CRM migration

Migrate from Delivra to Microsoft Dynamics 365 Sales

Field-level mapping, validation, and rollback between Delivra and Microsoft Dynamics 365 Sales . We move data and schema; workflows are rebuilt natively in Microsoft Dynamics 365 Sales .

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Delivra

Source

Microsoft Dynamics 365 Sales

Destination

Microsoft Dynamics 365 Sales  logo

Compatibility

70%

7 of 10

objects map 1:1 between Delivra and Microsoft Dynamics 365 Sales .

Complexity

BStandard

Timeline

4-6 weeks

Rollback included Accuracy guarantee Field-level validation

Overview

What this migration involves

Migrating from Delivra to Microsoft Microsoft Dynamics 365 Sales is a platform-type transition from an email and SMS marketing automation tool to a full sales CRM built on Dataverse. Delivra organizes data around Contacts and Custom Tables with relational structures; Microsoft Dynamics 365 Sales uses Leads, Contacts, Accounts, and Opportunities with a separate Power Automate layer for workflow automation. The primary technical challenge is Delivra's non-public API, which requires coordination with Delivra Support to obtain schema specifications before migration design begins. Custom tables with 1:many and many:many relationships must be flattened and restructured into Dataverse custom entities, a phase that adds mapping scope not required in standard contact-only migrations. We do not migrate Delivra workflows, SMS automation logic, or lead scoring models as code; we deliver a written inventory of every automation requiring rebuild in Power Automate, document the lead scoring model logic, and flag any relational data that cannot be preserved in a flat CRM schema.

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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Delivra

What's pushing teams away

  • Email client compatibility issues with Google Mail, Microsoft Outlook, and Outlook Portal cause rendering problems that require additional testing and workarounds across campaigns.
  • Automation complexity becomes a barrier as teams scale—users report that building and maintaining sophisticated workflows requires significant time investment and technical understanding.
  • Integration ecosystem limitations make it difficult to connect Delivra with the full stack of tools teams use, particularly for custom or niche CRM integrations beyond standard connectors.
  • Some users find the platform challenging to navigate initially, with a learning curve that slows adoption for new team members joining mid-campaign.
  • Pricing at scale becomes a consideration—costs increase significantly with larger contact lists, prompting teams to evaluate alternatives when they outgrow mid-tier plans.

Choosing

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Microsoft Dynamics 365 Sales

What's pulling them in

  • Deep Microsoft 365, Teams, and Outlook integration makes Microsoft Dynamics 365 Sales a natural fit for Microsoft-first organizations already invested in that ecosystem
  • Sales Enterprise and Premium tiers offer unlimited custom tables and advanced AI-driven forecasting and predictive analytics not available in lower tiers
  • Professional tier pricing at $65 per user per month offers a lower entry cost than Salesforce for SMB teams with straightforward CRM needs
  • Flexible customization options allow businesses to build bespoke apps, tailor forms and views, and integrate with other Dynamics 365 modules
  • Microsoft Copilot AI tools are embedded directly into the sales workflow on Enterprise and Premium, automating routine tasks and providing deal intelligence

Object mapping

How Delivra objects map to Microsoft Dynamics 365 Sales

Each row shows how a Delivra object lands in Microsoft Dynamics 365 Sales , including any object-level transformations, lookup resolution, or schema-design dependencies.

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

Delivra

Contact

maps to

Microsoft Dynamics 365 Sales

Lead and Contact (split by lifecycle stage)

1:many
Fully supported

Delivra Contacts map to Salesforce Lead or Dynamics 365 Lead based on lifecycle stage. Contacts with a lifecycle stage indicating a qualified buyer (customer, evangelist) map to Dynamics 365 Contact attached to an Account. Contacts with early-stage lifecycle values map to Lead. We preserve the original Delivra lifecycle stage in a custom field delivra_lifecycle_stage__c on both Lead and Contact for audit and reporting continuity.

Delivra

Company

maps to

Microsoft Dynamics 365 Sales

Account

1:1
Fully supported

Delivra Company records map directly to Dynamics 365 Account. The Delivra company domain becomes the Account Website field and serves as the dedupe key during import. Account must be created before Contact import so the AccountId lookup relationship is satisfied at Contact insert time.

