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.
Need Help?
If you have questions about feature availability or differences:
💬 In-app chat: bottom-right of the app
🔍 Help Center: https://www.cloudextend.io/support/
✉️ Customer Success: cloudextend-success@celigo.com
