CRM migration

Migrate from eMarketeer to Twenty CRM

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

eMarketeer logo

eMarketeer

Source

Twenty CRM

Destination

Twenty CRM logo

Compatibility

60%

6 of 10

objects map 1:1 between eMarketeer and Twenty CRM.

Complexity

BStandard

Timeline

3-5 weeks

Rollback included Accuracy guarantee Field-level validation

Overview

What this migration involves

Migrating from eMarketeer to Twenty CRM is a platform-category shift from marketing automation to sales CRM. eMarketeer organizes around Contacts, Campaigns, Flows, and Segments with real-time rule evaluation; Twenty CRM centers on People, Companies, Opportunities, and Tasks with a custom object model that requires manual schema creation before import. We snapshot active segment membership at migration time rather than preserving live rule logic, since Twenty has no native segment engine. Campaign and flow data transfer as activity history and notes, but the flow builder logic does not migrate as code. We deliver a written flow inventory with Twenty-compatible equivalents so the customer's admin can rebuild automation sequences post-migration. Custom properties from eMarketeer contacts map to Twenty custom fields, and any properties not surfaced in the export are derived from the full schema discovery during scoping.

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

eMarketeer logo

eMarketeer

What's pushing teams away

  • The forms editor is described by users as visually outdated and less flexible than modern form builders, prompting teams with evolving design needs to seek alternatives.
  • The platform carries a relatively small review footprint with limited public documentation, making technical due diligence and troubleshooting harder for enterprise buyers.
  • Some users report that certain advanced automation features feel constrained compared to larger platforms, leading marketing teams with complex nurture requirements to migrate to HubSpot or ActiveCampaign.

Choosing

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Twenty CRM

What's pulling them in

  • Top open-source CRM on GitHub with 40.6K stars, giving teams full source code access and infrastructure ownership without per-feature licensing surprises.
  • Free self-hosting under AGPL-3.0 means unlimited users and custom objects for the cost of cloud infrastructure alone, typically $20–100/month.
  • Pricing page explicitly mocks competitors for charging add-on fees for API access, webhooks, and workflows — transparency that resonates with RevOps teams burned by Salesforce.
  • Unlimited custom objects and fields with no price impact, letting teams shape the data model to their business rather than forcing business into rigid schemas.
  • Modern TypeScript/React/PostgreSQL stack means developer-led teams can extend, self-host, or integrate without fighting legacy architecture.

Object mapping

How eMarketeer objects map to Twenty CRM

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

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

eMarketeer

Contact

maps to

Twenty CRM

People

1:1
Fully supported

eMarketeer Contacts map directly to Twenty CRM People records. Email, name fields, phone, and any custom properties migrate to corresponding Twenty custom fields. Custom property schema is derived during discovery since eMarketeer lacks a public field registry. All fields must be created in Twenty Settings → Data Model before import begins. Source record IDs are preserved as a legacy ID field for deduplication and audit.

eMarketeer

Company

maps to

Twenty CRM

Company

1:1
Fully supported

eMarketeer account-level data (if present) maps to Twenty CRM Company records. Companies are imported before People so that the relationship lookup is satisfied at People insert time. Domain and address fields map directly. If eMarketeer does not have an explicit Company object, contacts are still mapped to People with a Company field value that we use to either link to an existing or create a new Company record during migration.

eMarketeer

Campaign

maps to

Twenty CRM

Note + Opportunity

1:many
Fully supported

eMarketeer Campaigns (email and multi-channel sends) do not have a native equivalent in Twenty CRM's sales model. We map campaign metadata (name, subject, send date, recipient count) to a Note record attached to the relevant People records, and if the campaign relates to a sales deal, we create an Opportunity with campaign details for pipeline attribution. Open and click metrics migrate as Note activity entries with timestamp.

eMarketeer

Segment

maps to

Twenty CRM

Custom Object + Static List

lossy
Fully supported

eMarketeer segments are defined by real-time criteria rules that re-evaluate continuously. Twenty CRM has no live segment engine, so we snapshot current segment membership at migration time and create a static People list in Twenty. We preserve the segment name and criteria description in a Note for the customer admin to reference when rebuilding manual filters. Segments with complex multi-condition rules may result in multiple static list snapshots if criteria cannot be fully resolved.

eMarketeer

Flow

maps to

Twenty CRM

Written Inventory

lossy
Fully supported

eMarketeer Flows (automation sequences with trigger-action logic) do not migrate as code. We audit every active flow during discovery, document its trigger type, conditions, delay steps, and actions, and deliver a written inventory with recommended Twenty equivalents. The customer admin rebuilds flows in Twenty or a connected automation tool. Flows with unsupported trigger types (CRM event triggers, for example) are flagged explicitly for manual rebuild.

