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SUBTOTAL vs LARGE vs COUNTIF
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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 typesSUBTOTALLARGE- StatisticalLARGE belongs to the Statistical category. Excel functions for statistical analysis and calculations
COUNTIF- StatisticalCOUNTIF belongs to the Statistical category. Excel functions for statistical analysis and calculations
Operation Type 🔧
Fundamental type of operation or action that the Excel function performs on its inputsSUBTOTALLARGE- CalculationLARGE performs Calculation operations. Excel functions for performing various calculations
COUNTIF
Usage Context Comparison
For whom 👥
Target user groups who would benefit most from using this Excel functionFor all*SUBTOTALLARGECOUNTIFPurpose 📝
Primary purposes and use cases of the Excel functionSUBTOTAL- Data AnalysisSUBTOTAL is used for Data Analysis. Functions specifically designed for analyzing data Click to see all.
- Data AggregationSUBTOTAL is used for Data Aggregation. Functions for combining and summarizing data Click to see all.
LARGECOUNTIF
Basic Information Comparison
Known For ⭐
Distinctive characteristic or primary strength of the Excel functionSUBTOTAL- Filtered Data CalculationsSUBTOTAL is known for Filtered Data Calculations.
LARGE- Finding Nth Largest ValueLARGE is known for Finding Nth Largest Value.
COUNTIF- Counting With ConditionsCOUNTIF is known for Counting With Conditions.
History Comparison
Facts Comparison
Interesting Fact 💡
Unique or lesser-known information about the Excel functionSUBTOTAL- Can Perform 11 Different Operations
LARGE- Popular in sports statistics
COUNTIF- Counting made fascinating
Sarcastic Fact 🤣
Humorous or ironic observation about the Excel functionSUBTOTAL- The Swiss Army Knife of Excel Functions
LARGE- The function for people who think being average isn't good enough
COUNTIF- The function that makes counting harder than it should be
Usage Information Comparison
Formula Complexity Level 📖
Indicates the difficulty level and complexity of using the Excel function effectivelySUBTOTALLARGECOUNTIF
Technical Details Comparison
Input Data Type 📝
Types of data that the Excel function accepts as input parametersFor all*- NumberExcel functions specifically designed for numerical calculations
SUBTOTALLARGECOUNTIFVersion Compatibility 💻
Indicates which Excel versions and platforms the function is compatible with < including Office 365< Excel 2019< 2016< etc.For all*- Excel 2019Excel functions that work specifically in Excel 2019 version
- Excel 2016Excel functions that work specifically in Excel 2016 version
LARGE- Excel 2013LARGE is compatible with Excel 2013 Excel functions that work specifically in Excel 2013 version
COUNTIF- Excel 2013COUNTIF is compatible with Excel 2013 Excel functions that work specifically in Excel 2013 version
- Microsoft 365COUNTIF is compatible with Microsoft 365 Excel functions optimized for the latest Microsoft 365 platform
- Excel OnlineCOUNTIF 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 platformsFor all*- WindowsExcel functions optimized for Windows operating system
- MacOSExcel functions optimized for MacOS users
COUNTIF- Web ExcelCOUNTIF runs on Web Excel Excel functions available in web-based versions
Required Arguments Count 🔢
Number of mandatory arguments needed for the function to work properlyFor all*Required Arguments Type 📊
The data types accepted as valid input arguments for the functionFor all*- NumberExcel functions that perform calculations specifically with numerical inputs
SUBTOTAL- ArraySUBTOTAL accepts Array as input types Excel functions that specifically work with array inputs for calculations
LARGE- RangeLARGE accepts Range as input types Excel functions that operate on cell ranges for calculations
COUNTIF- RangeCOUNTIF accepts Range as input types Excel functions that operate on cell ranges for calculations
- TextCOUNTIF accepts Text as input types Excel functions specialized in text string manipulation and processing
Evaluation Comparison
Pros ✅
Key advantages and strengths of the Excel functionSUBTOTAL- Ignores Hidden Rows
- Multiple Functions
LARGE- Simple To Use
- Flexible Ranking
COUNTIF- Easy Conditional Counting
- Flexible Criteria
- Simple To Use
- Efficient
Cons ❌
Limitations and potential drawbacks of the Excel functionSUBTOTAL- Function Code Memorization
- Limited Operations
LARGE- Array Size Limitations
- Not Dynamic
COUNTIF- Limited To Single Condition
- Case SensitiveFunctions where text matching is affected by letter case can cause unexpected results Click to see all.
- Limited Criteria Options
Ratings Comparison
Versatility Score 📈
Rating for function's adaptability to different scenariosSUBTOTALLARGECOUNTIF
Alternatives to SUBTOTAL
SUMIFS
Known for Multiple Condition Sum
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needs fewer arguments than SUBTOTAL
COUNTIFS
Known for Multiple Criteria Counting
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is more versatile than SUBTOTAL
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is rated higher than SUBTOTAL
MAXIFS
Known for Multiple Criteria Max
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needs fewer arguments than SUBTOTAL
SUMPRODUCT
Known for Matrix Multiplication Calculations
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is easier to use than SUBTOTAL
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performs better than SUBTOTAL
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is more reliable than SUBTOTAL
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is rated higher than SUBTOTAL
SUMIF
Known for Conditional Sum Calculations
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is easier to use than SUBTOTAL
SMALL
Known for Finding Nth Smallest Value
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is easier to use than SUBTOTAL
PMT
Known for Calculate Loan Payments
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needs fewer arguments than SUBTOTAL
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performs better than SUBTOTAL
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is more reliable than SUBTOTAL
SUM
Known for Basic Arithmetic Calculations
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is easier to use than SUBTOTAL
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performs better than SUBTOTAL
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is more reliable than SUBTOTAL
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is rated higher than SUBTOTAL
MODE
Known for Finding Most Frequent Value
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is easier to use than SUBTOTAL
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performs better than SUBTOTAL
DSUM
Known for Database Sum Operations
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needs fewer arguments than SUBTOTAL