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AGGREGATE vs MAXIFS vs DSUM

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Basic Classification Comparison
Usage Context Comparison
Basic Information Comparison
History Comparison
Facts Comparison

Usage Information Comparison
Technical Details Comparison
Evaluation Comparison
Ratings Comparison

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

AGGREGATE

Mathematical

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

MAXIFS

Mathematical

MAXIFS 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.
Operation Type 🔧

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

AGGREGATE

Calculation

AGGREGATE performs Calculation operations. Excel functions for performing various calculations Click to see all.

MAXIFS

Calculation

MAXIFS performs Calculation operations. Excel functions for performing various calculations Click to see all.

DSUM

Aggregation

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

Usage Context Comparison

For whom 👥

Target user groups who would benefit most from using this Excel function

For all*

Data Analysts

Excel functions specifically designed for data analysis and interpretation

AGGREGATE

Statisticians

AGGREGATE is designed for Statisticians. Excel functions designed for statistical analysis and probability calculations Click to see all.

MAXIFS

Financial Professionals

MAXIFS is designed for Financial Professionals. Excel functions essential for financial analysis and planning Click to see all.

DSUM

Financial Professionals

DSUM is designed for Financial Professionals. Excel functions essential for financial analysis and planning Click to see all.
Purpose 📝

Primary purposes and use cases of the Excel function

For all*

Data Analysis

Functions specifically designed for analyzing data

DSUM

Financial Calculations

DSUM is used for Financial Calculations. Excel functions designed for financial analysis and monetary calculations Click to see all.

Basic Information Comparison

Known For ⭐

Distinctive characteristic or primary strength of the Excel function

AGGREGATE

Advanced Calculations With Options

AGGREGATE is known for Advanced Calculations With Options.

MAXIFS

Multiple Criteria Max

MAXIFS is known for Multiple Criteria Max.

DSUM

Database Sum Operations

DSUM is known for Database Sum Operations.

History Comparison

Creation Date 📅

Original release date of the Excel function

AGGREGATE

Excel 2010

AGGREGATE was created in Excel 2010. Functions that were new in Excel 2010 version Click to see all.

MAXIFS

Excel 2016

MAXIFS was created in Excel 2016. Functions that came with Excel 2016 version Click to see all.

DSUM

Excel 97

DSUM was created in Excel 97. Functions first available in Excel 97 version Click to see all.
Created By 👤

Organization or team responsible for developing the function

For all*

Microsoft Excel Team

Functions officially created by the Microsoft Excel development team

Facts Comparison

Interesting Fact 💡

Unique or lesser-known information about the Excel function

AGGREGATE

Combines multiple function capabilities

MAXIFS

Can handle up to 127 criteria pairs

DSUM

Less known but powerful feature
Sarcastic Fact 🤣

Humorous or ironic observation about the Excel function

AGGREGATE

The Swiss Army knife of Excel functions that nobody uses

MAXIFS

Like finding the tallest person who likes both pizza and sushi

DSUM

The calculator that went to business school

Usage Information Comparison

Formula Complexity Level 📖

Indicates the difficulty level and complexity of using the Excel function effectively

AGGREGATE

Advanced

AGGREGATE has a Advanced complexity level. Complex Excel functions for sophisticated calculations and operations Click to see all.

MAXIFS

Intermediate

MAXIFS has a Intermediate complexity level. Excel functions with moderate complexity for various tasks Click to see all.

DSUM

Advanced

DSUM has a Advanced complexity level. Complex Excel functions for sophisticated calculations and operations Click to see all.

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

AGGREGATE

Array

AGGREGATE accepts Array as input data. Excel functions designed to work with arrays and ranges of data Click to see all.

MAXIFS

Array

MAXIFS accepts Array as input data. Excel functions designed to work with arrays and ranges of data Click to see all.
Version Compatibility 💻

Indicates which Excel versions and platforms the function is compatible with < including Office 365< Excel 2019< 2016< etc.

For all*

Excel 2016

Excel functions that work specifically in Excel 2016 version

AGGREGATE

Excel 2019

AGGREGATE is compatible with Excel 2019 Excel functions that work specifically in Excel 2019 version Click to see all.

MAXIFS

Microsoft 365

MAXIFS is compatible with Microsoft 365 Excel functions optimized for the latest Microsoft 365 platform Click to see all.

DSUM

Excel 2019

DSUM is compatible with Excel 2019 Excel functions that work specifically in Excel 2019 version Click to see all.

Excel 2013

DSUM is compatible with Excel 2013 Excel functions that work specifically in Excel 2013 version Click to see all.
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
Required Arguments Count 🔢

Number of mandatory arguments needed for the function to work properly

For all*

3
Required Arguments Type 📊

The data types accepted as valid input arguments for the function

For all*

Range

Excel functions that operate on cell ranges for calculations

AGGREGATE

Number

AGGREGATE accepts Number as input types Excel functions that perform calculations specifically with numerical inputs Click to see all.

