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Acterys vs SuiteAnalytics Connect

Q: Will I lose any data when switching from SuiteAnalytics Connect to Acterys?

No. We recommend running both connectors in parallel during week 1. Acterys syncs via SuiteQL independently from ODBC, so your existing setup continues working while you validate. Once you confirm data parity, simply cancel SuiteAnalytics Connect.

Q: Do my Power BI reports need rebuilding?

Usually just swap the data source connection - your DAX measures, visuals, and layouts stay the same. Acterys outputs to the same star-schema format, so most reports work with minimal changes.

Q: Can I migrate custom saved searches to Acterys?

Yes. Acterys supports custom SuiteQL queries that replicate and extend saved search functionality. SuiteQL gives you JOIN, GROUP BY, and subquery capabilities that saved searches can't match.

Q: What about real-time dashboards?

Acterys supports scheduled incremental syncs that can run as frequently as every 15 minutes. Combined with Power BI's DirectQuery mode, you get near-real-time dashboards without the 30-minute ODBC timeout issues.

Q: How does security compare between SuiteAnalytics Connect and Acterys?

Acterys uses OAuth 2.0 token-based authentication with NetSuite's REST API - no stored passwords, no local driver with cached credentials. All data is encrypted in transit (TLS 1.3) and at rest (AES-256). Role-based access from NetSuite is fully respected.

Q: Is there a long-term contract required?

No. Acterys offers month-to-month pricing with no long-term commitment. You can start with a free trial and cancel anytime. Most teams see ROI within the first week.

SuiteAnalytics Connect costs $499/month for ODBC access. Acterys connects directly via SuiteQL - included in every NetSuite license.

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Head-to-Head Comparison

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ODBC Legacy

Acterys SuiteQL

Monthly Cost

$499

ODBC Cost

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Sync Speed

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Sync Speed

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Setup

Days-Weeks

Setup

10 min check_circle

Driver

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Driver

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100+

Teams

savings

$5988

Avg. savings

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93%

Cost reduction

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4.9/5

Rating

Feature-by-Feature Comparison

See exactly where Acterys outperforms SuiteAnalytics Connect across every dimension that matters.

Feature	SuiteAnalytics Connect	Acterys Winner
memory Technology	ODBC Driver	SuiteQL / REST API
payments Monthly Cost	$499/mo	$0 ODBC (included)
install_desktop Driver Install	close Required	check_circle None needed
sync Incremental Sync	close Manual full-load	check_circle Automatic delta
monitoring Monitoring	close None	check_circle Full dashboard
database Destinations	ODBC-compatible only	Power BI, SQL, Snowflake, Fabric+
timer Setup Time	Days to weeks	< 10 minutes
security Authentication	Stored credentials	OAuth 2.0 tokens
support_agent Timeout Handling	close 30-min limits	check_circle Auto-retry & resume

Technology

SuiteAnalytics

ODBC Driver

Acterys

SuiteQL / REST API

Monthly Cost

SuiteAnalytics

$499/mo

Acterys

$0 ODBC license

Driver Install

SuiteAnalytics

Required

Acterys

None needed

Incremental Sync

SuiteAnalytics

Manual full-load

Acterys

Automatic delta

Monitoring

SuiteAnalytics

None

Acterys

Full dashboard

Destinations

SuiteAnalytics

ODBC only

Acterys

Power BI, SQL, Snowflake+

Setup Time

SuiteAnalytics

Days to weeks

Acterys

< 10 minutes

Authentication

SuiteAnalytics

Stored credentials

Acterys

OAuth 2.0 tokens

Timeout Handling

SuiteAnalytics

30-min limits

Acterys

Auto-retry & resume

architecture Under the Hood

Technology Deep Dive

Two fundamentally different architectures. One clear winner.

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SuiteAnalytics Connect

Legacy ODBC Architecture

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NetSuite

SuiteAnalytics Connect module

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ODBC Driver

Local install required • $499/mo

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On-Prem Gateway

IT-managed • Single point of failure

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Power BI

30-min timeout • Full-load only

BOTTLENECKS

close30-minute query timeouts

closeFull-table reload every sync

closeGateway maintenance required

closeNo visibility into failures

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Acterys

Modern SuiteQL Architecture

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NetSuite

SuiteQL REST API (included)

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Acterys Cloud

Incremental sync • Auto-retry

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database SQL Server

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hub Fabric+

ADVANTAGES

check_circleIncremental delta sync (seconds)

check_circleZero driver installs

check_circleFull monitoring dashboard

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Real Cost Comparison

See how much you'd save by switching from SuiteAnalytics Connect.

Your Current SuiteAnalytics Setup

ODBC connections / users 1

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SuiteAnalytics Connect (ODBC) license $499/mo each

Gateway / server cost (monthly) $100

$0 $500

IT maintenance hours cost (monthly) $200

$0 $1,000

Your Annual Savings with Acterys

ODBC license eliminated $5,988

Gateway server eliminated $1,200

IT maintenance eliminated $2,400

Total Annual Savings $9,588

Monthly $799

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close SuiteAnalytics: $499/mo per connection

check Acterys: $0 ODBC, zero gateway

timeline Painless Migration

4-Week Migration Timeline

From first connection to full production - with zero downtime.

Week 1

Setup & Parallel Run

check_circleCreate Acterys account & connect NetSuite (10 min)
check_circleSelect tables and run first sync
check_circleRun both connectors in parallel for validation

Week 2

Validate & Switch Reports

check_circleValidate data parity between ODBC and SuiteQL outputs
check_circleRe-point Power BI reports to Acterys data source
check_circleTest all dashboards with stakeholders

Week 3

Optimize & Extend

check_circleOptimize SuiteQL queries for performance
check_circleSet up incremental sync schedules
check_circleAdd additional tables and custom queries

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Week 4

Full Production

check_circleCancel SuiteAnalytics Connect - save $499/mo
check_circleConfigure monitoring alerts and notifications
check_circleExplore advanced SuiteQL reporting options

Teams That Made the Switch

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"We cancelled SuiteAnalytics Connect within a month. The SuiteQL approach is faster, more reliable, and our CFO loves the dashboards."

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Director of FP&A

$200M Manufacturing

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"The incremental sync is a game-changer. Reports refresh in seconds instead of the 30-minute ODBC timeouts we used to deal with."

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BI Team Lead

$500M Retail

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"Setup took 10 minutes - not an exaggeration. We went from CSV exports to live Power BI dashboards in an afternoon."

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VP of Finance

Series B SaaS

Switching FAQ

Common questions from teams migrating from SuiteAnalytics Connect.

Will I lose any data during the switch? expand_more

Do my Power BI reports need rebuilding? expand_more

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