUNTIFS is compatible with Excel 2013 Excel functions that work specifically in Excel 2013 version
    VLOOKUP
    • Excel 2016
      VLOOKUP is compatible with Excel 2016 Excel functions that work specifically in Excel 2016 version
    • Excel 2013
      VLOOKUP is compatible with Excel 2013 Excel functions that work specifically in Excel 2013 version
    • Microsoft 365
      VLOOKUP is compatible with Microsoft 365 Excel functions optimized for the latest Microsoft 365 platform
    • Excel Online
      VLOOKUP is compatible with Excel Online Excel functions optimized for use in the web-based Excel Online platform

  • 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
    SORT
    • Excel Online
      SORT runs on Excel Online Excel functions available in the online version of Excel

  • Required Arguments Count 🔢
    Number of mandatory arguments needed for the function to work properly
    SORT
    COUNTIFS
    VLOOKUP

  • 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
    COUNTIFS
    • Text
      COUNTIFS accepts Text as input types Excel functions specialized in text string manipulation and processing
    • Number
      COUNTIFS accepts Number as input types Excel functions that perform calculations specifically with numerical inputs
    VLOOKUP
    • Text
      VLOOKUP accepts Text as input types Excel functions specialized in text string manipulation and processing
    • Number
      VLOOKUP accepts Number as input types Excel functions that perform calculations specifically with numerical inputs
    • Boolean
      VLOOKUP accepts Boolean as input types Excel functions that work with true/false logical inputs for decision-making

Evaluation Comparison

Ratings Comparison

Alternatives to SORT
UNIQUE
Known for Duplicate Removal
⚙ performs better than SORT
🛠 is more reliable than SORT
⭐ is rated higher than SORT
FILTER
Known for Advanced Filtering
🔢 needs fewer arguments than SORT
📈 is more versatile than SORT
⚙ performs better than SORT
🛠 is more reliable than SORT
⭐ is rated higher than SORT
COUNT
Known for Counting Numeric Cells
📊 is easier to use than SORT
⚙ performs better than SORT
🛠 is more reliable than SORT
INDEX_MATCH
Known for Two-Way Lookup Power
🔢 needs fewer arguments than SORT
📈 is more versatile than SORT
⚙ performs better than SORT
🛠 is more reliable than SORT
⭐ is rated higher than SORT
AVERAGEIFS
Known for Multiple Criteria Based Average
🔢 needs fewer arguments than SORT
SUMIFS
Known for Multiple Condition Sum
🔢 needs fewer arguments than SORT
DSUM
Known for Database Sum Operations
🔢 needs fewer arguments than SORT
CONCAT
Known for Modern Text Joining
🔢 needs fewer arguments than SORT
⚙ performs better than SORT
🛠 is more reliable than SORT
⭐ is rated higher than SORT
SUM
Known for Basic Arithmetic Calculations
📊 is easier to use than SORT
⚙ performs better than SORT
🛠 is more reliable than SORT
⭐ is rated higher than SORT
DMAX
Known for Database Max Value
🔢 needs fewer arguments than SORT
⚙ performs better than SORT