SUM vs COUNT vs SUBTOTAL
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SUM vs COUNT vs SUBTOTAL

Basic Classification Comparison

Basic Information Comparison

  • Known For

    Distinctive characteristic or primary strength of the Excel function
    SUM
    • Basic Arithmetic Calculations
      SUM is known for Basic Arithmetic Calculations.
    COUNT
    • Counting Numeric Cells
      COUNT is known for Counting Numeric Cells.
    SUBTOTAL
    • Filtered Data Calculations
      SUBTOTAL is known for Filtered Data Calculations.

Facts Comparison

  • Interesting Fact 💡

    Unique or lesser-known information about the Excel function
    SUM
    • Most commonly used function in Excel
    COUNT
    • Originally designed for VisiCalc spreadsheets
    SUBTOTAL
    • Can Perform 11 Different Operations
  • Sarcastic Fact 🤣

    Humorous or ironic observation about the Excel function
    SUM
    • Making adding numbers look complicated since 1985
    COUNT
    • Keeps counting even when you wish it would stop
    SUBTOTAL
    • The Swiss Army Knife of Excel Functions

Technical Details Comparison

Evaluation Comparison

  • Pros

    Key advantages and strengths of the Excel function
    SUM
    • Easy To Use
    • Widely Recognized
    • Versatile
    • Fast Calculation
    COUNT
    • Fast And Efficient
    • Easy To Understand
      Functions with clear and intuitive syntax that are simple to learn
    • Widely Used
    SUBTOTAL
    • Ignores Hidden Rows
    • Multiple Functions
  • Cons

    Limitations and potential drawbacks of the Excel function
    SUM
    • Limited To Numbers Only
    • Cannot Handle Text
    • No Text Handling
    COUNT
    • Limited To Numbers Only
    • Ignores Text Cells
    SUBTOTAL
    • Function Code Memorization
    • Limited Operations

Ratings Comparison

Alternatives to SUM
COUNTA
Known for Count Non-Empty Cells
performs better than SUM
SUMIFS
Known for Multiple Condition Sum
🔢 needs fewer arguments than SUM
MAX
Known for Finding Highest Value
performs better than SUM
MIN
Known for Finding Lowest Value
performs better than SUM
ISBLANK
Known for Empty Cell Detection
performs better than SUM
🛠 is more reliable than SUM
ROUND
Known for Round Numbers
🔢 needs fewer arguments than SUM
performs better than SUM
IF
Known for Conditional Statements
🔢 needs fewer arguments than SUM
📈 is more versatile than SUM