CRM migration

Migrate from AdOrbit to Freshsales

Field-level mapping, validation, and rollback between AdOrbit and Freshsales. We move data and schema; workflows are rebuilt natively in Freshsales.

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AdOrbit

Source

Freshsales

Destination

Freshsales logo

Compatibility

90%

9 of 10

objects map 1:1 between AdOrbit and Freshsales.

Complexity

BStandard

Timeline

2-4 weeks

Rollback included Accuracy guarantee Field-level validation

Overview

What this migration involves

Moving from AdOrbit to Freshsales is a cross-category migration from a media-industry CRM and ERP hybrid to a horizontal SMB CRM with AI capabilities. AdOrbit's media-specific objects (Ad Tickets, Orders, Publications, Media Inventory) have no native Freshsales equivalents; we map these to custom objects and custom fields, preserving the advertiser-to-company linkage and order history throughout. The AdOrbit Historical Data Tool requires CSV exports with semicolon-scrubbed delimiters before Freshsales-compatible imports, and AdOrbit's undocumented API rate limits require discovery-time assessment to pace bulk extraction. Freshsales API tiers (Growth 1000/hour, Pro 2000/hour, Enterprise 5000/hour) govern import pacing. We do not migrate automation workflows, e-signature status on orders, or InDesign layout files; we deliver a written inventory of these for the customer's admin to rebuild in Freshsales Flow or by hand.

Field-level fidelity

Every standard and custom field arrives verified.

Schema-aware mapping

AI proposes the map; you confirm before any record moves.

Relationships preserved

Parent–child, lookups, and ownership stay linked.

Full activity history

Calls, emails, meetings — with original timestamps.

Attachments & notes

Documents, uploads, and inline notes move with the record.

Why teams make this switch

Two sides of the same decision

Leaving

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AdOrbit

What's pushing teams away

  • Custom-only pricing with no published per-seat or tier cost creates friction for teams evaluating budget and causes churn when a renewal quote exceeds expectations.
  • Setup and training require significant time investment, with some reviewers noting it took weeks to fully onboard before the platform delivered value.
  • The interface and feature set are described by some alternatives as dated compared to newer publishing-focused SaaS tools, leading teams with modern UX expectations to look elsewhere.
  • Enterprise-tier features like QA sandbox, custom BI reporting, and InDesign integration are gated behind higher-cost plans, limiting functionality for mid-market publishers on lower tiers.

Choosing

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Freshsales

What's pulling them in

  • Lowest barrier to entry among major CRMs — the free tier supports up to 3 users and includes core CRM functionality before committing to per-seat pricing.
  • Built-in chat, email, and phone reduce reliance on third-party integrations for basic sales communication and contact management.
  • Freddy AI contact scoring and deal insights are included on Pro plans at a lower price than comparable HubSpot tiers.
  • Kanban pipeline views across Contacts, Accounts, and Deals provide visual deal management without requiring custom configuration.
  • Integration with the broader Freshworks ecosystem (Freshdesk, Freshchat, Freshservice) reduces tool sprawl for teams already using Freshworks.

Object mapping

How AdOrbit objects map to Freshsales

Each row shows how a AdOrbit object lands in Freshsales, including any object-level transformations, lookup resolution, or schema-design dependencies.

Typical mapping — final map is confirmed during the sample migration step.

AdOrbit

Contact

maps to

Freshsales

Contact

1:1
Fully supported

AdOrbit Contact records map directly to Freshsales Contact. We preserve the firstname, lastname, email, phone, mobile, jobtitle, and custom property fields. Email serves as the dedupe key during import. The contact-to-company linkage is preserved by importing Accounts before Contacts and resolving the AccountId on each Contact import.

AdOrbit

Company

maps to

Freshsales

Account

1:1
Fully supported

AdOrbit Company records (including advertiser, client, vendor, and partner classifications) map to Freshsales Account. The company name becomes Account Name, domain becomes Website, and address fields map to Billing Address. Classification type from AdOrbit's company type property maps to a custom picklist field adorbit_company_type__c.

