Perplexity and Exact Online: ERP data meets research
Perplexity is different from most AI assistants. Where ChatGPT and Claude focus primarily on conversation, Perplexity is built around research — finding information, citing sources and synthesising insights. When you connect it to Exact Online via Ledger Botje, you get a unique combination: your internal ERP data enriched with external market knowledge.
Perplexity: where ERP data meets market insights
The unique strength of Perplexity lies in combining your business data with broader context. Consider these scenarios:
- Supplier research: ask "Show my purchase history with supplier X" and follow up with "What are the current market prices for these materials?" Perplexity can combine your Exact Online data with web research.
- Competitor analysis: after pulling your revenue figures, ask about industry benchmarks or market trends.
- Product decisions: check which items sell best in your administration, then research market demand and pricing trends.
This research-first approach makes Perplexity ideal for procurement managers, business strategists and anyone who makes data-driven decisions that require both internal and external context.
Setting up the connection
Connect Perplexity to Exact Online in a few steps:
- Create a Ledger Botje account on the pricing page and link your Exact Online administration.
- Configure MCP in Perplexity — go to Settings → MCP Connections → Add and enter:
https://www.ledgerbotje.nl/app/mcp
- Authenticate and test by asking a question about your administration.
Check the MCP setup guide for complete instructions.
Example questions
Leverage Perplexity's research capabilities alongside your ERP data:
- "Which suppliers have we ordered from most this quarter, and what are their current lead times?"
- "Show me slow-moving stock — items with fewer than 5 transactions in the past 60 days."
- "What is the average order value per customer segment this month?"
- "Give me an overview of all goods deliveries from the past week including shipping methods used."
Get started with Perplexity and Exact Online
Perplexity adds a research dimension that no other AI assistant offers. Visit the Perplexity integration page, explore the prompt library, and view the plans to start combining your ERP data with market intelligence.