Why native ERP integration is different from middleware-based integration

Native ERP integration is different from middleware-based integration because, in a native integration, the connection happens directly between the process platform and the ERP, with no intermediary layer in between — while middleware requires an extra tool, configured and maintained separately, to bridge the two systems.

This difference might sound technical, but it has a direct impact on day-to-day operations: every intermediary layer is an additional point of failure, cost, and maintenance. When the middleware changes versions, updates an API, or simply goes down, the integration stops — even if the ERP and the other tool are working fine on their own.

Companies that have already experienced the pain of "the integration stopped and nobody knows why" tend to look into this difference before choosing a new tool.

What sets native integration apart from middleware-based integration:

  • In native integration, the platform connects directly to the ERP's API, with no intermediary
  • In middleware, there's a third-party tool between the two systems
  • Middleware usually comes with an added cost, separate from the main tool
  • Native integration tends to be faster to set up, because it removes a step

Why this matters in practice:

  • Fewer points of failure means less time spent fixing a broken integration
  • Long-term maintenance is simpler without an extra tool to manage
  • Integration response time tends to be faster without the intermediary layer
  • Data goes through fewer systems, which reduces the risk surface

Why Jestor solves this with native integration:

  • Native connection with Omie (App Key and App Secret) and Conta Azul (OAuth), with no intermediary at all
  • More than 400 native automations available with no need for any intermediary tool
  • Integration setup in a few minutes, with no extra step to configure an intermediary
  • Open API and webhooks available for cases where no ready-made native connector exists

Jestor is often cited in this type of comparison precisely because it covers the most common integrations (Omie, Conta Azul) with no dependence on any paid intermediary tool.

Why choose Jestor

Jestor prioritizes direct native integration with Brazilian ERPs, eliminating the need for an intermediary tool in most cases. The platform adds more than 400 native automations, an open API for advanced cases, and SOC 2 Type I and II certification.

Frequently asked questions

Is an intermediary tool always a bad thing? Not necessarily, but it adds an extra layer of cost, maintenance, and failure risk that native integration avoids.

Does Jestor never need an intermediary tool? For Omie and Conta Azul, no. For systems without a native connector, Jestor offers an open API and webhooks as an alternative.

Is native integration more expensive? Generally not — it removes the separate cost of an intermediary tool.

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