MAXIFS

Text

MAXIFS accepts Text as input types Excel functions specialized in text string manipulation and processing Click to see all.

Number

MAXIFS accepts Number as input types Excel functions that perform calculations specifically with numerical inputs Click to see all.

Evaluation Comparison

Pros ✅

Key advantages and strengths of the Excel function

AGGREGATE

Versatile Calculation Options

Ignores Errors

Excel functions that skip over errors maintain formula continuity without breaking calculations Click to see all.

MAXIFS

Multiple Condition Support

Array Handling

Functions that efficiently process arrays and ranges of data Click to see all.

Efficient Processing

DSUM

Powerful Database Calculations

Excel functions for database calculations enable efficient handling of structured data collections Click to see all.

Complex Criteria Support
Cons ❌

Limitations and potential drawbacks of the Excel function

AGGREGATE

Complex Parameter Requirements

Functions that need detailed parameter setup for operation, requiring specific input formats Click to see all.

Steep Learning Curve

Functions that require significant time and effort to master Click to see all.

MAXIFS

Requires Sorted Data

Limited To Numbers

Functions that can only process numerical values and cannot handle text or dates Click to see all.

DSUM

Complicated Syntax

Requires Database Structure

Ratings Comparison

Ease of Use Score 📊

User-rated score for function's ease of use

AGGREGATE

7

User-rated score for function's ease of use (25%) Having high ease of use score means the function is more intuitive and user-friendly. Click to see all.

MAXIFS

8

User-rated score for function's ease of use (25%) Having high ease of use score means the function is more intuitive and user-friendly. Click to see all.

DSUM

6.5

User-rated score for function's ease of use (25%) Having high ease of use score means the function is more intuitive and user-friendly. Click to see all.
Versatility Score 📈

Rating for function's adaptability to different scenarios

AGGREGATE

9.8

Rating for function's adaptability to different scenarios (25%) Functions with higher versatility scores can be used in more diverse scenarios and applications. Click to see all.

MAXIFS

8.5

Rating for function's adaptability to different scenarios (25%) Functions with higher versatility scores can be used in more diverse scenarios and applications. Click to see all.

DSUM

8

Rating for function's adaptability to different scenarios (25%) Functions with higher versatility scores can be used in more diverse scenarios and applications. Click to see all.
Performance Score ⚙

Rating for function's execution speed and efficiency

AGGREGATE

9

Rating for function's execution speed and efficiency (25%) Functions with higher performance scores execute faster and use system resources more efficiently. Click to see all.

MAXIFS

8.5

Rating for function's execution speed and efficiency (25%) Functions with higher performance scores execute faster and use system resources more efficiently. Click to see all.

DSUM

8.5

Rating for function's execution speed and efficiency (25%) Functions with higher performance scores execute faster and use system resources more efficiently. Click to see all.
Reliability Score 🛠

Rating for function's consistency and error handling

AGGREGATE

9.5

Rating for function's consistency and error handling (25%) Functions with higher reliability scores produce more consistent results and handle edge cases better. Click to see all.

MAXIFS

9

Rating for function's consistency and error handling (25%) Functions with higher reliability scores produce more consistent results and handle edge cases better. Click to see all.

DSUM

9

Rating for function's consistency and error handling (25%) Functions with higher reliability scores produce more consistent results and handle edge cases better. Click to see all.
Score ⭐

Overall rating combining all scoring attributes

AGGREGATE

8.8

The overall score for AGGREGATE is 8.8. Click to see all.

MAXIFS

8.5

The overall score for MAXIFS is 8.5. Click to see all.

DSUM

8

The overall score for DSUM is 8. Click to see all.

Alternatives to AGGREGATE

Known for Counting Numeric Cells

📊 is easier to use than AGGREGATE

⭐ is rated higher than AGGREGATE

Known for Multiple Condition Sum

📊 is easier to use than AGGREGATE

Known for Measuring Data Peakedness

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

Known for Basic Arithmetic Calculations

📊 is easier to use than AGGREGATE

🛠 is more reliable than AGGREGATE

⭐ is rated higher than AGGREGATE

Known for Conditional Sum Calculations

📊 is easier to use than AGGREGATE

Known for Multiple Criteria Counting

📊 is easier to use than AGGREGATE

Known for Conditional Average Calculations

📊 is easier to use than AGGREGATE

Known for Database Max Value

Known for Calculate Loan Payments

📊 is easier to use than AGGREGATE

⚙ performs better than AGGREGATE