CRM migration

Migrate from Grow CRM to Twenty CRM

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

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Grow CRM

Source

Twenty CRM

Destination

Twenty CRM logo

Compatibility

83%

10 of 12

objects map 1:1 between Grow CRM and Twenty CRM.

Complexity

BStandard

Timeline

2-4 weeks

Rollback included Accuracy guarantee Field-level validation

Overview

What this migration involves

Moving from Grow CRM to Twenty CRM is a migration from a CodeCanyon-purchased, self-hosted all-in-one platform to a modern open-source CRM with a developer-first API. The primary technical constraint is Grow CRM's absence of a public REST API: all data extraction relies on the built-in CSV export function or direct database queries against the customer's self-hosted instance, which we request during scoping. We separate Grow CRM's pipeline data (Contacts, Companies, Leads, Opportunities) from its project and task management data to prevent orphans, reconstruct Grow CRM custom field definitions manually, and import into Twenty's standard objects (People, Company, Opportunity, Task, Note) plus any custom objects the customer has configured. Client portal access credentials cannot migrate; we flag all affected contacts in the scoping report so the customer can run a bulk re-invite in Twenty post-migration. Views, workflows, automations, and reports do not migrate as code; we deliver a written inventory for the customer's admin to rebuild in Twenty.

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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Grow CRM

What's pushing teams away

  • The CodeCanyon licensing model means self-hosted instances are responsible for their own updates, backups, and server maintenance — a burden many small teams underestimate.
  • Limited enterprise-grade features compared to HubSpot or Salesforce; teams outgrow the platform's reporting, automation depth, and integration ecosystem as they scale.
  • The interface and UX lag behind modern SaaS CRMs, with fewer design refinements and a more utilitarian feel that frustrates users accustomed to contemporary UI standards.
  • Grow CRM's plugin ecosystem and third-party integrations are thin, making it difficult to connect to the broader tool stack growing businesses accumulate.

Choosing

Twenty CRM logo

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 Grow CRM objects map to Twenty CRM

Each row shows how a Grow CRM 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.

Grow CRM

Contact

maps to

Twenty CRM

People

1:1
Fully supported

Grow CRM Contact records map to Twenty People. Standard fields (name, email, phone, address, tags) migrate directly. The contact-to-company relationship resolves via the foreign key at import time: we create Companies first, then map the contact's company reference to the matching Twenty Company record ID. Grow CRM's custom contact fields require pre-creation in Twenty's Settings → Data Model before the CSV import; we extract field definitions from Grow CRM during scoping and document them as a schema specification.

Grow CRM

Company

maps to

Twenty CRM

Company

1:1
Fully supported

Grow CRM Company records map directly to Twenty Company. Business details (name, domain, industry, address, phone) migrate cleanly. Companies are imported before People so that the relationship lookup is satisfied at the moment of People insert. The domain field becomes the Company Website in Twenty and is used as the dedupe key.

Grow CRM

Lead

maps to

Twenty CRM

People or Opportunity (optional Lead via Custom Object)

lossy
Fully supported

Grow CRM's Lead object (separate from Opportunities) maps to Twenty People if the customer treats unqualified prospects as contact records. If the customer prefers a separate Lead concept, we create a custom object called Lead in Twenty during schema setup and import Grow CRM Leads into that object. Lead status, source, and owner assignment fields are preserved. The customer chooses the Lead strategy during scoping based on their sales process.

Grow CRM

Opportunity

maps to

Twenty CRM

Opportunity

1:1
Fully supported

Grow CRM Opportunities map to Twenty Opportunities with deal value, stage, expected close date, and owner preserved. Pipeline stages migrate explicitly: we configure the destination Opportunity pipeline with matching stage names before import. Stage probability percentages map to the stage definition in Twenty's pipeline settings. Closed-Lost and Closed-Won reason fields from Grow CRM custom properties become custom Opportunity fields in Twenty.

