SUBTOTAL vs COUNTIF vs DSUM
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SUBTOTAL 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
    SUBTOTAL
    • Filtered Data Calculations
      SUBTOTAL is known for Filtered Data Calculations.
    COUNTIF
    • Counting With Conditions
      COUNTIF is known for Counting With Conditions.
    DSUM
    • Database Sum Operations
      DSUM is known for Database Sum Operations.

History Comparison

Facts Comparison

  • Interesting Fact 💡
    Unique or lesser-known information about the Excel function
    SUBTOTAL
    • Can Perform 11 Different Operations
    COUNTIF
    • Counting made fascinating
    DSUM
    • Less known but powerful feature

  • Sarcastic Fact 🤣
    Humorous or ironic observation about the Excel function
    SUBTOTAL
    • The Swiss Army Knife of Excel Functions
    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
    SUBTOTAL
    COUNTIF

  • 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
    COUNTIF
    • 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 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
    SUBTOTAL
    COUNTIF
    DSUM

  • Required Arguments Type 📊
    The data types accepted as valid input arguments for the function
    SUBTOTAL
    • Number
      SUBTOTAL accepts Number as input types Excel functions that perform calculations specifically with numerical inputs
    • Array
      SUBTOTAL accepts Array as input types Excel functions that specifically work with array inputs for calculations
    COUNTIF
    • Range
      COUNTIF accepts Range as input types Excel functions that operate on cell ranges for calculations
    • 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
    DSUM
    • Range
      DSUM accepts Range as input types Excel functions that operate on cell ranges for calculations
    • Range
      DSUM accepts Range as input types Excel functions that operate on cell ranges for calculations
    • Range
      DSUM accepts Range as input types Excel functions that operate on cell ranges for calculations

Evaluation Comparison

  • Pros ✅
    Key advantages and strengths of the Excel function
    SUBTOTAL
    • Ignores Hidden Rows
    • Multiple Functions
    COUNTIF
    • Easy Conditional Counting
    • Flexible Criteria
    • Simple To Use
    • Efficient
    DSUM
    • Powerful Database Calculations
      Excel functions for database calculations enable efficient handling of structured data collections
    • Complex Criteria Support

  • Cons ❌
    Limitations and potential drawbacks of the Excel function
    SUBTOTAL
    • Function Code Memorization
    • Limited Operations
    COUNTIF
    DSUM
    • Complicated Syntax
    • Requires Database Structure

Ratings Comparison

Alternatives to SUBTOTAL
SUMIFS
Known for Multiple Condition Sum
🔢 needs fewer arguments than SUBTOTAL
COUNTIFS
Known for Multiple Criteria Counting
📈 is more versatile than SUBTOTAL
⭐ is rated higher than SUBTOTAL
SUMPRODUCT
Known for Matrix Multiplication Calculations
📊 is easier to use than SUBTOTAL
⚙ performs better than SUBTOTAL
🛠 is more reliable than SUBTOTAL
⭐ is rated higher than SUBTOTAL
MAXIFS
Known for Multiple Criteria Max
🔢 needs fewer arguments than SUBTOTAL
SUMIF
Known for Conditional Sum Calculations
📊 is easier to use than SUBTOTAL
LARGE
Known for Finding Nth Largest Value
📊 is easier to use than SUBTOTAL
PMT
Known for Calculate Loan Payments
🔢 needs fewer arguments than SUBTOTAL
⚙ performs better than SUBTOTAL
🛠 is more reliable than SUBTOTAL
SMALL
Known for Finding Nth Smallest Value
📊 is easier to use than SUBTOTAL
SUM
Known for Basic Arithmetic Calculations
📊 is easier to use than SUBTOTAL
⚙ performs better than SUBTOTAL
🛠 is more reliable than SUBTOTAL
⭐ is rated higher than SUBTOTAL
MODE
Known for Finding Most Frequent Value
📊 is easier to use than SUBTOTAL
⚙ performs better than SUBTOTAL