SUMIFS vs DSUM vs INDIRECT
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SUMIFS vs DSUM vs INDIRECT

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Basic Classification Comparison

Usage Context Comparison

Basic Information Comparison

  • Known For ⭐
    Distinctive characteristic or primary strength of the Excel function
    SUMIFS
    • Multiple Condition Sum
      SUMIFS is known for Multiple Condition Sum.
    DSUM
    • Database Sum Operations
      DSUM is known for Database Sum Operations.
    INDIRECT
    • Dynamic Cell References
      INDIRECT is known for Dynamic Cell References.

Facts Comparison

  • Interesting Fact 💡
    Unique or lesser-known information about the Excel function
    SUMIFS
    • Enhanced version of SUMIF
    DSUM
    • Less known but powerful feature
    INDIRECT
    • Can create circular references easily

  • Sarcastic Fact 🤣
    Humorous or ironic observation about the Excel function
    SUMIFS
    • When one condition isn't complicated enough
    DSUM
    • The calculator that went to business school
    INDIRECT
    • The function that makes Excel question its life choices

Technical Details Comparison

  • Input Data Type 📝
    Types of data that the Excel function accepts as input parameters
    SUMIFS
    DSUM
    • Number
      DSUM accepts Number as input data. Excel functions specifically designed for numerical calculations
    INDIRECT

  • Version Compatibility 💻
    Indicates which Excel versions and platforms the function is compatible with < including Office 365< Excel 2019< 2016< etc.
    For all*
    • Excel 2019
      Excel functions that work specifically in Excel 2019 version
    • Excel 2016
      Excel functions that work specifically in Excel 2016 version
    • Excel 2013
      Excel functions that work specifically in Excel 2013 version
    SUMIFS
    • Microsoft 365
      SUMIFS is compatible with Microsoft 365 Excel functions optimized for the latest Microsoft 365 platform
    • Excel Online
      SUMIFS is compatible with Excel Online Excel functions optimized for use in the web-based Excel Online platform
    • Excel 2007
      SUMIFS is compatible with Excel 2007 Excel functions that work specifically in Excel 2007 version
    • Excel 2010
      SUMIFS is compatible with Excel 2010 Excel functions that work specifically in Excel 2010 version

  • 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
    SUMIFS
    • Web Excel
      SUMIFS 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
    SUMIFS
    DSUM
    INDIRECT

  • Required Arguments Type 📊
    The data types accepted as valid input arguments for the function
    SUMIFS
    • Range
      SUMIFS accepts Range as input types Excel functions that operate on cell ranges for calculations
    • Number
      SUMIFS accepts Number as input types Excel functions that perform calculations specifically with numerical inputs
    • Array
      SUMIFS accepts Array as input types Excel functions that specifically work with array inputs for calculations
    DSUM
    • Range
      DSUM accepts Range as input types Excel functions that operate on cell ranges for calculations
    • Range
      DSUM accepts Range as input types Excel functions that operate on cell ranges for calculations
    • Range
      DSUM accepts Range as input types Excel functions that operate on cell ranges for calculations
    INDIRECT
    • Text
      INDIRECT accepts Text as input types Excel functions specialized in text string manipulation and processing

Evaluation Comparison

Ratings Comparison

Alternatives to SUMIFS
AVERAGEIFS
Known for Multiple Criteria Based Average
MATCH
Known for Position Finding
MAXIFS
Known for Multiple Criteria Max
📊 is easier to use than SUMIFS
⚙ performs better than SUMIFS
⭐ is rated higher than SUMIFS
COUNTIFS
Known for Multiple Criteria Counting
📊 is easier to use than SUMIFS
📈 is more versatile than SUMIFS
⚙ performs better than SUMIFS
⭐ is rated higher than SUMIFS
INDEX
Known for Advanced Data Retrieval
📈 is more versatile than SUMIFS
⚙ performs better than SUMIFS
⭐ is rated higher than SUMIFS
SUMIF
Known for Conditional Sum Calculations
📊 is easier to use than SUMIFS
SUM
Known for Basic Arithmetic Calculations
📊 is easier to use than SUMIFS
⚙ performs better than SUMIFS
🛠 is more reliable than SUMIFS
⭐ is rated higher than SUMIFS
PMT
Known for Calculate Loan Payments
📊 is easier to use than SUMIFS
⚙ performs better than SUMIFS
🛠 is more reliable than SUMIFS
⭐ is rated higher than SUMIFS
SUMPRODUCT
Known for Matrix Multiplication Calculations
📊 is easier to use than SUMIFS
📈 is more versatile than SUMIFS
⚙ performs better than SUMIFS
🛠 is more reliable than SUMIFS
⭐ is rated higher than SUMIFS
COUNT
Known for Counting Numeric Cells
📊 is easier to use than SUMIFS
⚙ performs better than SUMIFS
🛠 is more reliable than SUMIFS
⭐ is rated higher than SUMIFS