Delivra

Custom Table (1:1)

maps to

Microsoft Dynamics 365 Sales

Dataverse Custom Entity

1:1
Fully supported

Delivra Custom Tables with a 1:1 relationship to a Contact (e.g., a Subscription record linked one-to-one) map to a Dataverse custom entity with a lookup field to Contact. We create the destination custom entity in the customer's Dataverse environment, define the lookup field, and import the data using the Dynamics 365 Bulk API with parent-record resolution.

Delivra

Custom Table (1:many)

maps to

Microsoft Dynamics 365 Sales

Dataverse Custom Entity + Lookup

1:many
Fully supported

Delivra Custom Tables with a 1:many relationship (one Contact, many Subscription records) map to a Dataverse custom entity where each row carries a Contact lookup. We denormalize the foreign key reference, create one Dataverse record per Delivra row, and resolve the Contact lookup by email or contact ID at migration time. The parent Contact must be migrated before the child custom entity rows.

Delivra

Custom Table (many:many)

maps to

Microsoft Dynamics 365 Sales

Dataverse Custom Entity + Intersection Entity

lossy
Fully supported

Delivra Custom Tables with many:many relationships require an intersection entity in Dataverse to replicate the junction. We extract the junction table from Delivra, create two Dataverse custom entities plus a many-to-many relationship via a link entity, and migrate junction rows after both primary entities exist. This adds a mapping phase and a validation step that is not required for flat data models.

Delivra

Campaign

maps to

Microsoft Dynamics 365 Sales

Campaign

1:1
Fully supported

Delivra Campaign records map to Dynamics 365 Campaign with CampaignName, status, targeting criteria, and channel information preserved. Delivra's SMS and multi-channel campaign targeting translates to Campaign Channel (Email or Other). Campaign member responses and engagement history migrate to CampaignResponse or to custom engagement fields on the related Contact.

Delivra

Email Template

maps to

Microsoft Dynamics 365 Sales

Email Template (Dynamics 365)

1:1
Fully supported

Delivra email templates built in the drag-and-drop editor export as HTML and, where possible, as JSON structure. We convert HTML templates to Dynamics 365 Email Template format (text and HTML). Templates with dynamic content blocks and conditional personalization require manual rebuild in Dynamics 365's template editor, which we document with before-and-after screenshots and field reference notes.

Delivra

Lead Scoring

maps to

Microsoft Dynamics 365 Sales

Microsoft Dynamics 365 Sales Premium (AI) or Power Automate

1:1
Mapping required

Delivra's standard and advanced lead scoring models use point values assigned to contact attributes and behaviors. We export the full scoring model including rule definitions, point values, and thresholds. Microsoft Dynamics 365 Sales Premium includes AI-based lead scoring; for Standard tier, we document the model as a Power Automate flow specification and provide a field mapping to Dynamics 365 Contact that the admin uses to configure scoring in Power Automate.

Delivra

Segment / List

maps to

Microsoft Dynamics 365 Sales

Static Marketing List or Dataverse Query

1:1
Fully supported

Delivra segment definitions with filter conditions based on contact properties map to Dynamics 365 Marketing List (static or dynamic) or to a Dataverse View. Dynamic segments require a Power Automate flow or manual filter rebuild because Dynamics 365 Marketing Lists use FetchXML rather than Delivra's condition-builder syntax. We deliver a segment inventory with field mappings and condition equivalents.

Delivra

Engagement Data (clicks, opens, sends)

maps to

Microsoft Dynamics 365 Sales

Custom Contact Fields or Dataverse Activity

1:1
Fully supported

Delivra click tracking, open tracking, and engagement history associate with contact records. We migrate aggregate engagement metrics as custom fields on the Contact record (e.g., last_email_opened_date, total_email_opens, total_email_clicks). Detailed engagement logs can be stored in a Dataverse custom entity if the customer needs the full timeline preserved, but the standard Microsoft Dynamics 365 Sales timeline does not accept third-party engagement data natively.

