MATCH vs SUMIFS vs FORECAST
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MATCH vs SUMIFS vs FORECAST

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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 types
    MATCH
    • Lookup & Reference
      MATCH belongs to the Lookup & Reference category. Excel functions for searching and referencing data across spreadsheets
    SUMIFS
    FORECAST
    • Statistical
      FORECAST belongs to the Statistical category. Excel functions for statistical analysis and calculations

  • Operation Type 🔧
    Fundamental type of operation or action that the Excel function performs on its inputs
    MATCH
    • Retrieval
      MATCH performs Retrieval operations. Functions specialized in fetching data from various sources
    SUMIFS
    • Calculation
      SUMIFS performs Calculation operations. Excel functions for performing various calculations
    FORECAST
    • Calculation
      FORECAST performs Calculation operations. Excel functions for performing various calculations

Usage Context Comparison

Basic Information Comparison

  • Known For ⭐
    Distinctive characteristic or primary strength of the Excel function
    MATCH
    • Position Finding
      MATCH is known for Position Finding.
    SUMIFS
    • Multiple Condition Sum
      SUMIFS is known for Multiple Condition Sum.
    FORECAST
    • Linear Trend Prediction
      FORECAST is known for Linear Trend Prediction.

Facts Comparison

  • Interesting Fact 💡
    Unique or lesser-known information about the Excel function
    MATCH
    • Best friend of INDEX
    SUMIFS
    • Enhanced version of SUMIF
    FORECAST
    • Based on least squares regression method

  • Sarcastic Fact 🤣
    Humorous or ironic observation about the Excel function
    MATCH
    • The function that plays hide and seek
    SUMIFS
    • When one condition isn't complicated enough
    FORECAST
    • The crystal ball of Excel functions

Technical Details Comparison

  • Input Data Type 📝
    Types of data that the Excel function accepts as input parameters
    For all*
    • Number
      Excel functions specifically designed for numerical calculations
    MATCH
    SUMIFS

  • 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
    MATCH
    • Microsoft 365
      MATCH is compatible with Microsoft 365 Excel functions optimized for the latest Microsoft 365 platform
    • Excel Online
      MATCH is compatible with Excel Online Excel functions optimized for use in the web-based Excel Online platform
    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
    • Web Excel
      Excel functions available in web-based versions

  • Required Arguments Count 🔢
    Number of mandatory arguments needed for the function to work properly
    For all*

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

Evaluation Comparison

Alternatives to MATCH
AVERAGEIFS
Known for Multiple Criteria Based Average
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
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
SUMIF
Known for Conditional Sum Calculations
📊 is easier to use 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
VLOOKUP
Known for Vertical Data Search
🔢 needs fewer arguments than SUMIFS
📈 is more versatile than SUMIFS