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SuiteAnalytics

by Oracle NetSuite · Embedded BI

No-code, real-time dashboards and workbooks built into NetSuite ERP.

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Works with
NetSuite
Deployment
Cloud
Company size
SMB, Mid-market, Enterprise
Pricing
Subscription
Founded
1998
Headquarters
Austin, Texas, United States (Oracle NetSuite)

Overview

SuiteAnalytics is the native analytics and reporting capability built into Oracle NetSuite. Because it operates directly on the live NetSuite data source, it delivers real-time reporting, searches, KPIs, and dashboards without exporting data to a separate BI tool, making it the default analytics layer for NetSuite ERP customers.

At its center is SuiteAnalytics Workbook, a no-code tool for building datasets, pivot tables, charts, and reports by combining record types with multilevel joins and custom formula fields through drag-and-drop. The same Analytics Data Source underpins SuiteQL, a SQL query interface, so technical users can run complex queries against the same governed data. Role-based dashboards surface KPIs, reminders, report snapshots, and trend graphs personalized to each user.

For advanced needs, SuiteAnalytics Connect exposes the Analytics Data Source via ODBC/JDBC and SuiteQL for real-time access from external BI and data-warehouse tools, and NetSuite Analytics Warehouse provides a separate, prebuilt cloud data warehouse for cross-functional and historical analysis. SuiteAnalytics is delivered as part of the NetSuite cloud ERP SaaS.

Screenshots & demo

Demo video hosted on YouTube. Screenshots sourced from Oracle NetSuite.

Features & capabilities

SuiteAnalytics Workbook

No-code dataset and analysis builder.

  • Drag-and-drop dataset creation from NetSuite records
  • Multilevel joins across multiple record types, including custom records
  • Pivot tables and matrix analysis
  • Charts and visualizations within workbooks
  • Custom formula fields with dynamic values

Dashboards & KPIs

Role-based real-time portlets.

  • Role-based, personalized dashboards
  • KPI portlets with thresholds and comparisons
  • Reminders, trend graphs, and KPI scorecards
  • Report and search snapshot portlets
  • Real-time data reflecting live ERP transactions

Searches & Reports

Built-in operational reporting.

  • Saved searches with filters and criteria
  • Standard and customizable financial/operational reports
  • Highlighting, summarization, and grouping
  • Scheduled email delivery of searches and reports
  • Drill-down to source transactions

SuiteQL Query Interface

SQL access to the Analytics Data Source.

  • SuiteQL SQL queries against the analytics data source
  • Same record types/fields exposed in Workbook accessible via SuiteQL
  • Programmatic access via SuiteScript and REST
  • Complex joins and computed expressions

SuiteAnalytics Connect

External BI/data access.

  • ODBC, JDBC, and ADO.NET drivers
  • Real-time read access from external BI tools
  • Exposes the Analytics Data Source to data warehouses
  • Connect from tools such as Power BI, Tableau, and Excel

NetSuite Analytics Warehouse

Prebuilt cloud data warehouse (add-on).

  • Prebuilt, managed cloud data warehouse
  • Historical and cross-functional analysis
  • Blend NetSuite data with external sources
  • Prebuilt subject areas and content (Oracle Analytics-based)

Common use cases

  • NetSuite customers building real-time operational dashboards without a separate BI tool
  • No-code dataset and pivot analysis across NetSuite records via Workbook
  • Role-based KPI dashboards personalized per user
  • SQL-based querying of NetSuite data with SuiteQL
  • Feeding external BI tools (Power BI, Tableau) via SuiteAnalytics Connect
  • Historical and cross-functional analysis via NetSuite Analytics Warehouse
  • Financial and operational reporting directly on live ERP data

Strengths & considerations

Strengths

  • Native to NetSuite: real-time analysis on live ERP data with no extraction
  • No-code Workbook accessible to business users plus SuiteQL for technical users
  • Single Analytics Data Source shared across Workbook, SuiteQL, and Connect
  • Optional prebuilt cloud data warehouse for deeper, historical analytics

Considerations

  • Primarily focused on NetSuite data (cross-source analysis needs Connect or the Analytics Warehouse)
  • Connect and NetSuite Analytics Warehouse are separately licensed add-ons

ERP integrations

Prebuilt connectorBi-directionalNative Oracle NetSuite capability

Built into NetSuite; operates on the live ERP data source

Pricing

Model
Subscription
Free trial
No

Core SuiteAnalytics (Workbook, searches, reports, dashboards) is included with NetSuite ERP. SuiteAnalytics Connect and NetSuite Analytics Warehouse are separately licensed add-ons. Pricing is quoted as part of the NetSuite subscription. Get an independent shortlist with pricing guidance below.

Technical & security

Hosting
SaaS (multi-tenant) within Oracle NetSuite
Data residency
US, EU, and additional Oracle NetSuite data center regions
Compliance
SOC 1, SOC 2, ISO 27001, PCI DSS, GDPR
Mobile app
Yes
Languages
English, and NetSuite-supported languages

About the vendor

Founded
1998
Headquarters
Austin, Texas, United States (Oracle NetSuite)
Employees
Part of Oracle NetSuite
Ownership
Public (part of Oracle Corporation, NYSE: ORCL)

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SuiteAnalytics — frequently asked questions

Is SuiteAnalytics included with NetSuite?

Core SuiteAnalytics capabilities (Workbook, saved searches, reports, KPIs, and dashboards) are built into NetSuite ERP. SuiteAnalytics Connect and NetSuite Analytics Warehouse are separately licensed add-ons.

Do I need SQL skills to use SuiteAnalytics?

No. SuiteAnalytics Workbook is a no-code, drag-and-drop tool; SuiteQL is an optional SQL interface over the same Analytics Data Source for technical users.

Can I use external BI tools with NetSuite data?

Yes. SuiteAnalytics Connect exposes the Analytics Data Source via ODBC/JDBC/SuiteQL for real-time access from tools like Power BI, Tableau, and Excel.

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