AdOrbit

Order

maps to

Freshsales

Deal

1:1
Fully supported

AdOrbit Orders map to Freshsales Deals. The order name becomes Deal name, total amount becomes Amount, expected close date maps to Close Date, and order status maps to Deal stage. AdOrbit pricing terms (fixed, CPM, hybrid) preserve in a custom field adorbit_pricing_term__c. Owner resolution happens by email match to Freshsales User.

AdOrbit

Ad Ticket

maps to

Freshsales

Deal (custom fields)

1:1
Fully supported

AdOrbit Ad Tickets (print, digital, service ticket types) map to Freshsales Deals with custom fields added to capture ticket type, ticket status, publication reference, insertion dates, and asset attachment URLs. The ticket type taxonomy varies between AdOrbit configurations; we extract the full custom field schema during discovery and create matching Freshsales custom fields before migration.

AdOrbit

Proposal

maps to

Freshsales

Deal (custom fields)

1:1
Fully supported

AdOrbit Proposals (which flow into Orders) map to the same Freshsales Deal with proposal-specific custom fields: proposal_status, proposal_version, and e_signature_status. E-signature status does not migrate as a live integration; we flag the last-known status value for the customer's admin to reconcile with DocuSign or HelloSign post-migration.

AdOrbit

Invoice

maps to

Freshsales

Deal (custom fields)

1:1
Fully supported

AdOrbit invoice records (with open status, aging, and payment method) map to Freshsales custom invoice fields on the Deal object: adorbit_invoice_number__c, adorbit_invoice_status__c, adorbit_balance_due__c, adorbit_payment_method__c. AdOrbit's AR module connects to QuickBooks Online at additional cost; Freshsales has no native two-way accounting sync, so invoice records migrate as data without live ERP linkage.

AdOrbit

Subscription

maps to

Freshsales

Contact (custom fields)

1:1
Fully supported

AdOrbit Subscription Management records (billing frequency, subscriber status, subscriber type) migrate as custom fields on Freshsales Contact: adorbit_subscription_status__c, adorbit_billing_frequency__c, adorbit_subscription_type__c. Recurring revenue tracking through Freshsales requires manual rebuild in Freshsales Reports or a revenue recognition integration post-migration.

AdOrbit

User (Sales Rep)

maps to

Freshsales

User

1:1
Fully supported

AdOrbit user records with role-based permissions map to Freshsales User by email match. Sales rep assignments on AdOrbit Orders and Tickets resolve to Freshsales OwnerId via the User mapping table. Any AdOrbit user without a matching Freshsales User goes to a reconciliation queue for the customer's admin to provision before record import.

AdOrbit

Vendor / Freelancer

maps to

Freshsales

Contact or Account

lossy
Fully supported

AdOrbit vendor and freelancer records (with rate and assignment data on Professional and Enterprise tiers) migrate as Contacts or as Accounts depending on the customer's preference. Rate information preserves in a custom field adorbit_rate__c. Assignment history migrates as task or note records linked to the Contact or Account.

AdOrbit

Media Inventory

maps to

Freshsales

Custom Object (Ad Slot)

1:1
Mapping required

AdOrbit Digital Media and Inventory Module (available on Professional and Enterprise) tracks ad slots, placements, and availability. These non-standard CRM objects migrate to a Freshsales custom object named Ad_Slot__c with fields for slot_name, placement_type, publication_reference, availability_status, and rate_card. The customer configures the custom object during schema design.

Gotchas + challenges

What specifically takes care here

Platform-specific issues from each side, plus the pair-specific challenges that don't show up on either platform's page on its own.

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AdOrbit gotchas

Medium

5-user minimum floor applies across all tiers

Medium

CSV imports require comma scrubbing and sheet staging

Low

Export logic routes ticket files by status

Low

Billing module connects to ERP at additional cost

Low

API is RESTful but not publicly rate-documented

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Freshsales gotchas

Medium

Freddy AI is Pro-tier only despite heavy marketing

High

Post-migration emails and sequences are disabled

Medium

Bot session credits are a one-time 500-session allocation

Medium

Phone credits charged per minute with no cap

Low

File storage limits scale with plan tier

Pair-specific challenges

  • AdOrbit CSV exports require semicolon scrubbing before Freshsales import

    AdOrbit's Historical Data Tool stages uploaded CSVs as Sheets before importing them into live records. Commas within field values break the cell structure; AdOrbit's documentation explicitly instructs replacing commas with semicolons before upload. We sanitize all CSV inputs as part of our data preparation step. Freshsales CSV import requires column headers that match the exact field names in the destination account, which adds a second scrubbing pass if the AdOrbit export column names do not align with Freshsales import column headers. Skipping either pass results in failed imports or silent data misalignment.

