The text discusses the challenges and options available for building integrations with NetSuite, a widely used enterprise resource planning (ERP) software, emphasizing the difficulty of finding a free solution. It outlines the different categories of integration platforms, including embedded integration platform as a service (iPaaS), integration marketplace as a service (iMaaS), and unified application programming interface (API) platforms. Most platforms do not offer free NetSuite integrations, typically providing only limited-time trials or requiring paid subscriptions. However, Merge, a unified API solution, stands out by offering a free integration with NetSuite within its Launch plan. The text also highlights Merge's broader capabilities as a platform for managing customer integrations, providing a solution not just for NetSuite but for numerous other applications as well.