Both Suitelets and Restlets are used in NetSuite for different purposes. Here’s a comparison:
Restlets:
- They are server-side scripts and interact with NetSuite data3.
- They can be used with GET, POST, PUT, DELETE requests, making them ideal for building an API to use in another application.
- They are more suitable for low-bandwidth use cases where they handle operations that require less data transfer over the network. This is particularly useful in scenarios where network connectivity is limited or data usage needs to be minimized.
- You can create a Restlet so that all actions required for a business flow can be executed within a single call.
- Restlets can be tailored for a specific need and are highly efficient.
Suitelets:
- They are also server-side scripts hosted in NetSuite by creating script records.
- They can be used with GET, POST requests.
- They can be used along with NetSuite’s server widgets to make native-looking NetSuite HTML pages.
- They can also technically be used as an API.
- Suitelets offer developers ease of adaptation, control, and more customization.
In summary, the choice between Suitelets and Restlets depends on the specific requirements of your integration with NetSuite. If you’re building an API for use in another application, Restlets might be more suitable. On the other hand, if you’re looking to create native-looking NetSuite HTML pages or need more control and customization, Suitelets could be the better choice.