eMarketeer

Event

maps to

Twenty CRM

Task + Note

1:1
Fully supported

eMarketeer Events (registrations and attendance tracking) map to Twenty CRM Task records with event metadata stored in custom fields. Registration status, attendee count, and event date migrate as task fields. If the customer needs a richer event model, we create a Custom Object for Events and migrate records there; this requires pre-creation of the custom object schema in Twenty before import.

eMarketeer

Engagement: Email

maps to

Twenty CRM

Note

1:1
Fully supported

eMarketeer email engagement history (opens, clicks, unsubscribes per contact per campaign) aggregates into a Note attached to the relevant People record in Twenty CRM. Each Note captures the engagement type, campaign name, timestamp, and metric value. Twenty CRM does not have a native email engagement object, so the aggregated Note format preserves historical engagement data for reference without creating separate objects.

eMarketeer

Engagement: SMS

maps to

Twenty CRM

Note

1:1
Fully supported

SMS send history from eMarketeer flows migrates as Note records attached to People. SMS content and send metadata transfer; delivery receipts and opt-out states reconcile against the destination system post-migration. If the customer plans to use a separate SMS integration with Twenty, the SMS content Notes provide a reference for rebuilding send sequences in that tool.

eMarketeer

Custom Properties

maps to

Twenty CRM

Custom Fields

1:1
Mapping required

eMarketeer custom properties on Contacts and Campaigns map to Twenty CRM custom fields on People and Opportunity objects. Property types (text, number, date, dropdown) map to equivalent Twenty field types. Enumerations and default values require explicit mapping during scoping since picklist options in Twenty must be created in Settings before import. Schema derivation happens from the export during discovery since eMarketeer has no public field registry.

eMarketeer

Form

maps to

Twenty CRM

Written Reference

lossy
Fully supported

eMarketeer form definitions and embedded layouts are not reliably exportable. We do not migrate forms as data. We export the contact records and use those as reference for field mapping when the customer rebuilds forms in their chosen replacement tool (Twenty-compatible form builder or custom integration). Form field labels and submission data that exist in contact records migrate as part of the People record.

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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eMarketeer gotchas

Medium

Segment membership depends on real-time rules, not static lists

Medium

Flow automation triggers may not map 1:1 to destination platforms

Low

Custom property schemas vary between accounts and lack a documented field registry

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Twenty CRM gotchas

High

Import order is enforced and critical

High

Export limited to 20,000 records and visible columns only

Medium

Soft-deleted records count toward uniqueness and trigger restores

Medium

API rate limits cap at 200 req/min on Organization tier

Low

No native email sequences — follow-up cadences require external tools

Pair-specific challenges

  • Real-time segments must snapshot to static lists

    eMarketeer segments use real-time criteria rules that re-evaluate continuously, not static membership lists. Twenty CRM has no live segment engine. We identify all segments during discovery, snapshot current membership at migration time, and create a static People list for each segment in Twenty. The original segment criteria are documented in a Note so the customer admin can recreate manual filters or dynamic rules in a connected tool. Segments with complex multi-condition criteria that span related objects may require multiple static list snapshots to preserve the full audience.

  • Flows do not migrate as automation code

    eMarketeer Flows are trigger-action sequences with conditions, delays, and CRM actions. Twenty CRM has no native automation builder in its standard interface. We audit every active eMarketeer flow during discovery, document the full trigger logic, conditions, steps, and actions, and deliver a written inventory with a Twenty-compatible description for each. The customer admin rebuilds flows manually in Twenty or connects a workflow automation tool like n8n, Zapier, or Make. Flows with CRM event triggers that Twenty does not support are flagged explicitly for manual rebuild.

  • Twenty requires fields pre-created before import

    Twenty CRM's CSV import creates records but not fields. All custom fields and custom objects must exist in Settings → Data Model before any import begins. eMarketeer's custom property schema is not publicly documented, so we derive the full schema from the export during discovery and include schema setup in the scoping timeline. We create custom fields in Twenty in a sandbox or staging environment first, validate the mapping, then apply to the production workspace before data import runs.

  • Engagement history has no native email CRM object in Twenty

    eMarketeer tracks opens, clicks, and unsubscribes as first-class engagement records per contact per campaign. Twenty CRM does not have a native engagement object, so we aggregate this history into Note records attached to People. Each Note captures the engagement type, associated campaign, and timestamp. The Notes preserve historical visibility for reps reviewing a contact's full timeline, but the format is different from the dashboard-style campaign metrics that eMarketeer provides.

  • Users must exist in Twenty before Owner mapping

    Twenty CRM requires that users be invited and accepted before owner lookups can resolve on imported records. If eMarketeer owner references exist on contacts or campaigns, those users must have Twenty accounts provisioned before record import begins. We extract all distinct eMarketeer owners by email during discovery and match against the Twenty workspace, flagging any owners without a matching account for the customer's admin to provision before migration resumes.

