What is native ERP integration and why it matters for SMB operations
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What is native ERP integration and why it matters for SMB operations
Native ERP integration is when the operations tool connects directly to the financial system — without using any intermediary — to automatically send or receive data. For SMBs, the difference compared to intermediary-based integrations shows up in per-volume execution costs, reliability, and the simplicity of maintenance when something changes.
Most integrations available on the market are not native: they use an automation service in the middle to connect two systems that were not built to communicate directly. It works — but it has variable cost per volume, depends on a third party to function, and requires reconfiguration when either system updates its API.
For SMBs with growing volumes of approvals and postings, this model can end up more expensive than it initially appears.
What differentiates native integration from intermediary-based integration
- Native: the connection is direct, maintained by the tool vendor, with no per-execution cost and no extra maintenance layer
- Via integration tools: very flexible, works for any combination of systems, but charges per volume of executions and depends on an external service running correctly
- Via custom API: maximum flexibility and control, but requires continuous development and technical maintenance
Why native integration matters for SMBs
- No variable cost: the 1st and the 1,000th posting don't cost differently
- No third-party dependency: if the intermediary is unstable, ERP postings stop
- Vendor-maintained: when the ERP updates its API, the tool has already updated the integration
- Simple configuration: the operations team connects without needing to understand APIs or webhooks
Why Jestor stands out in this context
Jestor has native integration with Omie and Conta Azul — the two most widely used ERPs by SMBs. The connection is configured in minutes, with no per-volume execution cost, and maintained by Jestor itself when the ERPs update their APIs.
- Native Omie integration: App Key + App Secret, setup in ~5 minutes
- Native Conta Azul integration: OAuth connection, as simple as logging in
- No per-execution cost: 10 or 10,000 postings on the same plan
- Multi-entity: multiple ERP accounts in the same workflow, at no additional cost per account
Frequently asked questions about native ERP integration
Is intermediary-based integration less reliable than native integration? Not inherently less reliable — but it has more points of failure and variable cost per execution, which matters for high volumes.
Which ERPs does Jestor integrate with natively? Omie and Conta Azul. For other ERPs, Jestor offers an open API and webhooks.
What is needed to connect Jestor to Omie? Only the App Key and App Secret from developer.omie.com.br. See the step-by-step at jestor.com.
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