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COUNT vs AVERAGEIF vs AVERAGEIFS

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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

COUNT

Mathematical

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

AVERAGEIF

Statistical

AVERAGEIF belongs to the Statistical category. Excel functions for statistical analysis and calculations Click to see all.

AVERAGEIFS

Statistical

AVERAGEIFS belongs to the Statistical category. Excel functions for statistical analysis and calculations Click to see all.
Operation Type 🔧

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

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Calculation

Excel functions for performing various calculations

Usage Context Comparison

For whom 👥

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

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Data Analysts

Excel functions specifically designed for data analysis and interpretation

COUNT

Business Managers

COUNT is designed for Business Managers. Excel functions helpful for business management and decision making Click to see all.

AVERAGEIF

Business Managers

AVERAGEIF is designed for Business Managers. Excel functions helpful for business management and decision making Click to see all.

AVERAGEIFS

Financial Professionals

AVERAGEIFS 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

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Data Analysis

Functions specifically designed for analyzing data

AVERAGEIF

Statistical Analysis

AVERAGEIF is used for Statistical Analysis. Excel functions designed for statistical calculations and data analysis Click to see all.

AVERAGEIFS

Statistical Analysis

AVERAGEIFS is used for Statistical Analysis. Excel functions designed for statistical calculations and data analysis Click to see all.

Basic Information Comparison

Known For ⭐

Distinctive characteristic or primary strength of the Excel function

COUNT

Counting Numeric Cells

COUNT is known for Counting Numeric Cells.

AVERAGEIF

Conditional Average Calculations

AVERAGEIF is known for Conditional Average Calculations.

AVERAGEIFS

Multiple Criteria Based Average

AVERAGEIFS is known for Multiple Criteria Based Average.

History Comparison

Creation Date 📅

Original release date of the Excel function

COUNT

Excel 2.0

COUNT was created in Excel 2.0. Functions introduced in the Excel 2.0 version release Click to see all.

AVERAGEIF

Excel 2007

AVERAGEIF was created in Excel 2007. Functions first introduced in Excel 2007 release Click to see all.

AVERAGEIFS

Excel 2007

AVERAGEIFS was created in Excel 2007. Functions first introduced in Excel 2007 release Click to see all.
Created By 👤

Organization or team responsible for developing the function

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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

COUNT

Originally designed for VisiCalc spreadsheets

AVERAGEIF

Used over 1 billion times monthly

AVERAGEIFS

Can Handle Up To 127 Criteria Pairs
Sarcastic Fact 🤣

Humorous or ironic observation about the Excel function

COUNT

Keeps counting even when you wish it would stop

AVERAGEIF

Makes statisticians feel superior with basic math

AVERAGEIFS

Makes Simple Averages Feel Inadequate

Usage Information Comparison

Formula Complexity Level 📖

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

COUNT

Simple

COUNT has a Simple complexity level. Basic Excel functions for common calculations and tasks Click to see all.

AVERAGEIF

Simple

AVERAGEIF has a Simple complexity level. Basic Excel functions for common calculations and tasks Click to see all.

AVERAGEIFS

Intermediate

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

Technical Details Comparison

Input Data Type 📝

Types of data that the Excel function accepts as input parameters

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Number

Excel functions specifically designed for numerical calculations

COUNT

Array

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

Range

COUNT accepts Range as input data. Excel functions that operate on cell ranges and data sets Click to see all.

AVERAGEIFS

Array

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

Range

AVERAGEIFS accepts Range as input data. Excel functions that operate on cell ranges and data sets Click to see all.
Version Compatibility 💻

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

COUNT

Excel 2019

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

Excel 2016

COUNT is compatible with Excel 2016 Excel functions that work specifically in Excel 2016 version Click to see all.

Excel 2013

COUNT is compatible with Excel 2013 Excel functions that work specifically in Excel 2013 version Click to see all.

AVERAGEIF

Excel 2019

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

Excel 2016

AVERAGEIF is compatible with Excel 2016 Excel functions that work specifically in Excel 2016 version Click to see all.

Excel 2013

AVERAGEIF is compatible with Excel 2013 Excel functions that work specifically in Excel 2013 version Click to see all.