Grow CRM

Task

maps to

Twenty CRM

Task

1:1
Fully supported

Grow CRM Tasks map to Twenty Tasks with assignment, due date, status, and description preserved. Grow CRM's custom fields on Tasks are a known migration constraint: custom field definitions are not included in the standard CSV export. We extract field definitions (name, type, options) from the Grow CRM UI or database during scoping, document them as a schema specification, and pre-create matching fields in Twenty's Settings → Data Model before the data import begins. Without this step, custom Task data cannot be imported.

Grow CRM

Invoice

maps to

Twenty CRM

Custom Object (Invoice)

1:1
Fully supported

Grow CRM Invoices do not have a direct Twenty CRM standard object equivalent. We create a custom object called Invoice in Twenty with fields for invoice number, line items, total, tax, status, and a lookup to the related People record. Historical paid invoices migrate as closed records; open invoices migrate with their current status and remaining balance. Stripe and PayPal payment history from Grow CRM migrates as a related record under the Invoice custom object or as a Note attached to the People record.

Grow CRM

Estimate

maps to

Twenty CRM

Custom Object (Estimate) or Note

1:1
Fully supported

Grow CRM Estimates (quotes or proposals) migrate as a custom object called Estimate in Twenty if the customer has active or historical estimates to preserve. Fields include line items, totals, validity dates, and status. Accepted estimates can be converted to Invoice custom object records post-migration if the customer adopts the invoice workflow. Deprecated or draft estimates with no business value are excluded during scoping.

Grow CRM

Help Desk Ticket

maps to

Twenty CRM

Case (if Service Cloud equivalent) or Note

1:1
Fully supported

Grow CRM Help Desk Tickets migrate to Twenty as Case records if the customer has an active support workflow to preserve, or as Note records attached to the relevant People record if the ticket history is informational only. Ticket status, priority, assignee, and conversation history migrate. Conversation threads export as plain text from Grow CRM and preserve as a Note body in Twenty. If the customer requires a full case management workflow, we create a Case object configuration in Twenty before migration.

Grow CRM

User (team member)

maps to

Twenty CRM

Workspace Member

1:1
Fully supported

Grow CRM team member accounts map to Twenty workspace members by email. The customer's admin provisions Twenty workspace invitations before migration begins so that Owner assignments on Opportunities and Tasks can resolve correctly. Grow CRM role definitions are not structurally exportable; we extract the user list and their assigned roles during scoping and document them as a written role configuration plan for the admin to implement in Twenty's workspace settings.

Grow CRM

Tag

maps to

Twenty CRM

Tag

1:1
Fully supported

Tags from Grow CRM Contacts, Companies, and Opportunities normalize to Twenty's tag taxonomy during import. Tags stored as comma-separated values in Grow CRM's CSV export are split and recreated as individual tag records in Twenty. We validate tag uniqueness and remove duplicates during the transform step.

Grow CRM

Custom Fields (Clients, Tasks)

maps to

Twenty CRM

Custom Fields on relevant objects

lossy
Mapping required

Grow CRM custom fields on Clients (Contacts) and Tasks require manual schema reconstruction before import. We extract field definitions from Grow CRM during scoping: field name, field type (text, number, date, select, multi-select), and option values for picklist fields. We then pre-create these fields in Twenty's Settings → Data Model for the relevant object. This step is mandatory; Twenty's CSV import creates records, not fields, and will fail or drop values if the target field does not exist.

Grow CRM

Knowledge Base Article

maps to

Twenty CRM

Note or External Document

1:1
Fully supported

Grow CRM Knowledge Base articles export as HTML or markdown content. We export the article title, content, category, and publish status. In Twenty, articles are preserved as Note records attached to the relevant Company or People record, or delivered as a structured document package for the customer to migrate into a dedicated knowledge base tool (Confluence, Notion, or a Twenty-integrated KB platform). Grow CRM's flat article structure is reconstructed with category tags in Twenty.

