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MATCH vs LOOKUP

Basic Classification Comparison

Basic Information Comparison

  • Known For

    Distinctive characteristic or primary strength of the Excel function
    MATCH
    • Position Finding
      MATCH is known for Position Finding.
    LOOKUP
    • Simple Vertical And Horizontal Lookups
      LOOKUP is known for Simple Vertical And Horizontal Lookups.

Facts Comparison

  • Interesting Fact 💡

    Unique or lesser-known information about the Excel function
    MATCH
    • Best friend of INDEX
    LOOKUP
    • Predecessor to VLOOKUP and HLOOKUP
  • Sarcastic Fact 🤣

    Humorous or ironic observation about the Excel function
    MATCH
    • The function that plays hide and seek
    LOOKUP
    • Still exists because Excel is afraid of commitment issues

Usage Information Comparison

Technical Details Comparison

Evaluation Comparison

  • Pros

    Key advantages and strengths of the Excel function
    MATCH
    • Flexible Matching
    • Works With INDEX
    • Versatile Search
    • Fast
    LOOKUP
    • Simple To Understand
    • Works With Sorted Data
  • Cons

    Limitations and potential drawbacks of the Excel function
    Both*
    • Requires Sorted Data
    MATCH
    • Complex Syntax
    • Requires Exact Matches
    LOOKUP
    • Limited To One-Way Lookups

Ratings Comparison

Alternatives to MATCH
VLOOKUP
Known for Vertical Data Search
🔢 needs fewer arguments than MATCH
📈 is more versatile than MATCH
INDEX
Known for Advanced Data Retrieval
📈 is more versatile than MATCH
performs better than MATCH
is rated higher than MATCH
INDEX_MATCH
Known for Two-Way Lookup Power
📈 is more versatile than MATCH
performs better than MATCH
🛠 is more reliable than MATCH
is rated higher than MATCH
COUNTIF
Known for Counting With Conditions
📊 is easier to use than MATCH
performs better than MATCH
XLOOKUP
Known for Dynamic Array Support
📊 is easier to use than MATCH
📈 is more versatile than MATCH
performs better than MATCH
🛠 is more reliable than MATCH
is rated higher than MATCH
SUM
Known for Basic Arithmetic Calculations
📊 is easier to use than MATCH
performs better than MATCH
🛠 is more reliable than MATCH
is rated higher than MATCH
SUBSTITUTE
Known for Replace Specific Text
📊 is easier to use than MATCH
performs better than MATCH
🛠 is more reliable than MATCH
is rated higher than MATCH
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