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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Delivra gotchas

High

API specifications are not publicly documented

Medium

Custom Tables require schema-level mapping

Medium

Contact-based pricing at migration time

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Microsoft Dynamics 365 Sales gotchas

High

Professional tier 15-table custom table limit blocks migrations

High

October 2024 pricing increase applies at renewal for all customers

Medium

Custom fields must be created in the UI before API writes

Medium

Power Platform request limits apply to bulk migrations

Medium

Activity records orphaned to inactive owners fail silently

Pair-specific challenges

  • Delivra API is not publicly documented

    Delivra does not publish API specifications in its public knowledge base. The knowledge base links to a contact form for API technical specs, and SFTP setup requires Delivra Support configuration. This means migration scoping cannot self-serve technical verification. We coordinate with Delivra Support early in discovery to obtain the schema including field names, data types, and available endpoints before migration design begins. Any delay in Delivra Support response extends the discovery timeline.

  • Custom Tables with many:many relationships require junction restructuring

    Delivra's Custom Tables support many:many relational structures that do not exist as native CRM objects in Microsoft Dynamics 365 Sales . A many:many relationship in Delivra cannot map to a single Dataverse entity; it requires an intersection entity in Dataverse to replicate the junction table. We extract the full junction table, design the link entity, and migrate after both parent entities exist. This adds a dependency step and validation pass that does not exist for standard contact migrations.

  • Delivra Workflows do not migrate to Power Automate

    Delivra visual workflows built with triggers, conditions, time delays, and CRM actions do not migrate as code. Power Automate is a separate product with a different trigger model, connector library, and action palette. We deliver a written inventory of every active Delivra Workflow including trigger, conditions, actions, and delays, with a recommended Power Automate flow specification. The customer's admin or a Microsoft partner rebuilds them post-migration.

  • Dynamics 365 allows only one primary address per record

    Microsoft Dynamics 365 Sales allows only one address to be marked as primary per Account or Contact. Delivra supports multiple address types (billing, shipping, invoice, delivery) that may each carry a primary flag. When migrating, we consolidate address types into a single primary address record, storing secondary address type data in a custom field for reference. Customers who rely on multiple simultaneous primary addresses need to adjust their data model or accept a simplified address structure.

  • SMS marketing data has no native Dynamics 365 destination

    Delivra includes built-in SMS alongside email in a single platform. Microsoft Microsoft Dynamics 365 Sales does not have a native SMS channel. SMS campaign history, delivery receipts, and opt-out status from Delivra can be stored as custom Contact fields or a custom Dataverse entity, but Dynamics 365 does not render SMS content or manage SMS opt-out lists natively. Customers who need ongoing SMS marketing must license a third-party SMS connector (Twilio, SMS Magic) via Power Automate or a separate SMS platform.

Migration approach

Six steps for a successful Delivra to Microsoft Dynamics 365 Sales data migration

  1. Discovery and API schema acquisition

    We audit the source Delivra account across plan tier, contact volume, custom table count and relationship types, active workflows, campaign history, segment definitions, and engagement data volume. Simultaneously, we submit the API schema request to Delivra Support. The discovery output is a written migration scope that includes the custom table schema, relationship diagram, and a confirmed data extraction method (API or SFTP) once Delivra Support responds. Timeline impact: any delay in Delivra Support response extends this phase.

  2. Destination schema design in Dataverse

    We design the destination schema in the customer's Microsoft Dynamics 365 Sales environment. This includes provisioning custom entities in Dataverse for each Delivra custom table, defining lookup relationships (1:1, 1:N, N:N via intersection entities), creating custom fields on Contact and Account for engagement data and lifecycle stage, and configuring Marketing Lists or Dataverse Views for segment equivalents. We design the Lead versus Contact split rule based on the customer's Delivra lifecycle stage matrix. Schema is deployed into a Sandbox or Dev environment first for validation before production migration begins.

  3. Sandbox migration and reconciliation

    We run a full migration into the Dynamics 365 Sandbox using production-like data volume. The customer's RevOps lead reconciles record counts across all objects, spot-checks 25-50 random records against the Delivra source, and validates that custom table relationships resolved correctly. Any mapping corrections, missing fields, or junction entity errors are fixed in this phase. The customer signs off the schema and mapping before production migration begins.