AVERAGEIFS

Excel 2007

AVERAGEIFS is compatible with Excel 2007 Excel functions that work specifically in Excel 2007 version Click to see all.
Operating System 💾

Specifies the operating systems where the function can be used < including Windows< macOS< and web platforms

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Windows

Excel functions optimized for Windows operating system
MacOS

Excel functions optimized for MacOS users
Web Excel

Excel functions available in web-based versions

AVERAGEIFS

Excel Online

AVERAGEIFS runs on Excel Online Excel functions available in the online version of Excel Click to see all.
Required Arguments Count 🔢

Number of mandatory arguments needed for the function to work properly

COUNT

1

COUNT needs 1 required arguments Click to see all.

AVERAGEIF

2

AVERAGEIF needs 2 required arguments Click to see all.

AVERAGEIFS

2

AVERAGEIFS needs 2 required arguments Click to see all.
Required Arguments Type 📊

The data types accepted as valid input arguments for the function

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Number

Excel functions that perform calculations specifically with numerical inputs
Range

Excel functions that operate on cell ranges for calculations

COUNT

Array

COUNT accepts Array as input types Excel functions that specifically work with array inputs for calculations Click to see all.

AVERAGEIFS

Array

AVERAGEIFS accepts Array as input types Excel functions that specifically work with array inputs for calculations Click to see all.

Evaluation Comparison

Pros ✅

Key advantages and strengths of the Excel function

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Easy To Understand

Functions with clear and intuitive syntax that are simple to learn

COUNT

Fast And Efficient

Widely Used

AVERAGEIF

Handles Basic Conditional Averaging

AVERAGEIFS

Flexible Criteria Selection

Multiple Condition Support

Multiple Conditions Support

Excel functions handling multiple conditions enable complex logical operations and flexible data filtering Click to see all.

Flexible Range Selection

Functions that enable selecting dynamic ranges and cell references flexibly Click to see all.

Easy To Use With Multiple Criteria

Functions that handle multiple conditions efficiently Click to see all.

Versatile For Complex Analysis
Cons ❌

Limitations and potential drawbacks of the Excel function

COUNT

Limited To Numbers Only

Ignores Text Cells

AVERAGEIF

Limited Condition Options

Single Criteria Only

AVERAGEIFS

Complex Syntax

Limited Data Type Support

Functions that work with only specific data types, restricting versatility Click to see all.

Can Be Slow With Large Datasets

Functions that process large amounts of data may significantly impact spreadsheet performance Click to see all.

Limited To Numeric Values Only

Limited To Numerical Data Only

Requires Careful Range Selection

Ratings Comparison

Ease of Use Score 📊

User-rated score for function's ease of use

COUNT

9.5

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.

AVERAGEIF

8.5

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.

AVERAGEIFS

7.5

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

COUNT

7.5

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.

AVERAGEIF

7

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.

AVERAGEIFS

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.
Performance Score ⚙

Rating for function's execution speed and efficiency

COUNT

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.

AVERAGEIF

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.

AVERAGEIFS

8

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

COUNT

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.

AVERAGEIF

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.

AVERAGEIFS

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

COUNT

8.9

The overall score for COUNT is 8.9. Click to see all.

AVERAGEIF

8.5

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

AVERAGEIFS

8.2

The overall score for AVERAGEIFS is 8.2. Click to see all.

Alternatives to COUNT

Known for Basic Arithmetic Calculations

📈 is more versatile than COUNT

🛠 is more reliable than COUNT

⭐ is rated higher than COUNT

Known for Finding Lowest Value

⚙ performs better than COUNT

Known for Basic Statistical Calculation

⚙ performs better than COUNT

Known for Count Non-Empty Cells

📈 is more versatile than COUNT

⚙ performs better than COUNT

🛠 is more reliable than COUNT

⭐ is rated higher than COUNT

Known for Finding Highest Value

⚙ performs better than COUNT

Known for Converting Row Data To Columns

📈 is more versatile than COUNT

⭐ is rated higher than COUNT

Known for Multiplying Numbers Together

Known for Multiple Condition Sum

🔢 needs fewer arguments than COUNT

📈 is more versatile than COUNT

Known for Round Numbers

🔢 needs fewer arguments than COUNT

📈 is more versatile than COUNT

⚙ performs better than COUNT

⭐ is rated higher than COUNT

Known for Multiple Criteria Counting

🔢 needs fewer arguments than COUNT

📈 is more versatile than COUNT