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PMT vs SUBTOTAL

PMT

Known for Calculate Loan Payments

SUBTOTAL

Known for Filtered Data Calculations

Table of content

Basic Classification Comparison
Usage Context Comparison
Basic Information Comparison
History Comparison
Facts Comparison

Usage Information Comparison
Technical Details Comparison
Evaluation Comparison
Ratings Comparison

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

PMT

Financial

PMT belongs to the Financial category. Excel functions specifically designed for financial calculations and analysis

SUBTOTAL

Mathematical

SUBTOTAL belongs to the Mathematical category. Excel functions for performing mathematical calculations Click to see all.
Operation Type 🔧

Fundamental type of operation or action that the Excel function performs on its inputs

PMT

Calculation

PMT performs Calculation operations. Excel functions for performing various calculations

SUBTOTAL

Aggregation

SUBTOTAL performs Aggregation operations. Excel functions for combining and summarizing data Click to see all.

Usage Context Comparison

For whom 👥

Target user groups who would benefit most from using this Excel function

Both*

Accountants

Excel functions commonly used by accountants for financial tracking and reporting

PMT

Financial Professionals

PMT is designed for Financial Professionals. Excel functions essential for financial analysis and planning Click to see all.

SUBTOTAL

Data Analysts

SUBTOTAL is designed for Data Analysts. Excel functions specifically designed for data analysis and interpretation Click to see all.
Purpose 📝

Primary purposes and use cases of the Excel function

PMT

Financial Calculations

PMT is used for Financial Calculations. Excel functions designed for financial analysis and monetary calculations Click to see all.

SUBTOTAL

Data Analysis

SUBTOTAL is used for Data Analysis. Functions specifically designed for analyzing data Click to see all.

Data Aggregation

SUBTOTAL is used for Data Aggregation. Functions for combining and summarizing data Click to see all.

Basic Information Comparison

Known For ⭐

Distinctive characteristic or primary strength of the Excel function

PMT

Calculate Loan Payments

PMT is known for Calculate Loan Payments.

SUBTOTAL

Filtered Data Calculations

SUBTOTAL is known for Filtered Data Calculations.

History Comparison

Creation Date 📅

Original release date of the Excel function

PMT

Excel 3.0

PMT was created in Excel 3.0. Functions that originated in Excel 3.0 version Click to see all.

SUBTOTAL

Excel 97

SUBTOTAL was created in Excel 97. Functions first available in Excel 97 version Click to see all.
Created By 👤

Organization or team responsible for developing the function

Both*

Microsoft Excel Team

Functions officially created by the Microsoft Excel development team

Facts Comparison

Interesting Fact 💡

Unique or lesser-known information about the Excel function

PMT

Most used function in banking industry

SUBTOTAL

Can Perform 11 Different Operations
Sarcastic Fact 🤣

Humorous or ironic observation about the Excel function

PMT

The function that reminds you of your debts

SUBTOTAL

The Swiss Army Knife of Excel Functions

Usage Information Comparison

Formula Complexity Level 📖

Indicates the difficulty level and complexity of using the Excel function effectively

Both*

Intermediate

Excel functions with moderate complexity for various tasks

Technical Details Comparison

Input Data Type 📝

Types of data that the Excel function accepts as input parameters

Both*

Number

Excel functions specifically designed for numerical calculations

SUBTOTAL

Array

SUBTOTAL accepts Array as input data. Excel functions designed to work with arrays and ranges of data Click to see all.
Version Compatibility 💻

Indicates which Excel versions and platforms the function is compatible with < including Office 365< Excel 2019< 2016< etc.

Both*

Excel 2019

Excel functions that work specifically in Excel 2019 version

Excel 2016

Excel functions that work specifically in Excel 2016 version

PMT

Excel 2013

PMT 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

Both*

Windows

Excel functions optimized for Windows operating system

MacOS

Excel functions optimized for MacOS users

PMT

Web Excel

PMT 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

PMT

3

PMT needs 3 required arguments Click to see all.

SUBTOTAL

2

SUBTOTAL needs 2 required arguments Click to see all.
Required Arguments Type 📊

The data types accepted as valid input arguments for the function

Both*

Number

Excel functions that perform calculations specifically with numerical inputs

Number

Excel functions that perform calculations specifically with numerical inputs

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

Evaluation Comparison

Pros ✅

Key advantages and strengths of the Excel function

PMT

Accurate Calculations

Industry Standard

Excel functions recognized as industry standards ensure widespread compatibility and reliability

Reliable

SUBTOTAL

Ignores Hidden Rows

Multiple Functions
Cons ❌

Limitations and potential drawbacks of the Excel function

PMT

Negative Number Output

Complex Parameters

SUBTOTAL

Function Code Memorization

Limited Operations