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AGGREGATE vs MAXIFS vs COUNTIF
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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 typesAGGREGATEMAXIFSCOUNTIFOperation Type 🔧
Fundamental type of operation or action that the Excel function performs on its inputsAGGREGATEMAXIFSCOUNTIF
Usage Context Comparison
For whom 👥
Target user groups who would benefit most from using this Excel functionFor all*AGGREGATEMAXIFSCOUNTIF
Basic Information Comparison
Known For ⭐
Distinctive characteristic or primary strength of the Excel functionAGGREGATE- Advanced Calculations With OptionsAGGREGATE is known for Advanced Calculations With Options.
MAXIFS- Multiple Criteria MaxMAXIFS is known for Multiple Criteria Max.
COUNTIF- Counting With ConditionsCOUNTIF is known for Counting With Conditions.
History Comparison
Facts Comparison
Interesting Fact 💡
Unique or lesser-known information about the Excel functionAGGREGATE- Combines multiple function capabilities
MAXIFS- Can handle up to 127 criteria pairs
COUNTIF- Counting made fascinating
Sarcastic Fact 🤣
Humorous or ironic observation about the Excel functionAGGREGATE- The Swiss Army knife of Excel functions that nobody uses
MAXIFS- Like finding the tallest person who likes both pizza and sushi
COUNTIF- The function that makes counting harder than it should be
Usage Information Comparison
Formula Complexity Level 📖
Indicates the difficulty level and complexity of using the Excel function effectivelyAGGREGATEMAXIFSCOUNTIF
Technical Details Comparison
Input Data Type 📝
Types of data that the Excel function accepts as input parametersFor all*AGGREGATEMAXIFSCOUNTIFVersion Compatibility 💻
Indicates which Excel versions and platforms the function is compatible with < including Office 365< Excel 2019< 2016< etc.For all*AGGREGATEMAXIFSCOUNTIF- Excel 2019COUNTIF is compatible with Excel 2019 Excel functions that work specifically in Excel 2019 version Click to see all.
- Excel 2013COUNTIF is compatible with Excel 2013 Excel functions that work specifically in Excel 2013 version Click to see all.
- Microsoft 365COUNTIF is compatible with Microsoft 365 Excel functions optimized for the latest Microsoft 365 platform Click to see all.
- Excel OnlineCOUNTIF is compatible with Excel Online Excel functions optimized for use in the web-based Excel Online platform Click to see all.
Operating System 💾
Specifies the operating systems where the function can be used < including Windows< macOS< and web platformsFor all*- WindowsExcel functions optimized for Windows operating system
- MacOSExcel functions optimized for MacOS users
COUNTIFRequired Arguments Count 🔢
Number of mandatory arguments needed for the function to work properlyAGGREGATEMAXIFSCOUNTIFRequired Arguments Type 📊
The data types accepted as valid input arguments for the functionFor all*- NumberExcel functions that perform calculations specifically with numerical inputs
- RangeExcel functions that operate on cell ranges for calculations
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Evaluation Comparison
Pros ✅
Key advantages and strengths of the Excel functionAGGREGATE- Versatile Calculation Options
- Ignores ErrorsExcel functions that skip over errors maintain formula continuity without breaking calculations Click to see all.
MAXIFS- Multiple Condition Support
- Array HandlingFunctions that efficiently process arrays and ranges of data Click to see all.
- Efficient Processing
COUNTIF- Easy Conditional Counting
- Flexible Criteria
- Simple To Use
- Efficient
Cons ❌
Limitations and potential drawbacks of the Excel functionAGGREGATE- Complex Parameter RequirementsFunctions that need detailed parameter setup for operation, requiring specific input formats Click to see all.
- Steep Learning CurveFunctions that require significant time and effort to master Click to see all.
MAXIFS- Requires Sorted Data
- Limited To NumbersFunctions that can only process numerical values and cannot handle text or dates Click to see all.
COUNTIF- Limited To Single Condition
- Case SensitiveFunctions where text matching is affected by letter case can cause unexpected results Click to see all.
- Limited Criteria Options
Ratings Comparison
Versatility Score 📈
Rating for function's adaptability to different scenariosAGGREGATEMAXIFSCOUNTIF
Alternatives to AGGREGATE
COUNT
Known for Counting Numeric Cells📊 is easier to use than AGGREGATE
⭐ is rated higher than AGGREGATE
SUMIFS
Known for Multiple Condition Sum📊 is easier to use than AGGREGATE
SUM
Known for Basic Arithmetic Calculations📊 is easier to use than AGGREGATE
🛠 is more reliable than AGGREGATE
⭐ is rated higher than AGGREGATE
AVERAGEIF
Known for Conditional Average Calculations📊 is easier to use than AGGREGATE
SUMIF
Known for Conditional Sum Calculations📊 is easier to use than AGGREGATE
COUNTIFS
Known for Multiple Criteria Counting📊 is easier to use than AGGREGATE
INDEX_MATCH
Known for Two-Way Lookup Power📊 is easier to use than AGGREGATE
⚙ performs better than AGGREGATE
🛠 is more reliable than AGGREGATE
⭐ is rated higher than AGGREGATE