  • AdOrbit automation workflows do not migrate to Freshsales Flow

    AdOrbit's Automation Workflows (available on Professional and Enterprise) and ad ops integrations with Google Ad Manager and Broadstreet are platform-specific automation that has no Freshsales equivalent. Freshsales Flow uses a different trigger-action model. We do not migrate workflows as code. We deliver a written inventory of every active AdOrbit workflow with its trigger conditions, actions, and recommended Freshsales Flow equivalent, and the customer's admin rebuilds them post-migration.

  • Freshsales API is not available on the free Sprout tier

    Freshsales Sprout (free tier, up to 3 users) does not support API access. If the migration destination account is on Sprout, all record imports must use the Freshsales UI-based CSV importer, which has a 10,000-row per file limit and no bulk API. For migrations exceeding 10,000 records, we require the destination account to be on at least Growth tier ($9/user/mo) before migration begins.

  • Lead conversion in Freshsales requires explicit field mapping to avoid data loss

    AdOrbit has no separate Lead object; prospects are Contacts with lifecycle or status properties. Freshsales uses a separate Lead object for unqualified prospects, converting them to Contact plus Account upon qualification. If the customer's AdOrbit workflow includes unqualified prospect records that should not become Contacts immediately, those records must be identified during scoping and routed to Freshsales Leads rather than Contacts. We set up Freshsales lead-to-contact field mapping during schema design to prevent data loss during conversion.

  • AdOrbit file attachments export based on ticket status setting

    AdOrbit exports ticket assets and uploaded files to FTP or file sharing (Dropbox) based on ticket status: Non-Final exports all uploads until marked final, Final exports only after status is set, and All exports on every upload. When migrating attachments, we check the configured status rule in AdOrbit to avoid pulling incomplete or premature asset sets. Publication layout files (MagBuilder) and InDesign files do not migrate as editable documents; we transfer them as file attachment records and the customer's team downloads and re-uploads to Freshsales or their DAM of choice.

Migration approach

Six steps for a successful AdOrbit to Freshsales data migration

  1. Discovery and scoping

    We audit the source AdOrbit account across tier (Starter, Professional, Enterprise), record counts per object type (Contacts, Companies, Orders, Ad Tickets, Subscriptions, Vendors), custom field schema, active workflow count, and export configuration (ticket status rule, file sharing destination). We pair this with a Freshsales edition recommendation based on record volume and API pacing needs. The discovery output is a written migration scope with object inventory, estimated record counts, and a Freshsales tier recommendation.

  2. CSV preparation and sanitization

    We export all AdOrbit objects via the Historical Data Tool. All CSV files go through a two-pass scrub: semicolon replacement for AdOrbit's cell-structure requirements, then column-header realignment to match Freshsales field names. Custom fields that do not exist in Freshsales are pre-created during this phase. The sanitized CSVs are staged and validated against the target Freshsales account's schema before any import begins.

  3. Schema design and custom field provisioning in Freshsales

    We design the destination schema in Freshsales, creating custom fields for Ad Ticket properties (ticket_type__c, ticket_status__c, publication__c), Order properties (adorbit_pricing_term__c, adorbit_invoice_status__c), and any other media-specific data that does not map to a standard Freshsales field. If the customer requires a custom Ad Slot object for media inventory, we provision that during this step. Custom fields use the __c suffix and appropriate field types (picklist, currency, date, text) based on the AdOrbit source data.

