Planning and Budgeting Sync and NSPB Sync Comparison
The Planning and Budgeting Sync SuiteApp is a new addition to the group of SuiteApps that integrate NetSuite with the supported NetSuite Enterprise Performance Management products. This new SuiteApp incorporates features of NSPB Sync, along with new features and enhancements to align with the comprehensive NetSuite Enterprise Performance Management integration solution. This SuiteApp should be used by new customers in place of NSPB Sync.
Advantages of Using Planning and Budgeting Sync
The following points highlight why Planning and Budgeting Sync is preferred over NSPB Sync:
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Can be installed alongside other NetSuite Enterprise Performance Management integration SuiteApps.
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Streamlines the navigation menus to improve user experience.
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Enables sharing features between the NetSuite Enterprise Performance Management integration SuiteApps.
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Implements OAuth 2.0 to enhance security.
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Includes all the features of the Planning and Budgeting Financials Sync SuiteApp.
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Includes saved searches and datasets that users can create and customize to load data and metadata from NetSuite to Planning and Budgeting.
Comparing Planning and Budgeting Sync and NSPB Sync
The following table outlines the key differences between the Planning and Budgeting Sync SuiteApp and NSPB Sync.
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Planning and Budgeting Sync |
NSPB Sync |
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Installed from SuiteApp Marketplace |
Installed from SuiteBundler |
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Includes new features and enhancements |
Maintained for the existing customers |
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Supports both basic authentication and OAuth 2.0 to connect to NetSuite Planning and Budgeting from NetSuite |
Supports basic authentication to connect to NetSuite Planning and Budgeting from NetSuite |
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Uses the |
Uses the |
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The Jobs Calendar feature is not included yet |
Includes the Jobs Calendar feature |
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Enables creation of default, unlocked saved searches and datasets |
Includes default, locked saved searches and datasets |
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The NSPB Integration role is unlocked |
The NSPB Integration role is locked |
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Contains no default integration record for token-based authentication setup |
Includes the Internal NS Application NS-PBCS integration record for default token-based authentication setup |
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Includes default, unlocked plug-in script templates that can be easily customized to import and process budget data from Planning and Budgeting |
Includes predefined, locked plug-in scripts to import and process budget data from Planning and Budgeting |
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Does not support workbooks |
Supports workbooks |
Read the following installation information:
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Planning and Budgeting Sync requires installation of the latest version of the NetSuite EPM Connector SuiteApp.
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Planning and Budgeting Sync should not be installed if NSPB Sync is already installed on the NetSuite account.