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DAYS vs NETWORKDAYS vs COUNTIF
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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 typesDAYSNETWORKDAYSCOUNTIFOperation Type 🔧
Fundamental type of operation or action that the Excel function performs on its inputsDAYSNETWORKDAYSCOUNTIF
Usage Context Comparison
For whom 👥
Target user groups who would benefit most from using this Excel functionDAYS- Business ManagersDAYS is designed for Business Managers. Excel functions helpful for business management and decision making Click to see all.
- Project ManagersDAYS is designed for Project Managers. Excel functions helpful for project planning and tracking Click to see all.
NETWORKDAYS- Project ManagersNETWORKDAYS is designed for Project Managers. Excel functions helpful for project planning and tracking Click to see all.
- Business ManagersNETWORKDAYS is designed for Business Managers. Excel functions helpful for business management and decision making Click to see all.
COUNTIF
Basic Information Comparison
Known For ⭐
Distinctive characteristic or primary strength of the Excel functionDAYS- Calculate Days Between DatesDAYS is known for Calculate Days Between Dates.
NETWORKDAYS- Calculate Working DaysNETWORKDAYS is known for Calculate Working Days.
COUNTIF- Counting With ConditionsCOUNTIF is known for Counting With Conditions.
History Comparison
Facts Comparison
Interesting Fact 💡
Unique or lesser-known information about the Excel functionDAYS- Replaced the older DATEDIF for simple calculations
NETWORKDAYS- Created after numerous complaints about weekend inclusion
COUNTIF- Counting made fascinating
Sarcastic Fact 🤣
Humorous or ironic observation about the Excel functionDAYS- Counts days better than a calendar-obsessed squirrel
NETWORKDAYS- The function that knows you don't work weekends
COUNTIF- The function that makes counting harder than it should be
Usage Information Comparison
Formula Complexity Level 📖
Indicates the difficulty level and complexity of using the Excel function effectivelyDAYSNETWORKDAYSCOUNTIF
Technical Details Comparison
Input Data Type 📝
Types of data that the Excel function accepts as input parametersDAYSNETWORKDAYSCOUNTIFVersion 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
- Excel 2013Excel functions that work specifically in Excel 2013 version
COUNTIFOperating System 💾
Specifies the operating systems where the function can be used < including Windows< macOS< and web platformsFor all*Required Arguments Count 🔢
Number of mandatory arguments needed for the function to work properlyFor all*Required Arguments Type 📊
The data types accepted as valid input arguments for the functionDAYSNETWORKDAYSCOUNTIF- RangeCOUNTIF accepts Range as input types Excel functions that operate on cell ranges for calculations Click to see all.
- TextCOUNTIF accepts Text as input types Excel functions specialized in text string manipulation and processing Click to see all.
- NumberCOUNTIF accepts Number as input types Excel functions that perform calculations specifically with numerical inputs Click to see all.
Evaluation Comparison
Pros ✅
Key advantages and strengths of the Excel functionDAYS- Simple To Use
- Accurate Calculations
- Intuitive
NETWORKDAYS- Excludes Weekends
- Holiday Aware
- Accurate
- Excludes Weekends Automatically
- Considers Holidays
COUNTIF- Easy Conditional Counting
- Flexible Criteria
- Simple To Use
- Efficient
Cons ❌
Limitations and potential drawbacks of the Excel functionDAYS- Only Works With Dates
- Limited FunctionalityFunctions with restricted capabilities, reducing problem-solving options Click to see all.
NETWORKDAYS- Requires Date FormatFunctions that only work with properly formatted date values Click to see all.
- Complex Holiday Handling
- Limited Holiday Input Format
- Regional Limitations
COUNTIF- Limited To Single Condition
- Case SensitiveFunctions where text matching is affected by letter case can cause unexpected results Click to see all.
- Limited Criteria Options
Ratings Comparison
Versatility Score 📈
Rating for function's adaptability to different scenariosDAYSNETWORKDAYSCOUNTIF
Alternatives to DAYS
WORKDAY
Known for Business Day Calculations📈 is more versatile than NETWORKDAYS
⚙ performs better than NETWORKDAYS
⭐ is rated higher than NETWORKDAYS
WEEKNUM
Known for Week Number Calculation⚙ performs better than NETWORKDAYS
COUNTIFS
Known for Multiple Criteria Counting📈 is more versatile than NETWORKDAYS
⭐ is rated higher than NETWORKDAYS
NETWORKDAYS.INTL
Known for Custom Weekend Calculations📈 is more versatile than NETWORKDAYS
EOMONTH
Known for End Of Month Calculations📊 is easier to use than NETWORKDAYS
⚙ performs better than NETWORKDAYS
🛠 is more reliable than NETWORKDAYS
⭐ is rated higher than NETWORKDAYS
NOW
Known for Current Date And Time Retrieval📊 is easier to use than NETWORKDAYS
🛠 is more reliable than NETWORKDAYS
⭐ is rated higher than NETWORKDAYS
WEEKDAY
Known for Day Of Week Determination📊 is easier to use than NETWORKDAYS
⚙ performs better than NETWORKDAYS
🛠 is more reliable than NETWORKDAYS
⭐ is rated higher than NETWORKDAYS
DATEDIF
Known for Date Difference Calculations🔢 needs fewer arguments than NETWORKDAYS
📊 is easier to use than NETWORKDAYS
📈 is more versatile than NETWORKDAYS
⚙ performs better than NETWORKDAYS
🛠 is more reliable than NETWORKDAYS
⭐ is rated higher than NETWORKDAYS
IFERROR
Known for Error Handling And Prevention📊 is easier to use than NETWORKDAYS
PMT
Known for Calculate Loan Payments🔢 needs fewer arguments than NETWORKDAYS
⚙ performs better than NETWORKDAYS
🛠 is more reliable than NETWORKDAYS
⭐ is rated higher than NETWORKDAYS