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INDEX_MATCH vs INDEX vs DGET

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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

INDEX_MATCH

Lookup & Reference

INDEX_MATCH belongs to the Lookup & Reference category. Excel functions for searching and referencing data across spreadsheets Click to see all.

INDEX

Lookup & Reference

INDEX belongs to the Lookup & Reference category. Excel functions for searching and referencing data across spreadsheets Click to see all.

DGET

Database

DGET 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

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Retrieval

Functions specialized in fetching data from various sources

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

INDEX_MATCH

Business Managers

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

INDEX

Financial Professionals

INDEX 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

INDEX_MATCH

Data Lookup

INDEX_MATCH is used for Data Lookup. Functions for finding and retrieving specific data Click to see all.

Data Analysis

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

INDEX

Data Lookup

INDEX is used for Data Lookup. Functions for finding and retrieving specific data Click to see all.

DGET

Data Analysis

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

Basic Information Comparison

Known For ⭐

Distinctive characteristic or primary strength of the Excel function

INDEX_MATCH

Two-Way Lookup Power

INDEX_MATCH is known for Two-Way Lookup Power.

INDEX

Advanced Data Retrieval

INDEX is known for Advanced Data Retrieval.

DGET

Single Value Retrieval

DGET is known for Single Value Retrieval.

History Comparison

Creation Date 📅

Original release date of the Excel function

INDEX_MATCH

Excel 95

INDEX_MATCH was created in Excel 95. Functions that came with Excel 95 release Click to see all.

INDEX

Excel 3.0

INDEX was created in Excel 3.0. Functions that originated in Excel 3.0 version Click to see all.

DGET

Excel 95

DGET was created in Excel 95. Functions that came with Excel 95 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

INDEX_MATCH

Used in 80% of advanced Excel formulas

INDEX

Often used with MATCH function

DGET

Was intended to compete with Access functions
Sarcastic Fact 🤣

Humorous or ironic observation about the Excel function

INDEX_MATCH

The relationship status of Excel functions: It's complicated

INDEX

The function that makes VLOOKUP feel simple

DGET

The needle in the haystack finder

Usage Information Comparison

Formula Complexity Level 📖

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

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Advanced

Complex Excel functions for sophisticated calculations and operations

Technical Details Comparison

Input Data Type 📝

Types of data that the Excel function accepts as input parameters

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Array

Excel functions designed to work with arrays and ranges of data
Range

Excel functions that operate on cell ranges and data sets

DGET

Number

DGET accepts Number as input data. Excel functions specifically designed for numerical calculations Click to see all.
Version Compatibility 💻

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

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Excel 2019

Excel functions that work specifically in Excel 2019 version

INDEX_MATCH

Excel 2016

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

Excel 2013

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

Microsoft 365

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

INDEX

Excel 2016

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

Excel 2013

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

Microsoft 365

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

Excel Online

INDEX is compatible with Excel Online Excel functions optimized for use in the web-based Excel Online platform Click to see all.

DGET

Excel 97

DGET is compatible with Excel 97 Excel functions that work in the classic Excel 97 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

INDEX_MATCH

Web Excel

INDEX_MATCH runs on Web Excel Excel functions available in web-based versions Click to see all.

INDEX

Web Excel

INDEX 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

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3
Required Arguments Type 📊

The data types accepted as valid input arguments for the function

INDEX_MATCH

Range

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

Number

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

Array

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

INDEX

Array

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

Number

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

DGET

Range

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

Text

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

Criteria

DGET accepts Criteria as input types Excel functions that use specific criteria for filtering and conditional operations Click to see all.

Evaluation Comparison

Pros ✅

Key advantages and strengths of the Excel function

INDEX_MATCH

More Flexible Than VLOOKUP

Can Search Both Ways

Better Performance

Column Independent

INDEX

Powerful With MATCH

Excel functions working with MATCH enable powerful lookup and reference capabilities Click to see all.

Flexible Lookup

Excel functions with flexible lookup capabilities enable versatile data searching and matching Click to see all.

Very Flexible

Fast Performance

Powerful

Powerful Excel functions offer advanced capabilities for complex calculations and data manipulation Click to see all.

Flexible

DGET

Precise Data Extraction

Excel functions for precise data extraction enable accurate retrieval of specific information Click to see all.

Criteria Filtering

Precise Single Value Extraction

Reliable
Cons ❌

Limitations and potential drawbacks of the Excel function

INDEX_MATCH

Requires Two Functions

Steeper Learning Curve

Complex Syntax

INDEX

Complex Syntax

Requires Understanding

Complex For Beginners

Requires Understanding Of Arrays

Learning Curve

DGET

Single Result Only

Functions that can only return one result even when multiple matches exist Click to see all.

Complex Setup

Returns Error If Multiple Matches

Ratings Comparison

Ease of Use Score 📊

User-rated score for function's ease of use

INDEX_MATCH

7.2

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.

INDEX

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.

DGET

5.5

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

INDEX_MATCH

9.8 🥇Most Versatile Excel Function

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.

INDEX

9.5

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.

DGET

6

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

INDEX_MATCH

9.5

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.

INDEX

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.

DGET

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

INDEX_MATCH

9.7

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.

INDEX

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.

DGET

8.8

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

INDEX_MATCH

9.05

The overall score for INDEX_MATCH is 9.05. Click to see all.

INDEX

8.5

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

DGET

7.2

The overall score for DGET is 7.2. Click to see all.

Alternatives to INDEX_MATCH

Known for Position Finding

📊 is easier to use than INDEX_MATCH

Known for Multiple Condition Sum

📊 is easier to use than INDEX_MATCH

Known for Vertical Data Search

🔢 needs fewer arguments than INDEX_MATCH

📊 is easier to use than INDEX_MATCH

Known for Dynamic Array Support

📊 is easier to use than INDEX_MATCH

⭐ is rated higher than INDEX_MATCH

Known for Counting Numeric Cells

📊 is easier to use than INDEX_MATCH

Known for Simple Vertical And Horizontal Lookups

Known for Dynamic Range Manipulation

Known for Multiple Criteria Counting

📊 is easier to use than INDEX_MATCH

Known for Basic Arithmetic Calculations

📊 is easier to use than INDEX_MATCH

🛠 is more reliable than INDEX_MATCH

⭐ is rated higher than INDEX_MATCH

Known for Advanced Filtering

📊 is easier to use than INDEX_MATCH