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COUNTIFS vs PMT vs SUBTOTAL
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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 typesCOUNTIFSPMTSUBTOTALOperation Type 🔧
Fundamental type of operation or action that the Excel function performs on its inputsCOUNTIFSPMTSUBTOTAL
Usage Context Comparison
For whom 👥
Target user groups who would benefit most from using this Excel functionCOUNTIFS- Business ManagersCOUNTIFS is designed for Business Managers. Excel functions helpful for business management and decision making Click to see all.
- AnalystsCOUNTIFS is designed for Analysts. Excel functions essential for data analysis and reporting Click to see all.
- Data AnalystsCOUNTIFS is designed for Data Analysts. Excel functions specifically designed for data analysis and interpretation Click to see all.
PMT- Financial ProfessionalsPMT is designed for Financial Professionals. Excel functions essential for financial analysis and planning Click to see all.
- AccountantsPMT is designed for Accountants. Excel functions commonly used by accountants for financial tracking and reporting Click to see all.
SUBTOTAL
Basic Information Comparison
Known For ⭐
Distinctive characteristic or primary strength of the Excel functionCOUNTIFS- Multiple Criteria CountingCOUNTIFS is known for Multiple Criteria Counting.
PMT- Calculate Loan PaymentsPMT is known for Calculate Loan Payments.
SUBTOTAL- Filtered Data CalculationsSUBTOTAL is known for Filtered Data Calculations.
History Comparison
Facts Comparison
Interesting Fact 💡
Unique or lesser-known information about the Excel functionCOUNTIFS- Enhanced version of COUNTIF
PMT- Most used function in banking industry
SUBTOTAL- Can Perform 11 Different Operations
Sarcastic Fact 🤣
Humorous or ironic observation about the Excel functionCOUNTIFS- The function that makes counting feel like detective work
PMT- The function that reminds you of your debts
SUBTOTAL- The Swiss Army Knife of Excel Functions
Usage Information Comparison
Formula Complexity Level 📖
Indicates the difficulty level and complexity of using the Excel function effectivelyFor all*
Technical Details Comparison
Input Data Type 📝
Types of data that the Excel function accepts as input parametersFor all*COUNTIFS- ArrayCOUNTIFS accepts Array as input data. Excel functions designed to work with arrays and ranges of data Click to see all.
- RangeCOUNTIFS accepts Range as input data. Excel functions that operate on cell ranges and data sets Click to see all.
SUBTOTALVersion Compatibility 💻
Indicates which Excel versions and platforms the function is compatible with , including Office 365, Excel 2019, 2016, etc.For all*- Excel 2019Excel functions that work specifically in Excel 2019 version
- Excel 2016Excel functions that work specifically in Excel 2016 version
COUNTIFSPMTOperating 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
COUNTIFSPMTRequired Arguments Count 🔢
Number of mandatory arguments needed for the function to work properlyCOUNTIFSPMTSUBTOTALRequired Arguments Type 📊
The data types accepted as valid input arguments for the functionFor all*COUNTIFS- RangeCOUNTIFS accepts Range as input types Excel functions that operate on cell ranges for calculations Click to see all.
- TextCOUNTIFS accepts Text as input types Excel functions specialized in text string manipulation and processing Click to see all.
SUBTOTAL
Evaluation Comparison
Pros ✅
Key advantages and strengths of the Excel functionCOUNTIFS- Flexible Criteria Options
- Multiple Conditions
- Easy To Use
- Handles Multiple Criteria
- Flexible
PMT- Accurate Calculations
- Industry StandardExcel functions recognized as industry standards ensure widespread compatibility and reliability Click to see all.
- Reliable
SUBTOTAL- Ignores Hidden Rows
- Multiple Functions
Cons ❌
Limitations and potential drawbacks of the Excel functionCOUNTIFS- Complex Syntax For Multiple Criteria
- Performance Issues With Large Datasets
- Limited To Equal Conditions Only
- Case SensitiveFunctions where text matching is affected by letter case can cause unexpected results Click to see all.
PMT- Negative Number Output
- Complex Parameters
SUBTOTAL- Function Code Memorization
- Limited Operations
Ratings Comparison
Alternatives to COUNTIFS
SUMIFS
Known for Multiple Condition Sum🔢 needs fewer arguments than COUNTIFS
SUMIF
Known for Conditional Sum Calculations📊 is easier to use than COUNTIFS
AVERAGEIF
Known for Conditional Average Calculations📊 is easier to use than COUNTIFS
⚙ performs better than COUNTIFS
🛠 is more reliable than COUNTIFS
MAXIFS
Known for Multiple Criteria Max🔢 needs fewer arguments than COUNTIFS
COUNT
Known for Counting Numeric Cells📊 is easier to use than COUNTIFS
⚙ performs better than COUNTIFS
🛠 is more reliable than COUNTIFS
⭐ is rated higher than COUNTIFS
SMALL
Known for Finding Nth Smallest Value📊 is easier to use than COUNTIFS
LARGE
Known for Finding Nth Largest Value📊 is easier to use than COUNTIFS
COUNTA
Known for Count Non-Empty Cells📊 is easier to use than COUNTIFS
⚙ performs better than COUNTIFS
🛠 is more reliable than COUNTIFS
⭐ is rated higher than COUNTIFS