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PMT vs SUBTOTAL vs MAXIFS
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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 typesPMT- FinancialPMT belongs to the Financial category. Excel functions specifically designed for financial calculations and analysis
SUBTOTALMAXIFSOperation Type 🔧
Fundamental type of operation or action that the Excel function performs on its inputsPMT- CalculationPMT performs Calculation operations. Excel functions for performing various calculations
SUBTOTALMAXIFS- CalculationMAXIFS performs Calculation operations. Excel functions for performing various calculations
Usage Context Comparison
For whom 👥
Target user groups who would benefit most from using this Excel functionPMT- Financial ProfessionalsPMT is designed for Financial Professionals. Excel functions essential for financial analysis and planning Click to see all.
- AccountantsPMT is designed for Accountants. Excel functions commonly used by accountants for financial tracking and reporting Click to see all.
SUBTOTAL- Data AnalystsSUBTOTAL is designed for Data Analysts. Excel functions specifically designed for data analysis and interpretation Click to see all.
- AccountantsSUBTOTAL is designed for Accountants. Excel functions commonly used by accountants for financial tracking and reporting Click to see all.
MAXIFSPurpose 📝
Primary purposes and use cases of the Excel functionPMTSUBTOTAL- 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.
MAXIFS
Basic Information Comparison
Known For ⭐
Distinctive characteristic or primary strength of the Excel functionPMT- Calculate Loan PaymentsPMT is known for Calculate Loan Payments.
SUBTOTAL- Filtered Data CalculationsSUBTOTAL is known for Filtered Data Calculations.
MAXIFS- Multiple Criteria MaxMAXIFS is known for Multiple Criteria Max.
History Comparison
Facts Comparison
Interesting Fact 💡
Unique or lesser-known information about the Excel functionPMT- Most used function in banking industry
SUBTOTAL- Can Perform 11 Different Operations
MAXIFS- Can handle up to 127 criteria pairs
Sarcastic Fact 🤣
Humorous or ironic observation about the Excel functionPMT- The function that reminds you of your debts
SUBTOTAL- The Swiss Army Knife of Excel Functions
MAXIFS- Like finding the tallest person who likes both pizza and sushi
Usage Information Comparison
Formula Complexity Level 📖
Indicates the difficulty level and complexity of using the Excel function effectivelyFor all*
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
SUBTOTALMAXIFSVersion Compatibility 💻
Indicates which Excel versions and platforms the function is compatible with < including Office 365< Excel 2019< 2016< etc.For all*- Excel 2016Excel functions that work specifically in Excel 2016 version
PMT- Excel 2019PMT is compatible with Excel 2019 Excel functions that work specifically in Excel 2019 version
- Excel 2013PMT is compatible with Excel 2013 Excel functions that work specifically in Excel 2013 version
SUBTOTAL- Excel 2019SUBTOTAL is compatible with Excel 2019 Excel functions that work specifically in Excel 2019 version
MAXIFS- Microsoft 365MAXIFS is compatible with Microsoft 365 Excel functions optimized for the latest Microsoft 365 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
PMT- Web ExcelPMT runs on Web Excel Excel functions available in web-based versions
Required Arguments Count 🔢
Number of mandatory arguments needed for the function to work properlyPMTSUBTOTALMAXIFSRequired Arguments Type 📊
The data types accepted as valid input arguments for the functionFor all*- NumberExcel functions that perform calculations specifically with numerical inputs
- NumberExcel functions that perform calculations specifically with numerical inputs
- 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
MAXIFS- RangeMAXIFS accepts Range as input types Excel functions that operate on cell ranges for calculations
- TextMAXIFS accepts Text as input types Excel functions specialized in text string manipulation and processing
Evaluation Comparison
Pros ✅
Key advantages and strengths of the Excel functionPMT- Accurate Calculations
- Industry StandardExcel functions recognized as industry standards ensure widespread compatibility and reliability
- Reliable
SUBTOTAL- Ignores Hidden Rows
- Multiple Functions
MAXIFS- Multiple Condition Support
- Array HandlingFunctions that efficiently process arrays and ranges of data
- Efficient Processing
Cons ❌
Limitations and potential drawbacks of the Excel functionPMT- Negative Number Output
- Complex Parameters
SUBTOTAL- Function Code Memorization
- Limited Operations
MAXIFS
Ratings Comparison
Alternatives to PMT
COUNTIFS
Known for Multiple Criteria Counting
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is more versatile than SUBTOTAL
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is rated higher than SUBTOTAL
SUMIFS
Known for Multiple Condition Sum
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needs fewer arguments than SUBTOTAL
SUMIF
Known for Conditional Sum Calculations
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is easier to use 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
LARGE
Known for Finding Nth Largest Value
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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
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