  4. Contact and Account production migration

    We run production migration in dependency order: Accounts (from Delivra Companies) first, then Contacts (with the lifecycle-stage split applied to determine Lead or Contact routing), then custom entity rows for each Delivra Custom Table in dependency order (1:1 tables before 1:many, many:many last). We use the Dynamics 365 Bulk API with batch chunking and parent-record lookup resolution. Each phase emits a row-count reconciliation report before the next phase begins.

  5. Engagement, campaign, and template migration

    We migrate Delivra engagement metrics as custom Contact fields and aggregate history into a Dataverse engagement entity if the customer requires full timeline preservation. Campaign records migrate to Dynamics 365 Campaign. Email templates convert to Dynamics 365 Email Template format, with complex drag-and-drop templates documented for manual rebuild. The customer reviews rendered templates in Dynamics 365 before sign-off.

  6. Cutover, validation, and automation rebuild handoff

    We freeze Delivra writes during cutover, run a final delta migration of any records modified during the migration window, then enable Microsoft Dynamics 365 Sales as the system of record. We deliver the Workflow and Lead Scoring inventory document with Power Automate specifications to the customer's admin team. We support a one-week hypercare window where we resolve reconciliation issues raised by the sales team. We do not rebuild Delivra Workflows as Power Automate flows 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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Delivra

Source

Strengths

  • Generous pricing with Starter tier at $29/month for 500 contacts and no per-seat user limits across all plans.
  • Excellent customer support reputation with 4.8/5 Capterra rating and high-touch guided onboarding.
  • Built-in SMS marketing alongside email in a single platform, avoiding the need for separate SMS tool integration.
  • Custom Tables with relational data support enable sophisticated data modeling for complex contact relationships.
  • Drag-and-drop editors and visual workflow builders reduce technical barriers for non-developer users.

Weaknesses

  • Email client compatibility issues require additional testing for Gmail, Outlook, and Outlook Portal rendering.
  • Automation builder complexity increases significantly for sophisticated multi-branch workflows.
  • Integration ecosystem is limited compared to broader CRM platforms, restricting connectivity with niche tools.
  • Contact-based pricing model means costs scale directly with list size, which can become expensive at high volumes.
  • API documentation is not publicly available on the knowledge base, requiring direct contact with support to obtain technical specifications.
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Microsoft Dynamics 365 Sales

Destination

Strengths

  • Native integration with Microsoft 365, Teams, Outlook, and SharePoint for unified productivity workflow
  • Unlimited custom tables and complex workflows on Enterprise tier enable deep customization for complex sales processes
  • AI-driven predictive analytics and deal intelligence on Enterprise and Premium tiers help sales teams prioritize pipeline
  • Dataverse unified data layer provides a consistent API and data model across all Dynamics 365 and Power Platform apps
  • Strong security model with Field-Level Security and Record Ownership rules for governance-conscious enterprises

Weaknesses

  • Sales Professional tier caps custom tables at 15, creating a migration ceiling for highly customized SMB environments
  • October 2024 pricing increases of $15 per user across all tiers apply to existing customers upon renewal
  • Implementation typically requires costly certified partners, adding 30–50% to total project cost
  • Updates and platform releases can disrupt customizations and plugins, requiring regression testing after each wave
  • Non-Microsoft integrations require additional configuration or middleware, limiting flexibility for heterogeneous tech stacks

Complexity grading

How hard is this migration?

Standard CRM migration. All 8 core objects map 1:1 between Delivra and Microsoft Dynamics 365 Sales .

B

Overall complexity

Standard migration

Derived from compatibility, mapping clarity, API constraints, and data volume across Delivra and Microsoft Dynamics 365 Sales .

  • Object compatibility

    A

    All 8 core objects map 1:1 between Delivra and Microsoft Dynamics 365 Sales .

  • 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

    Delivra: Not publicly documented in available documentation.

  • Data volume sensitivity

    A

    Delivra exposes a bulk API — large-volume migrations stream efficiently.

Estimator

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Most migrations land between four and six weeks for accounts under 20,000 contacts and no custom tables with a clean lifecycle stage matrix. Migrations with multiple custom tables, many:many relational structures, large engagement histories, or customer-managed SFTP export coordination with Delivra Support move to ten to sixteen weeks because of schema restructuring, junction entity design, and Power Automate documentation scope. Timeline is also dependent on Delivra Support's response time for API schema delivery, which can add one to three weeks if they are slow to respond.

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