Compare SUM vs SUMIFS

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Compare SUM vs SUMIFS side-by-side — differences, popularity and recommendation

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Feature
Math & Trig
=SUM()
★ Winner
Syntax
Math & Trig
=SUMIFS()
Syntax
Category
Math & Trig math-trig
Math & Trig math-trig
Popularity
100 / 100
90 / 100
Views
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Output
Number
Number
Version
All versions
Excel 2007
Volatile
No
No
Dynamic Array
No
No
Description
How to use the SUM function in Excel to add individual values, cell references, ranges, or a mix of all three.
How to use the SUMIFS function in Excel, one of Excel’s math and trig functions, to add arguments that meet multiple criteria.
Syntax
=SUM(number1,[number2],...)
=SUMIFS(sum_range, criteria_range1, criteria1, [criteria_range2, criteria2], ...)
Arguments
2 Arguments
number1 number2-255 (Optional)
4 Arguments
sum_range criteria_range1 criteria1 criteria_range2, criteria2 (Optional)
Examples
2
2
Tips
0
5

★ Recommendation — Winner: =SUM()

=SUM() is recommended based on higher popularity, newer version and Dynamic Array support.

Winner: =SUM()