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SUMIF vs DSUM vs OFFSET

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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

SUMIF

Mathematical

SUMIF belongs to the Mathematical category. Excel functions for performing mathematical calculations Click to see all.

DSUM

Database

DSUM belongs to the Database category. Excel functions for managing and analyzing database-like data Click to see all.

OFFSET

Lookup & Reference

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

Fundamental type of operation or action that the Excel function performs on its inputs

SUMIF

Calculation

SUMIF performs Calculation operations. Excel functions for performing various calculations Click to see all.

DSUM

Aggregation

DSUM performs Aggregation operations. Excel functions for combining and summarizing data Click to see all.

OFFSET

Retrieval

OFFSET performs Retrieval operations. Functions specialized in fetching data from various sources Click to see all.

Usage Context Comparison

Basic Information Comparison

Known For ⭐

Distinctive characteristic or primary strength of the Excel function

SUMIF

Conditional Sum Calculations

SUMIF is known for Conditional Sum Calculations.

DSUM

Database Sum Operations

DSUM is known for Database Sum Operations.

OFFSET

Dynamic Range Manipulation

OFFSET is known for Dynamic Range Manipulation.

History Comparison

Creation Date 📅

Original release date of the Excel function

SUMIF

Excel 95

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

DSUM

Excel 97

DSUM was created in Excel 97. Functions first available in Excel 97 version Click to see all.

OFFSET

Excel 3.0

OFFSET was created in Excel 3.0. Functions that originated in Excel 3.0 version Click to see all.
Created By 👤

Organization or team responsible for developing the function

For all*

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

SUMIF

Originally created for financial reporting

DSUM

Less known but powerful feature

OFFSET

Essential for dynamic charts
Sarcastic Fact 🤣

Humorous or ironic observation about the Excel function

SUMIF

Makes counting look complicated when simple math would do

DSUM

The calculator that went to business school

OFFSET

The parkour artist of Excel functions

Usage Information Comparison

Formula Complexity Level 📖

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

SUMIF

Intermediate

SUMIF has a Intermediate complexity level. Excel functions with moderate complexity for various tasks Click to see all.

DSUM

Advanced

DSUM has a Advanced complexity level. Complex Excel functions for sophisticated calculations and operations Click to see all.

OFFSET

Advanced

OFFSET has a Advanced complexity level. Complex Excel functions for sophisticated calculations and operations Click to see all.

Technical Details Comparison

Input Data Type 📝

Types of data that the Excel function accepts as input parameters

SUMIF

Number

SUMIF accepts Number as input data. Excel functions specifically designed for numerical calculations Click to see all.

Array

SUMIF accepts Array as input data. Excel functions designed to work with arrays and ranges of data Click to see all.

DSUM

Number

DSUM accepts Number as input data. Excel functions specifically designed for numerical calculations Click to see all.

OFFSET

Range

OFFSET accepts Range as input data. Excel functions that operate on cell ranges and data sets 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
Excel 2016

Excel functions that work specifically in Excel 2016 version
Excel 2013

Excel functions that work specifically in Excel 2013 version
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
Required Arguments Count 🔢

Number of mandatory arguments needed for the function to work properly

SUMIF

2

SUMIF needs 2 required arguments Click to see all.

DSUM

3

DSUM needs 3 required arguments Click to see all.

OFFSET

3

OFFSET needs 3 required arguments Click to see all.
Required Arguments Type 📊

The data types accepted as valid input arguments for the function

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Range

Excel functions that operate on cell ranges for calculations

SUMIF

Number

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

OFFSET

Number

OFFSET 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 function

SUMIF

Easy To Use

Versatile For Filtering Sums

Excel functions that excel at calculating sums with various filtering options Click to see all.

Clear Syntax

DSUM

Powerful Database Calculations

Excel functions for database calculations enable efficient handling of structured data collections Click to see all.

Complex Criteria Support

OFFSET

Flexible Range Selection

Functions that enable selecting dynamic ranges and cell references flexibly Click to see all.

Dynamic References

Functions that can automatically adjust cell references based on changes Click to see all.
Cons ❌

Limitations and potential drawbacks of the Excel function

SUMIF

Limited To Single Condition

Can Be Slow With Large Datasets

Functions that process large amounts of data may significantly impact spreadsheet performance Click to see all.

DSUM

Complicated Syntax

Requires Database Structure

OFFSET

Volatile Calculation

Complex Syntax

Ratings Comparison

Alternatives to SUMIF

Known for Multiple Condition Sum

🔢 needs fewer arguments than SUMIF

📈 is more versatile than SUMIF

⚙ performs better than SUMIF

⭐ is rated higher than SUMIF

Known for Matrix Multiplication Calculations

📈 is more versatile than SUMIF

⚙ performs better than SUMIF

🛠 is more reliable than SUMIF

⭐ is rated higher than SUMIF

Known for Multiple Criteria Counting

📈 is more versatile than SUMIF

⚙ performs better than SUMIF

⭐ is rated higher than SUMIF

Known for Multiple Criteria Based Average

📈 is more versatile than SUMIF

⚙ performs better than SUMIF

⭐ is rated higher than SUMIF

Known for Counting Numeric Cells

📊 is easier to use than SUMIF

⚙ performs better than SUMIF

🛠 is more reliable than SUMIF

⭐ is rated higher than SUMIF

Known for Finding Nth Smallest Value

⚙ performs better than SUMIF

⭐ is rated higher than SUMIF

Known for Counting With Conditions

⚙ performs better than SUMIF

⭐ is rated higher than SUMIF

Known for Multiple Criteria Max

🔢 needs fewer arguments than SUMIF

📈 is more versatile than SUMIF

⚙ performs better than SUMIF

⭐ is rated higher than SUMIF

Known for Finding Nth Largest Value

⚙ performs better than SUMIF

⭐ is rated higher than SUMIF

Known for Vertical Data Search

🔢 needs fewer arguments than SUMIF

📈 is more versatile than SUMIF