What is the main distinction between email alerts and scheduled email features?

The primary distinction between email alerts and scheduled email features lies in the functionality of email alerts, which are designed to send notifications based on the creation or modification of records. This means that email alerts are reactive: they trigger an email to designated users or groups when specific events—such as changes or additions to records—occur within the NetSuite system. This immediacy helps keep users informed about important changes as they happen.

In contrast, other options do not accurately describe the features or capabilities of email alerts or scheduled emails. For instance, scheduled emails can have a frequency defined by the user, not just limited to weekly intervals; they can be daily, monthly, or customized as needed. Additionally, email alerts offer various customization options, allowing users to tailor the content and recipients based on specific conditions or criteria, making them more adaptable for diverse business needs. Scheduled emails also do not restrict messages to specific users, as they can be sent to multiple recipients based on the defined schedule. Hence, the correct understanding emphasizes the reactive nature and record-based triggers of email alerts, which is fundamentally different from the proactive scheduling of regular messages.