SUMPRODUCT vs SUBTOTAL vs COUNTIF
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SUMPRODUCT vs SUBTOTAL vs COUNTIF

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Basic Classification Comparison

Basic Information Comparison

  • Known For ⭐
    Distinctive characteristic or primary strength of the Excel function
    SUMPRODUCT
    • Matrix Multiplication Calculations
      SUMPRODUCT is known for Matrix Multiplication Calculations.
    SUBTOTAL
    • Filtered Data Calculations
      SUBTOTAL is known for Filtered Data Calculations.
    COUNTIF
    • Counting With Conditions
      COUNTIF is known for Counting With Conditions.

Facts Comparison

  • Interesting Fact 💡
    Unique or lesser-known information about the Excel function
    SUMPRODUCT
    • Can multiply and sum arrays simultaneously
    SUBTOTAL
    • Can Perform 11 Different Operations
    COUNTIF
    • Counting made fascinating

  • Sarcastic Fact 🤣
    Humorous or ironic observation about the Excel function
    SUMPRODUCT
    • The function that makes accountants feel like they're doing linear algebra
    SUBTOTAL
    • The Swiss Army Knife of Excel Functions
    COUNTIF
    • The function that makes counting harder than it should be

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
    SUMPRODUCT
    SUBTOTAL
    COUNTIF

  • 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
    COUNTIF
    • Excel 2013
      COUNTIF is compatible with Excel 2013 Excel functions that work specifically in Excel 2013 version
    • Microsoft 365
      COUNTIF is compatible with Microsoft 365 Excel functions optimized for the latest Microsoft 365 platform
    • Excel Online
      COUNTIF is compatible with Excel Online Excel functions optimized for use in the web-based Excel Online platform

  • 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
    COUNTIF
    • Web Excel
      COUNTIF 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
    For all*

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

Evaluation Comparison

  • Pros ✅
    Key advantages and strengths of the Excel function
    SUMPRODUCT
    • Powerful For Array Calculations
      Excel functions optimized for array calculations handle multiple values simultaneously for efficient processing
    • Handles Multiple Arrays
    • Powerful Array Handling
    • Flexible
    SUBTOTAL
    • Ignores Hidden Rows
    • Multiple Functions
    COUNTIF
    • Easy Conditional Counting
    • Flexible Criteria
    • Simple To Use
    • Efficient

  • Cons ❌
    Limitations and potential drawbacks of the Excel function
    SUMPRODUCT
    • Complex Syntax For Beginners
    • Limited To Numeric Data
    • Complex Syntax
    • Performance Intensive
    SUBTOTAL
    • Function Code Memorization
    • Limited Operations
    COUNTIF

Ratings Comparison

Alternatives to SUMPRODUCT
SUMIFS
Known for Multiple Condition Sum
🔢 needs fewer arguments than SUMPRODUCT
SUMIF
Known for Conditional Sum Calculations
COUNTA
Known for Count Non-Empty Cells
📊 is easier to use than SUMPRODUCT
SUM
Known for Basic Arithmetic Calculations
📊 is easier to use than SUMPRODUCT
COUNTIFS
Known for Multiple Criteria Counting
📈 is more versatile than SUMPRODUCT
AVERAGEIFS
Known for Multiple Criteria Based Average
COUNT
Known for Counting Numeric Cells
📊 is easier to use than SUMPRODUCT
MAXIFS
Known for Multiple Criteria Max
🔢 needs fewer arguments than SUMPRODUCT
INDEX_MATCH
Known for Two-Way Lookup Power
🔢 needs fewer arguments than SUMPRODUCT
📈 is more versatile than SUMPRODUCT
DMAX
Known for Database Max Value
🔢 needs fewer arguments than SUMPRODUCT