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Power Query with NetSuite still requires ODBC setup for live data connections, plus limited refresh automation without Power BI and complex authentication management. These limitations create performance issues with large datasets and maintenance overhead.
Here’s a superior alternative that combines Power Query’s ease of use with better NetSuite integration, true automation capabilities, and no ODBC dependencies.
Get better than Power Query with Coefficient ‘s purpose-built NetSuite integration
NetSuite users can achieve Power Query-like functionality with superior features through Coefficient’s visual data selection and live connection capabilities. This eliminates ODBC middleware while providing better performance and automated refresh scheduling.
The key advantages are direct API connection for faster performance, native NetSuite support for saved searches and custom fields, and cloud processing that refreshes even when Excel is closed.
How to make it work
Step 1. Install Coefficient for no-code interface similar to Power Query.
Add Coefficient from Excel’s add-in store. The visual data selection interface provides point-and-click functionality like Power Query but optimized specifically for NetSuite’s data structures.
Step 2. Connect directly to NetSuite without ODBC setup.
Authenticate with NetSuite using OAuth (one-time setup). This establishes a direct API connection that’s faster and more reliable than Power Query’s ODBC requirements.
Step 3. Build queries using visual interface with live preview.
Select Records & Lists or Saved Searches, choose fields, apply filters, and see real-time preview of your data. This provides Power Query’s ease of use with better NetSuite-specific features.
Step 4. Set up true automation with cloud refresh.
Schedule hourly, daily, or weekly refreshes that run automatically without Power Automate. Updates happen in the cloud, so your data stays current even when Excel is closed.
Superior NetSuite integration without ODBC complexity
This approach delivers Power Query-like functionality with better NetSuite integration, easier setup, and more reliable automation. You get visual data selection plus features that Power Query can’t match, like saved search access and true cloud refresh. Try Coefficient as your Power Query alternative for better NetSuite live data connections.
