SUMIF vs DSUM vs INDIRECT

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

  SUMIF

  • Mathematical

    SUMIF belongs to the Mathematical category. Excel functions for performing mathematical calculations  Click to see all.

  DSUM

  • Database

    DSUM belongs to the Database category. Excel functions for managing and analyzing database-like data  Click to see all.

  INDIRECT

  • Lookup & Reference

    INDIRECT belongs to the Lookup & Reference category. Excel functions for searching and referencing data across spreadsheets  Click to see all.

• Operation Type 🔧

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

  SUMIF

  • Calculation

    SUMIF performs Calculation operations. Excel functions for performing various calculations

  DSUM

  • Aggregation

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

  INDIRECT

  • Retrieval

    INDIRECT performs Retrieval operations. Functions specialized in fetching data from various sources