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Internal vs. External REST calls

  • April 21, 2026
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This is more of a discussion topic than a question… 

I’m considering a customization that uses the REST API internally to access data stored in Acumatica.  I know that this isn’t the recommended API. I should be using the Platform API, but there is a good chance that what is being developped will eventualy move outside of Acumatica as a standalone application that talks to Acumatica.

What are your thoughts on this?

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  • Varsity I
  • April 22, 2026

Using REST API internally in Acumatica ERP is technically possible, but not recommended due to performance overhead, separate transactions, and added complexity.

 

A better approach is to use the Platform API (graphs/DACs) and build a service layer abstraction. This way, if the solution is later moved outside Acumatica, you can replace the implementation with REST without changing your core logic.