Migration approach

Six steps for a successful eMarketeer to Twenty CRM data migration

  1. Discovery and schema derivation

    We audit the eMarketeer account across contacts, campaigns, segments, flows, events, custom properties, and engagement volume. Since eMarketeer lacks a public field registry, we derive the full custom property schema from the export during discovery. We pair this with a Twenty CRM workspace walkthrough to identify which custom objects and fields need pre-creation. The discovery output is a written migration scope, a draft field mapping document, and a segment snapshot plan for each active segment.

  2. Twenty workspace preparation

    We create all required custom fields and custom objects in Twenty CRM Settings → Data Model before any data import begins. This includes mapping eMarketeer custom properties to typed Twenty fields, creating any Event or Campaign custom objects if the customer requires them, and setting up picklist values for dropdown properties. We also invite all team members who appear as eMarketeer owners so that user records exist before owner lookups resolve. This phase runs in a staging workspace first, validated against a small data sample, then applied to production.

  3. Segment snapshot and flow audit

    We snapshot current segment membership for every active eMarketeer segment at migration time, converting dynamic rule membership to static People lists in Twenty. We also complete the flow audit, documenting each active flow's trigger, conditions, steps, and actions with a Twenty-compatible description. The segment snapshot and flow inventory are delivered as separate documents from the data migration so the customer admin has a complete reference for manual rebuilds post-migration.

  4. Staging migration and reconciliation

    We run a full migration into a staging workspace using production-like data volume. The customer reconciles record counts (People in, Companies in, Notes in), spot-checks 25-50 random records against the eMarketeer source, and verifies that custom field values transferred correctly. Any mapping corrections and any missing fields identified during reconciliation are addressed before the production migration begins. This step is critical because eMarketeer's undocumented schema may reveal fields not present in the initial export.

  5. Production migration in dependency order

    We run production migration in record-dependency order: Companies first (for People lookup), then People records with owner resolution and custom field mapping, followed by Notes for campaign history, engagement history Notes, and event Tasks. Segment snapshots run after People are loaded so that list membership can reference the imported People IDs. Each phase emits a row-count reconciliation report before the next phase begins. We freeze eMarketeer writes during cutover and run a final delta migration of any records modified during the migration window.

  6. Cutover, validation, and flow rebuild handoff

    We enable Twenty CRM as the system of record after cutover, deliver the segment snapshot files, and hand off the flow inventory document to the customer admin. We support a one-week hypercare window where we resolve reconciliation issues raised during initial user adoption. We do not rebuild eMarketeer flows as Twenty-compatible automations inside the migration scope; that work is handled by the customer admin or a separate automation engagement. We provide a list of compatible automation tools (n8n, Zapier, Make) if the customer needs a workflow bridge.

Platform deep dives

Context on both ends of the pair

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eMarketeer

Source

Strengths

  • Unified marketing hub combining email, SMS, and event management without requiring multiple vendor subscriptions
  • Intuitive interface that non-technical marketers can operate without developer support
  • Native CRM integration capabilities that sync with existing sales pipelines
  • Flexible segmentation engine that supports behavioral, demographic, and custom property-based audience rules

Weaknesses

  • Limited public documentation and small review footprint make technical due diligence difficult for new buyers
  • Forms editor is visually dated and less flexible than modern drag-and-drop form builders
  • Relatively narrow feature set compared to enterprise platforms like HubSpot or Marketo
  • Pricing transparency is low, with no clear published tiers or per-contact limits
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Twenty CRM

Destination

Strengths

  • AGPL-3.0 open-source license with full source code on GitHub — no vendor lock-in, no sunset risk.
  • Unlimited users and unlimited custom objects on self-hosted, with no feature gating based on headcount.
  • REST and GraphQL APIs available on all paid tiers, not locked behind an enterprise add-on fee.
  • MCP server and webhooks shipped as standard features, not premium upgrades.
  • Modern PostgreSQL-backed data model that developer teams can query, extend, and self-host.

Weaknesses

  • Recent v1.0 release means limited production hardening compared to CRMs with multi-year operational track records.
  • No native email sequencing or sales engagement tools — follow-up cadences require a separate platform.
  • No native two-way email sync or inbox integration, requiring third-party connectors for full activity logging.
  • Self-hosting 'free' pricing hides real infrastructure and DevOps costs that stack up over time.
  • Workflow automation is functional but lacks the complexity needed for sophisticated multi-step sales motions.

Complexity grading

How hard is this migration?

Standard CRM migration. 1 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 eMarketeer and Twenty CRM.

  • Object compatibility

    B

    1 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

    eMarketeer: Not publicly documented..

  • Data volume sensitivity

    B

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

Estimator

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FAQ

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Most migrations land between three and five weeks for accounts under 15,000 contacts with no custom objects and no engagement history. Migrations with custom properties, large campaign and event histories (over 100,000 engagement records), or custom objects move to six to ten weeks because of schema derivation, segment snapshot work, and engagement aggregation. The scoping and discovery phase typically adds one to two weeks regardless of data volume.

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