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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Grow CRM gotchas

High

No public API means all data extraction is CSV-based

Medium

Self-hosted instances lack automatic updates

Medium

Custom fields require manual schema reconstruction

High

Client portal access records are not migratable

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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

  • Grow CRM has no public API — all extraction is CSV or database

    Grow CRM does not publish a REST API for programmatic data access. All exports rely on the built-in CSV export function or direct database queries against the customer's self-hosted instance. We request direct database read access during scoping for self-hosted instances to extract data reliably; for SaaS instances, we use the CSV export with field-by-field validation. This constraint prevents incremental API-driven sync and requires batch migration logic. We run the full export in a single migration window and perform a delta check against any records modified during the cutover period.

  • Client portal credentials and access history do not migrate

    Grow CRM's client portal access records and login credentials are not included in any export. Clients who had portal logins must be re-invited in Twenty. We flag all contacts with portal access in the scoping report so the customer can run a bulk invitation from Twenty post-migration. There is no workaround without database-level access, and even with database access the credentials are hashed and non-exportable. This is a Grow CRM data model limitation, not a migration tooling constraint.

  • Custom field definitions require manual schema reconstruction

    Grow CRM allows custom fields on Clients and Tasks, but the custom field schema is not included in the standard CSV export. We extract field definitions from the Grow CRM UI during scoping (Settings → Custom Fields) and from the database schema for self-hosted instances. We deliver a schema specification document listing every custom field: name, type, and option values. The customer must pre-create these fields in Twenty's Settings → Data Model before we begin data import. Imports run against Twenty's REST or GraphQL API, and any missing fields cause the import to drop those values silently or reject the record.

  • Grow CRM's self-hosted instance may run an outdated schema

    Grow CRM's self-hosted version is a CodeCanyon plugin that requires manual updates. Older versions may use different database schemas, which affects the export format and field names we extract. We verify the source instance version during scoping and apply schema reconciliation steps before exporting. This includes mapping deprecated field names to their current equivalents and handling any version-specific export quirks. Self-hosted instances that have not been updated in over 12 months may require additional validation time.

  • Twenty does not have native invoicing or payment recording

    Grow CRM includes built-in invoicing, Stripe and PayPal payment recording, and client-facing payment portals. Twenty CRM is a focused CRM without native billing or payment processing. We migrate Grow CRM Invoices and Payments as custom objects in Twenty, but the customer loses the native payment link and gateway integration. Post-migration, the customer should connect Stripe or PayPal directly to Twenty via Zapier or a custom integration, or adopt a dedicated invoicing tool. This gap should be discussed during scoping to confirm the customer's billing workflow priorities.

Migration approach

Six steps for a successful Grow CRM to Twenty CRM data migration

  1. Discovery and export method determination

    We audit the source Grow CRM instance to determine whether it is self-hosted or SaaS, which objects are in use, and the volume of records per object. For self-hosted instances, we request direct database read access to the MySQL or PostgreSQL database (depending on the Grow CRM version) to extract data reliably. For SaaS instances, we use the built-in CSV export function. We also extract custom field definitions from Settings → Custom Fields and identify all contacts with portal access. The discovery output is a written migration scope confirming export method, record volumes, custom field list, and the portal access flag list.

  2. Twenty workspace setup and schema pre-creation

    We configure the destination Twenty workspace before any data import. This includes creating the workspace and inviting team members (required before Owner assignments can resolve), setting up the Opportunity pipeline with matching stage names from Grow CRM, creating any custom objects (Invoice, Estimate, Lead, Case) needed to host Grow CRM data that has no standard Twenty equivalent, and creating custom fields on standard and custom objects using the schema specification extracted from Grow CRM. Schema is validated in Twenty's Settings → Data Model before proceeding. We also extract the Grow CRM user list and map team members to Twenty workspace members by email for Owner resolution.

