External Database Connector

by Intelligent SystemsMicrosoft 365Paid

Connects external databases with Microsoft Dynamics 365 Business Central for mapped data imports, exports, queries, and scheduled processing.

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What it does

Connects external databases with Microsoft Dynamics 365 Business Central through an API running on Windows Server 2016 or later. The app maps tables, views, and fields between external databases and Business Central, then creates or overwrites entries. It also supports exports from Business Central tables or queries to external databases. Data processing can be scheduled through a job queue, with email notifications after processing.

Key capabilities

from the Microsoft Marketplace listing

API database connection

Establishes a connection between external databases and the Business Central ERP database through an API.

Mapped data import

Imports data from external databases into Business Central using table and field mappings.

Raw query execution

Executes raw queries against connected external databases.

Transaction logging

Maintains a log of data transactions.

Mapped data export

Exports data from Business Central tables or queries to external databases through field mappings.

Scheduled processing

Automates data processing through a job queue scheduler.

Processing notifications

Sends email notifications after data processing.

Use cases

  • Organizations can connect existing cloud or on-premises databases with their Business Central ERP system.
  • Companies can exchange data between Business Central and databases such as MySQL, Microsoft SQL Server, Oracle, PostgreSQL, MongoDB, and MS Access.

Who it's for

The app is intended for organizations and companies using external databases with Microsoft Dynamics 365 Business Central.

How it compares

External Database Connector is paid and cloud-deployed, while Pax8 Connector and Connector for SharePoint are free and cloud-deployed. BarTender® Print Connector for Dynamics 365 Business Central and eConnect for Dynamics 365 Business Central are also paid and cloud-deployed. External Database Connector was updated on Apr 2026, compared with alternative update dates ranging from Nov 2024 to Aug 2026.

NamePricingDeploymentUpdated
External Database Connectorthis pluginPaidCloud
Database ConnectorFreeServer
Pax8 ConnectorFreeCloud
Connector for SharePointFreeCloud
BarTender® Print Connector for Dynamics 365 Business CentralNot in catalog
eConnect for Dynamics 365 Business CentralPaidCloud

In the catalog

83 plugins in Dynamics 365 Business Central · Integration

Price distribution: 5 free, 2 freemium, 76 paid

Pricing & deployment

Platform
Microsoft 365
Product
Dynamics 365 Business Central
Deployment
Cloud
Pricing
Paid

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What the vendor says

«External Database Connector application facilitates the exchange of data between any external database and Microsoft Dynamics 365 Business Central cloud or on-premises ERP system. At Intelligent Systems, we understand that businesses need to be flexible in their daily collaborations with partners by using different …»

Official marketplace listing

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Intelligent Systems
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