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COUNTIFS vs NETWORKDAYS.INTL

COUNTIFS

Known for Multiple Criteria Counting

NETWORKDAYS.INTL

Known for Custom Weekend Calculations

Table of content

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

COUNTIFS

Statistical

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

NETWORKDAYS.INTL

Date & Time

NETWORKDAYS.INTL belongs to the Date & Time category. Excel functions for working with dates and time calculations Click to see all.
Operation Type 🔧

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

Both*

Calculation

Excel functions for performing various calculations

Usage Context Comparison

For whom 👥

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

Both*

Business Managers

Excel functions helpful for business management and decision making

COUNTIFS

Analysts

COUNTIFS is designed for Analysts. Excel functions essential for data analysis and reporting Click to see all.

Data Analysts

COUNTIFS is designed for Data Analysts. Excel functions specifically designed for data analysis and interpretation Click to see all.

NETWORKDAYS.INTL

Project Managers

NETWORKDAYS.INTL is designed for Project Managers. Excel functions helpful for project planning and tracking Click to see all.
Purpose 📝

Primary purposes and use cases of the Excel function

COUNTIFS

Data Analysis

COUNTIFS is used for Data Analysis. Functions specifically designed for analyzing data Click to see all.

NETWORKDAYS.INTL

Date Calculations

NETWORKDAYS.INTL is used for Date Calculations. Functions for working with dates and time calculations Click to see all.

Basic Information Comparison

Known For ⭐

Distinctive characteristic or primary strength of the Excel function

COUNTIFS

Multiple Criteria Counting

COUNTIFS is known for Multiple Criteria Counting.

NETWORKDAYS.INTL

Custom Weekend Calculations

NETWORKDAYS.INTL is known for Custom Weekend Calculations.

History Comparison

Creation Date 📅

Original release date of the Excel function

COUNTIFS

Excel 2007

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

NETWORKDAYS.INTL

Excel 2010

NETWORKDAYS.INTL was created in Excel 2010. Functions that were new in Excel 2010 version Click to see all.
Created By 👤

Organization or team responsible for developing the function

Both*

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

COUNTIFS

Enhanced version of COUNTIF

NETWORKDAYS.INTL

Supports Various International Calendar Systems
Sarcastic Fact 🤣

Humorous or ironic observation about the Excel function

COUNTIFS

The function that makes counting feel like detective work

NETWORKDAYS.INTL

Makes Workaholics Question Weekends

Usage Information Comparison

Formula Complexity Level 📖

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

COUNTIFS

Intermediate

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

NETWORKDAYS.INTL

Advanced

NETWORKDAYS.INTL 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

COUNTIFS

Array

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

Range

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

Number

COUNTIFS accepts Number as input data. Excel functions specifically designed for numerical calculations Click to see all.

NETWORKDAYS.INTL

Date

NETWORKDAYS.INTL accepts Date as input data. Excel functions for working with dates and time values Click to see all.
Version Compatibility 💻

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

COUNTIFS

Excel 2019

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

Excel 2016

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

Excel 2013

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

NETWORKDAYS.INTL

Excel 2010

NETWORKDAYS.INTL is compatible with Excel 2010 Excel functions that work specifically in Excel 2010 version Click to see all.
Operating System 💾

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

Both*

Windows

Excel functions optimized for Windows operating system
MacOS

Excel functions optimized for MacOS users

COUNTIFS

Web Excel

COUNTIFS runs on Web Excel Excel functions available in web-based versions Click to see all.
Required Arguments Count 🔢

Number of mandatory arguments needed for the function to work properly

Both*

2
Required Arguments Type 📊

The data types accepted as valid input arguments for the function

Both*

Number

Excel functions that perform calculations specifically with numerical inputs

COUNTIFS

Range

COUNTIFS accepts Range as input types Excel functions that operate on cell ranges for calculations Click to see all.

Text

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

NETWORKDAYS.INTL

Date

NETWORKDAYS.INTL accepts Date as input types Excel functions specialized in processing date and time calculations Click to see all.

Evaluation Comparison

Pros ✅

Key advantages and strengths of the Excel function

COUNTIFS

Flexible Criteria Options

Multiple Conditions

Easy To Use

Handles Multiple Criteria

Flexible

NETWORKDAYS.INTL

Flexible Weekend Definition

Holiday Support

Excel functions with holiday support capability allow seamless handling of dates and calendar calculations Click to see all.
Cons ❌

Limitations and potential drawbacks of the Excel function

COUNTIFS

Complex Syntax For Multiple Criteria

Performance Issues With Large Datasets

Limited To Equal Conditions Only

Case Sensitive

Functions where text matching is affected by letter case can cause unexpected results Click to see all.

NETWORKDAYS.INTL

Complex Parameter Setup

Regional Limitations