  4. Freshsales Sandbox migration and reconciliation

    We run a full migration into a Freshsales Sandbox (or trial account on the target tier) using production-like data volume. The customer's admin reconciles record counts: Accounts in, Contacts in, Deals in, custom object records in. Spot-checks of 20-30 records against the AdOrbit source verify field accuracy. Schema corrections and mapping adjustments happen in this phase before production migration begins.

  5. Production migration in dependency order

    We run production migration in record-dependency order: Accounts (from AdOrbit Companies) first, then Contacts (with AccountId resolved), then Deals (with OwnerId resolved via User mapping). Ad Tickets, Proposals, and Subscriptions follow. Each phase emits a row-count reconciliation report before the next phase begins. We pace imports against the Freshsales API rate limit for the destination tier (Growth 1000/hour, Pro 2000/hour, Enterprise 5000/hour) using exponential backoff on 429 responses.

  6. Cutover, validation, and automation rebuild handoff

    We freeze AdOrbit writes during cutover, run a final delta migration of any records modified during the migration window, then enable Freshsales as the system of record. We deliver the workflow and automation inventory document to the customer's admin team. We support a one-week hypercare window where we resolve reconciliation issues raised by the team. We do not rebuild AdOrbit workflows as Freshsales Flow inside the migration scope; that is a separate engagement or an internal admin task.

Platform deep dives

Context on both ends of the pair

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AdOrbit

Source

Strengths

  • Covers the entire contract-to-cash cycle in one platform for advertising-based publishers.
  • Built specifically for publishing workflows, not adapted from a horizontal CRM template.
  • Advertiser self-service portal reduces back-and-forth on order approval and payment.
  • Direct integrations with Google Ad Manager and Broadstreet for ad ops automation.
  • Strong customer support ratings with live chat available on Silver and Gold support tiers.

Weaknesses

  • Pricing is custom-only with no published per-seat rates, complicating budget planning.
  • Requires a minimum of 5 users on all plans, making it costly for small publishers.
  • Implementation and training involve significant time investment before the platform delivers value.
  • Reporting dashboards have limited customization in lower tiers, per user feedback.
  • API documentation is minimally public, requiring discovery requests to map migration endpoints.
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Freshsales

Destination

Strengths

  • Generous free tier for small teams with core CRM functionality without per-seat costs.
  • All-in-one sales CRM with built-in telephony, chat, and email reducing third-party tool dependency.
  • Freddy AI contact scoring and deal predictions available on Pro tier.
  • Multiple pipeline views with Kanban and list options across all plans.

Weaknesses

  • Reports lack depth compared to competitors like HubSpot, with limited customization options.
  • Integration setup is poorly documented with no clear guides for connecting third-party tools.
  • AI features gated behind $39/user/month Pro tier despite marketing emphasis on Freddy AI.
  • Bot sessions limited to 500 one-time allocation with no monthly refresh.

Complexity grading

How hard is this migration?

Standard CRM migration. 2 of 8 objects need a mapping; the rest are 1:1.

B

Overall complexity

Standard migration

Derived from compatibility, mapping clarity, API constraints, and data volume across AdOrbit and Freshsales.

  • Object compatibility

    B

    2 of 8 objects need a mapping; the rest are 1:1.

  • Field mapping clarity

    C

    Field mapping is derived from defaults — final spec confirmed during the sample migration.

  • Timeline complexity

    B

    8-object category — typical timelines run 2–7 days end-to-end.

  • API constraints

    B

    AdOrbit: Not publicly documented — rate limits are assessed per-org during migration discovery.

  • Data volume sensitivity

    B

    AdOrbit doesn't expose a bulk API — REST + parallelization used for high-volume runs.

Estimator

Estimate your AdOrbit to Freshsales migration cost

Rule-based pricing — no per-record fees, no manual quotes. Migrations over 2M records are scoped individually.

Step 1

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Most migrations land between two and four weeks for accounts under 10,000 Contacts and 2,000 Orders with no custom objects. Migrations with Ad Tickets, Publications, Media Inventory, or multi-currency Orders move to five to eight weeks because of schema design, custom object provisioning, and CSV scrubbing scope. Timeline depends on record volume, data cleanliness, and how quickly the customer approves the field mapping matrix during scoping.

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