  3. Data export and transform

    We export data from Grow CRM in dependency order: Companies first, then Contacts, then Opportunities, then Tasks, then Invoices, Estimates, and Help Desk Tickets. For self-hosted instances, we run SQL queries against the Grow CRM database with joins to preserve relationship foreign keys. For SaaS instances, we run CSV exports for each object and reconcile the relationship IDs manually. The transform step normalizes date formats, phone number formats, and tag arrays; splits Grow CRM's Lead and Opportunity into the customer's chosen target model in Twenty; and applies the custom field mapping from the schema specification. Any Grow CRM custom fields that could not be pre-created in Twenty due to missing field type support are flagged in the transform report.

  4. Staging import and reconciliation

    We run a staging import into a Twenty workspace clone or a dedicated test environment if available. Record counts are reconciled against the Grow CRM source for each object. We spot-check 25-50 records per object to verify field mapping accuracy, relationship integrity (Contacts linked to Companies, Opportunities linked to the correct Owner), and custom field values. The customer reviews the staging results and signs off before production migration begins. Any mapping corrections are applied to the transform scripts and re-run.

  5. Production migration in dependency order

    We run production migration in record-dependency order: Companies first, then Contacts (with companyId resolved), then Leads or custom Lead objects, then Opportunities (with companyId and OwnerId resolved), then Tasks (with OwnerId resolved and custom fields populated), then Invoice and Estimate custom objects, then Help Desk Tickets as Cases or Notes, then Tags. Each phase emits a row-count reconciliation report before the next phase begins. We use Twenty's REST or GraphQL API for inserts with appropriate rate limiting and retry logic for self-hosted Twenty instances.

  6. Cutover, validation, and automation inventory handoff

    We freeze Grow CRM writes during cutover, run a final delta migration of any records modified during the migration window, then mark Twenty as the system of record. We deliver the portal access flag list so the customer can send bulk re-invitations to former Grow CRM portal users. We deliver a written inventory of Grow CRM automations, tasks, and workflows that require manual recreation in Twenty, organized by object and trigger type. We support a one-week post-migration validation window where we resolve any record linkage issues or data quality exceptions raised by the customer's team. We do not rebuild Grow CRM automations in Twenty as part of standard 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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Grow CRM

Source

Strengths

  • One-time purchase eliminates ongoing per-user subscription costs — total cost of ownership is lower for small teams over multi-year horizons.
  • Self-hosted deployment gives full data ownership and server control, important for teams with strict data residency or privacy requirements.
  • Includes CRM, project management, invoicing, and help desk in a single application, reducing tool sprawl for small agencies and service businesses.
  • Stripe and PayPal payment integration is built in, enabling invoice-to-payment workflows without third-party connectors.
  • Offers both a standard self-hosted version and a managed SaaS version, giving teams a migration path if they outgrow self-hosting.

Weaknesses

  • No publicly documented API for programmatic data access — all export and import relies on CSV/manual methods or paid migration services, limiting automation options.
  • Self-hosted version requires manual software updates, server maintenance, and backups; small teams often lack the internal IT capacity to sustain this reliably.
  • Thin integration ecosystem compared to major CRMs; no native Zapier/Make connectors and limited third-party app availability in the CodeCanyon plugin ecosystem.
  • Reporting and analytics are basic compared to modern BI-integrated CRMs; teams that need deep pipeline analytics often outgrow Grow CRM's built-in dashboards.
  • The platform has a smaller user community and fewer online resources, making troubleshooting and configuration support harder to find independently.
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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 Grow CRM 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

    Grow CRM: Not publicly documented.

  • Data volume sensitivity

    B

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

Estimator

Estimate your Grow CRM to Twenty CRM 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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Migrations under 5,000 contacts, 2,000 companies, and 1,000 opportunities with no custom objects typically complete in two to four weeks. Migrations exceeding these volumes, with extensive custom fields on Tasks and Clients, help desk ticket history, or self-hosted instances requiring database-level extraction rather than CSV export, extend to five to eight weeks. Timeline depends on Grow CRM instance type (self-hosted database access is faster than CSV), data volume per object, and custom field schema complexity.

Adjacent paths

Related migrations to explore

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