SUBTOTAL vs MAXIFS vs INDEX
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SUBTOTAL vs MAXIFS vs INDEX

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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.
    MAXIFS
    • Multiple Criteria Max
      MAXIFS is known for Multiple Criteria Max.
    INDEX
    • Advanced Data Retrieval
      INDEX is known for Advanced Data Retrieval.

Facts Comparison

  • Interesting Fact 💡
    Unique or lesser-known information about the Excel function
    SUBTOTAL
    • Can Perform 11 Different Operations
    MAXIFS
    • Can handle up to 127 criteria pairs
    INDEX
    • Often used with MATCH function

  • Sarcastic Fact 🤣
    Humorous or ironic observation about the Excel function
    SUBTOTAL
    • The Swiss Army Knife of Excel Functions
    MAXIFS
    • Like finding the tallest person who likes both pizza and sushi
    INDEX
    • The function that makes VLOOKUP feel simple

Technical Details Comparison

  • Input Data Type 📝
    Types of data that the Excel function accepts as input parameters
    For all*
    SUBTOTAL
    • Number
      SUBTOTAL accepts Number as input data. Excel functions specifically designed for numerical calculations
    MAXIFS
    • Number
      MAXIFS accepts Number as input data. Excel functions specifically designed for numerical calculations
    INDEX
    • Range
      INDEX accepts Range as input data. Excel functions that operate on cell ranges and data sets

  • 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
    SUBTOTAL
    • Excel 2019
      SUBTOTAL is compatible with Excel 2019 Excel functions that work specifically in Excel 2019 version
    MAXIFS
    • Microsoft 365
      MAXIFS is compatible with Microsoft 365 Excel functions optimized for the latest Microsoft 365 platform
    INDEX
    • Excel 2019
      INDEX is compatible with Excel 2019 Excel functions that work specifically in Excel 2019 version
    • Excel 2013
      INDEX is compatible with Excel 2013 Excel functions that work specifically in Excel 2013 version
    • Microsoft 365
      INDEX is compatible with Microsoft 365 Excel functions optimized for the latest Microsoft 365 platform
    • Excel Online
      INDEX 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
    INDEX
    • Web Excel
      INDEX 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
    MAXIFS
    INDEX

  • Required Arguments Type 📊
    The data types accepted as valid input arguments for the function
    For all*
    • Number
      Excel functions that perform calculations specifically with numerical inputs
    SUBTOTAL
    • Array
      SUBTOTAL accepts Array as input types Excel functions that specifically work with array inputs for calculations
    MAXIFS
    • Range
      MAXIFS accepts Range as input types Excel functions that operate on cell ranges for calculations
    • Text
      MAXIFS accepts Text as input types Excel functions specialized in text string manipulation and processing
    INDEX
    • Array
      INDEX 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
    SUBTOTAL
    • Ignores Hidden Rows
    • Multiple Functions
    MAXIFS
    • Multiple Condition Support
    • Array Handling
      Functions that efficiently process arrays and ranges of data
    • Efficient Processing
    INDEX
    • Powerful With MATCH
      Excel functions working with MATCH enable powerful lookup and reference capabilities
    • Flexible Lookup
      Excel functions with flexible lookup capabilities enable versatile data searching and matching
    • Very Flexible
    • Fast Performance
    • Powerful
      Powerful Excel functions offer advanced capabilities for complex calculations and data manipulation
    • Flexible

  • Cons ❌
    Limitations and potential drawbacks of the Excel function
    SUBTOTAL
    • Function Code Memorization
    • Limited Operations
    MAXIFS
    INDEX
    • Complex Syntax
    • Requires Understanding
    • Complex For Beginners
    • Requires Understanding Of Arrays
    • Learning Curve

Ratings Comparison

Alternatives to SUBTOTAL
COUNTIF
Known for Counting With Conditions
COUNTIFS
Known for Multiple Criteria Counting
📈 is more versatile than SUBTOTAL
⭐ is rated higher than SUBTOTAL
SUMIFS
Known for Multiple Condition Sum
🔢 needs fewer arguments 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
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