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Feature Comparison: ExtendInsights Data Management – Legacy vs New Version

ExtendInsights Data Management | Compare capabilities between the legacy and current version

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The table below highlights the functional differences between the Legacy (Classic / SmartClient) version and the New (NextGen) version of ExtendInsights Data Management for NetSuite.

✅ The New Version is the only supported version today.
❌ Legacy is fully deprecated.


Feature Comparison Table

Features

Legacy Version

New Version

Download Records using Data Filters

✔️

✔️

Download Saved Searches to Templates

✔️

✔️

Reload / Refresh Records

✔️

✔️

Delete Records

✔️

✔️

Background Upload (Burst Upload)

✔️

(Enterprise only)

✔️

(All editions)

Real-Time (Synchronous) Upload

✔️

✔️

Create Templates

✔️

✔️

Edit Templates

✔️

✔️

Work with Templates in Shared Workbooks

✔️

✔️

Support for Metadata Customizations

✔️

✔️

Support for Custom Transactions

✔️

✔️

Saved Search Raw Download

✔️

Saved Search Joins

✔️

Support for NetSuite 2024.1 WSDL

✔️

Theme Support (Light / Dark / System)

✔️

Federated Login (Microsoft / Google)

✔️

Login with Google

✔️

Enhanced Picklist (Cell Operations)

✔️

Filters Travel with Workbook

✔️

Support for Multi-Select Fields

✔️

Empty / Null Field Handling

✔️

Access Unlimited NetSuite Accounts

✔️

Improved Template Builder (Multi-select fields, drag & scroll)

✔️

Organization Template Sharing

✔️

Faster UI & Performance Improvements

✔️


📝 Notes

  • Saved Search Raw Download and Search Joins were legacy-only behaviors and are not supported in the New Version.

  • The New Version introduces Analytics-style filtering and a unified search/filter experience instead.

  • Background Upload is now available to all users, not just Enterprise.

  • The New Version supports multiple NetSuite accounts under a single login.

  • Authentication is now handled via Microsoft 365 or Google, not NetSuite credentials.


Summary

The New version:

  • Includes all core data management functionality

  • Adds significant usability, performance, and scalability improvements

  • Removes legacy technical limitations

  • Serves as the foundation for future ExtendInsights enhancements

Legacy is no longer supported.


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