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SUMPRODUCT vs COUNT vs SUBTOTAL

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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

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Mathematical

Excel functions for performing mathematical calculations
Operation Type 🔧

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

SUMPRODUCT

Calculation

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

COUNT

Calculation

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

SUBTOTAL

Aggregation

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

Usage Context Comparison

For whom 👥

Target user groups who would benefit most from using this Excel function

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Data Analysts

Excel functions specifically designed for data analysis and interpretation

SUMPRODUCT

Financial Professionals

SUMPRODUCT is designed for Financial Professionals. Excel functions essential for financial analysis and planning Click to see all.

COUNT

Business Managers

COUNT is designed for Business Managers. Excel functions helpful for business management and decision making Click to see all.

SUBTOTAL

Accountants

SUBTOTAL is designed for Accountants. Excel functions commonly used by accountants for financial tracking and reporting Click to see all.
Purpose 📝

Primary purposes and use cases of the Excel function

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Data Analysis

Functions specifically designed for analyzing data

SUBTOTAL

Data Aggregation

SUBTOTAL is used for Data Aggregation. Functions for combining and summarizing data Click to see all.

Basic Information Comparison

Known For ⭐

Distinctive characteristic or primary strength of the Excel function

SUMPRODUCT

Matrix Multiplication Calculations

SUMPRODUCT is known for Matrix Multiplication Calculations.

COUNT

Counting Numeric Cells

COUNT is known for Counting Numeric Cells.

SUBTOTAL

Filtered Data Calculations

SUBTOTAL is known for Filtered Data Calculations.

History Comparison

Creation Date 📅

Original release date of the Excel function

SUMPRODUCT

Excel 95

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

COUNT

Excel 2.0

COUNT was created in Excel 2.0. Functions introduced in the Excel 2.0 version release Click to see all.

SUBTOTAL

Excel 97

SUBTOTAL was created in Excel 97. Functions first available in Excel 97 version Click to see all.
Created By 👤

Organization or team responsible for developing the function

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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

SUMPRODUCT

Can multiply and sum arrays simultaneously

COUNT

Originally designed for VisiCalc spreadsheets

SUBTOTAL

Can Perform 11 Different Operations
Sarcastic Fact 🤣

Humorous or ironic observation about the Excel function

SUMPRODUCT

The function that makes accountants feel like they're doing linear algebra

COUNT

Keeps counting even when you wish it would stop

SUBTOTAL

The Swiss Army Knife of Excel Functions

Usage Information Comparison

Formula Complexity Level 📖

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

SUMPRODUCT

Intermediate

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

COUNT

Simple

COUNT has a Simple complexity level. Basic Excel functions for common calculations and tasks Click to see all.

SUBTOTAL

Intermediate

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

Technical Details Comparison

Input Data Type 📝

Types of data that the Excel function accepts as input parameters

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Number

Excel functions specifically designed for numerical calculations
Array

Excel functions designed to work with arrays and ranges of data

COUNT

Range

COUNT 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

COUNT

Excel 2013

COUNT is compatible with Excel 2013 Excel functions that work specifically in Excel 2013 version Click to see all.
Operating System 💾

Specifies the operating systems where the function can be used < including Windows< macOS< and web platforms

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Windows

Excel functions optimized for Windows operating system
MacOS

Excel functions optimized for MacOS users

COUNT

Web Excel

COUNT runs on Web Excel Excel functions available in web-based versions Click to see all.
Required Arguments Count 🔢

Number of mandatory arguments needed for the function to work properly

SUMPRODUCT

2

SUMPRODUCT needs 2 required arguments Click to see all.

COUNT

1

COUNT needs 1 required arguments Click to see all.

SUBTOTAL

2

SUBTOTAL needs 2 required arguments Click to see all.
Required Arguments Type 📊

The data types accepted as valid input arguments for the function

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Array

Excel functions that specifically work with array inputs for calculations

SUMPRODUCT

Range

SUMPRODUCT accepts Range as input types Excel functions that operate on cell ranges for calculations Click to see all.

COUNT

Number

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

Range

COUNT accepts Range as input types Excel functions that operate on cell ranges for calculations Click to see all.

SUBTOTAL

Number

SUBTOTAL 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

SUMPRODUCT

Powerful For Array Calculations

Excel functions optimized for array calculations handle multiple values simultaneously for efficient processing Click to see all.

Handles Multiple Arrays

Powerful Array Handling

Flexible

COUNT

Fast And Efficient

Easy To Understand

Functions with clear and intuitive syntax that are simple to learn Click to see all.

Widely Used

SUBTOTAL

Ignores Hidden Rows

Multiple Functions
Cons ❌

Limitations and potential drawbacks of the Excel function

SUMPRODUCT

Complex Syntax For Beginners

Limited To Numeric Data

Complex Syntax

Performance Intensive

COUNT

Limited To Numbers Only

Ignores Text Cells

SUBTOTAL

Function Code Memorization

Limited Operations