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PMT vs SUBTOTAL vs MAXIFS
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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 typesPMTSUBTOTALMAXIFSOperation Type 🔧
Fundamental type of operation or action that the Excel function performs on its inputsPMTSUBTOTALMAXIFS
Usage Context Comparison
For whom 👥
Target user groups who would benefit most from using this Excel functionPMT- 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- Data AnalystsSUBTOTAL is designed for Data Analysts. Excel functions specifically designed for data analysis and interpretation Click to see all.
- AccountantsSUBTOTAL is designed for Accountants. Excel functions commonly used by accountants for financial tracking and reporting Click to see all.
MAXIFSPurpose 📝
Primary purposes and use cases of the Excel functionPMTSUBTOTAL- Data AnalysisSUBTOTAL is used for Data Analysis. Functions specifically designed for analyzing data Click to see all.
- Data AggregationSUBTOTAL is used for Data Aggregation. Functions for combining and summarizing data Click to see all.
MAXIFS
Basic Information Comparison
Known For ⭐
Distinctive characteristic or primary strength of the Excel functionPMT- Calculate Loan PaymentsPMT is known for Calculate Loan Payments.
SUBTOTAL- Filtered Data CalculationsSUBTOTAL is known for Filtered Data Calculations.
MAXIFS- Multiple Criteria MaxMAXIFS is known for Multiple Criteria Max.
History Comparison
Facts Comparison
Interesting Fact 💡
Unique or lesser-known information about the Excel functionPMT- Most used function in banking industry
SUBTOTAL- Can Perform 11 Different Operations
MAXIFS- Can handle up to 127 criteria pairs
Sarcastic Fact 🤣
Humorous or ironic observation about the Excel functionPMT- The function that reminds you of your debts
SUBTOTAL- The Swiss Army Knife of Excel Functions
MAXIFS- Like finding the tallest person who likes both pizza and sushi
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*SUBTOTALMAXIFSVersion Compatibility 💻
Indicates which Excel versions and platforms the function is compatible with < including Office 365< Excel 2019< 2016< etc.For all*PMT- Excel 2019PMT is compatible with Excel 2019 Excel functions that work specifically in Excel 2019 version Click to see all.
- Excel 2013PMT is compatible with Excel 2013 Excel functions that work specifically in Excel 2013 version Click to see all.
SUBTOTALMAXIFSOperating 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
PMTRequired Arguments Count 🔢
Number of mandatory arguments needed for the function to work properlyPMTSUBTOTALMAXIFSRequired Arguments Type 📊
The data types accepted as valid input arguments for the functionFor all*- NumberExcel functions that perform calculations specifically with numerical inputs
- NumberExcel functions that perform calculations specifically with numerical inputs
- NumberExcel functions that perform calculations specifically with numerical inputs
SUBTOTALMAXIFS
Evaluation Comparison
Pros ✅
Key advantages and strengths of the Excel functionPMT- 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
MAXIFS- Multiple Condition Support
- Array HandlingFunctions that efficiently process arrays and ranges of data Click to see all.
- Efficient Processing
Cons ❌
Limitations and potential drawbacks of the Excel functionPMT- Negative Number Output
- Complex Parameters
SUBTOTAL- Function Code Memorization
- Limited Operations
MAXIFS
Ratings Comparison
Alternatives to PMT
SUMIFS
Known for Multiple Condition Sum📈 is more versatile than PMT
ROUND
Known for Round Numbers📊 is easier to use than PMT
📈 is more versatile than PMT
⭐ is rated higher than PMT
FACT
Known for Calculate Factorials📊 is easier to use than PMT
MOD
Known for Division Remainder Calculations📊 is easier to use than PMT
MIN
Known for Finding Lowest Value📊 is easier to use than PMT
⭐ is rated higher than PMT
AVERAGE
Known for Basic Statistical Calculation📊 is easier to use than PMT
⭐ is rated higher than PMT
PRODUCT
Known for Multiplying Numbers Together📊 is easier to use than PMT
COUNTIFS
Known for Multiple Criteria Counting📈 is more versatile than PMT
⭐ is rated higher than PMT
RIGHT
Known for Extract Rightmost Characters📊 is easier to use than PMT
⭐ is rated higher than PMT
SUBSTITUTE
Known for Replace Specific Text📈 is more versatile than PMT
⭐ is rated higher than PMT