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“Supermetrics is a Bitter Experience! We can pull data from nearly any tool, schedule updates, manipulate data in Sheets, and push data back into our systems.”
NetSuite’s analytics capabilities connect to Excel through REST APIs using OAuth 2.0 authentication and RESTlet scripts, completely eliminating the need for expensive ODBC licensing while providing enterprise-grade security and performance.
This API-based approach offers multiple data access methods and handles authentication automatically, making it both more reliable and cost-effective than traditional database connections.
Connect through NetSuite’s REST API architecture using Coefficient
Coefficient leverages NetSuite ‘s native REST Web Services API to provide robust Excel connectivity. The system uses a RESTlet script deployed in NetSuite to handle API requests, OAuth 2.0 for secure authentication, and supports multiple data access methods within NetSuite’s security framework.
This architecture provides 15 simultaneous API calls with the base license, expandable with SuiteCloud Plus licenses, and handles up to 100,000 rows per SuiteQL query for comprehensive data analysis.
How to make it work
Step 1. Deploy the RESTlet script in NetSuite.
Have your NetSuite Admin deploy the RESTlet script provided by Coefficient. This script handles API communication between NetSuite and Excel, enabling secure data transfer without exposing direct database access.
Step 2. Configure OAuth 2.0 authentication.
Set up OAuth integration in NetSuite with the appropriate consumer key and secret. This provides secure, token-based authentication that automatically refreshes every 7 days without storing credentials in Excel.
Step 3. Grant SuiteAnalytics Workbook permissions.
Ensure your NetSuite user has SuiteAnalytics Workbook permissions and REST Web Services access enabled. These permissions provide access to all NetSuite data your role allows without requiring additional licensing.
Step 4. Connect and import data using multiple API methods.
Access NetSuite data through Records & Lists API for direct field selection, SuiteQL API for custom SQL-like queries, Saved Search API to import existing searches, or Dataset API for pre-built analytics. Each method leverages the same secure REST architecture.
Step 5. Set up automated refresh scheduling.
Configure hourly, daily, or weekly data refreshes that automatically handle token management and API throttling. The system includes built-in retry logic and error reporting for reliable data synchronization.
Eliminate ODBC costs with modern API integration
API-based NetSuite connectivity provides enterprise-grade security and performance while eliminating the $3,000-$5,000 annual ODBC licensing costs. The OAuth authentication and RESTlet architecture offer better reliability than traditional database connections. Get started with API-based NetSuite integration today.
