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SUBTOTAL vs SMALL
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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 typesSUBTOTALSMALLOperation Type 🔧
Fundamental type of operation or action that the Excel function performs on its inputsSUBTOTALSMALL
Usage Context Comparison
For whom 👥
Target user groups who would benefit most from using this Excel functionBoth*SUBTOTALSMALLPurpose 📝
Primary purposes and use cases of the Excel functionSUBTOTAL- Data AnalysisFunctions specifically designed for analyzing data Click to see all.
- Data AggregationFunctions for combining and summarizing data Click to see all.
SMALL
Basic Information Comparison
Known For ⭐
Distinctive characteristic or primary strength of the Excel functionSUBTOTAL- Filtered Data Calculations
SMALL- Finding Nth Smallest Value
History Comparison
Facts Comparison
Interesting Fact 💡
Unique or lesser-known information about the Excel functionSUBTOTAL- Can Perform 11 Different Operations
SMALL- Commonly used in grade calculations
Sarcastic Fact 🤣
Humorous or ironic observation about the Excel functionSUBTOTAL- The Swiss Army Knife of Excel Functions
SMALL- The underachiever of the statistical functions
Usage Information Comparison
Formula Complexity Level 📖
Indicates the difficulty level and complexity of using the Excel function effectivelySUBTOTALSMALL
Technical Details Comparison
Version Compatibility 💻
Indicates which Excel versions and platforms the function is compatible with , including Office 365, Excel 2019, 2016, etc.Both*- Excel 2019Excel functions that work specifically in Excel 2019 version
- Excel 2016Excel functions that work specifically in Excel 2016 version
SMALLOperating System 💾
Specifies the operating systems where the function can be used , including Windows, macOS, and web platformsBoth*Required Arguments Count 🔢
Number of mandatory arguments needed for the function to work properlyBoth*Required Arguments Type 📊
The data types accepted as valid input arguments for the functionBoth*SUBTOTALSMALL
Evaluation Comparison
Ratings Comparison
Alternatives to SUBTOTAL
SUMIFS
Known for Multiple Condition Sum🔢 needs fewer arguments than SUBTOTAL
COUNTIFS
Known for Multiple Criteria Counting📈 is more versatile than SUBTOTAL
⭐ is rated higher than SUBTOTAL
SUMPRODUCT
Known for Matrix Multiplication Calculations📊 is easier to use than SUBTOTAL
⚙ performs better than SUBTOTAL
🛠 is more reliable than SUBTOTAL
⭐ is rated higher than SUBTOTAL
SUMIF
Known for Conditional Sum Calculations📊 is easier to use than SUBTOTAL
MAXIFS
Known for Multiple Criteria Max🔢 needs fewer arguments than SUBTOTAL
LARGE
Known for Finding Nth Largest Value📊 is easier to use than SUBTOTAL
PMT
Known for Calculate Loan Payments🔢 needs fewer arguments than SUBTOTAL
⚙ performs better than SUBTOTAL
🛠 is more reliable than SUBTOTAL
SUM
Known for Basic Arithmetic Calculations📊 is easier to use than SUBTOTAL
⚙ performs better than SUBTOTAL
🛠 is more reliable than SUBTOTAL
⭐ is rated higher than SUBTOTAL
MODE
Known for Finding Most Frequent Value📊 is easier to use than SUBTOTAL
⚙ performs better than SUBTOTAL