CRM migration

Migrate from Krayin CRM to Twenty CRM

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

Krayin CRM logo

Krayin CRM

Source

Twenty CRM

Destination

Twenty CRM logo

Compatibility

73%

8 of 11

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

Complexity

BStandard

Timeline

3-5 weeks

Rollback included Accuracy guarantee Field-level validation

Overview

What this migration involves

Moving from Krayin CRM to Twenty CRM is a move from a PHP/Laravel open-source CRM to a TypeScript/Next.js open-source CRM, and the destination carries different object naming, a different standard field model, and a different API paradigm. Krayin's MIT license and self-hosting model produces zero software cost but accumulates VPS, maintenance, and developer-hour overhead. Twenty's AGPL-3.0 license and modern stack appeal to teams already in the JavaScript ecosystem who want a CRM built for extensibility rather than a Laravel monolith. We migrate Leads and Persons to Twenty's People object using a stage-based split, Companies to Twenty's Company object, Deals to Opportunities, and Activity records (tasks, calls, meetings, notes) as Tasks or Notes. We resolve Krayin's custom attribute fields via a direct database query fallback when the REST API returns incomplete data. Krayin Workflows and file attachments cannot migrate programmatically; we document them for manual rebuild and re-upload post-migration. Twenty's sparse standard field set means the customer must pre-create custom fields in Settings → Data Model before any CSV import runs, or our scripts must use the GraphQL API to create fields dynamically during setup. We do not migrate Workflows, automations, sequences, or reports as code. Those are out-of-scope deliverables for which we provide written inventories for the customer's admin team.

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

Krayin CRM logo

Krayin CRM

What's pushing teams away

  • Performance lags behind comparable CRMs; users report clunky UX and slow load times that become more pronounced as record volume grows, pushing teams toward faster alternatives.
  • Small community and limited third-party integrations mean teams requiring niche tools or deep ecosystem apps find Krayin unsupported, driving migrations to platforms with larger marketplaces.
  • Advanced features require significant developer customization rather than configuration, creating technical debt and ongoing PHP/Laravel maintenance burdens that non-technical teams cannot sustain.
  • Self-hosting introduces hidden infrastructure and labor costs—VPS hosting, security patches, backups, and freelance developer hours—which accumulate and often exceed the perceived savings of a 'free' CRM.

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 Krayin CRM objects map to Twenty CRM

Each row shows how a Krayin 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.

Krayin CRM

Lead

maps to

Twenty CRM

People

1:1
Fully supported

Krayin Leads map directly to Twenty People. We use email as the primary dedupe key. If a Person record with the same email already exists in Twenty from a prior Persons migration, we flag the duplicate for the customer to resolve. Krayin lead status, source, and score custom attributes migrate to Twenty People custom fields that must be pre-created in Settings → Data Model. Krayin lead-to-person conversion history does not carry over; we treat all Krayin Leads as open records requiring a fresh stage assignment in Twenty.

Krayin CRM

Person

maps to

Twenty CRM

People

1:1
Fully supported

Krayin Persons map to Twenty People. Name, email, phone, address, job title, and department migrate directly. Custom attribute fields on Person objects (dropdowns, multi-select, date fields) require a direct database query to Krayin's custom_attributes table because the REST API does not fully expose all attribute field types. We map the custom field values to Twenty People custom fields, creating the fields via the Twenty GraphQL API during setup if they do not already exist. Email is the dedupe key across the Persons load.

Krayin CRM

Company

maps to

Twenty CRM

Company

1:1
Fully supported

Krayin Companies map to Twenty Company. Company name, domain, address, phone, and industry (if populated in Krayin) migrate directly. We create Companies in Twenty first in the load order so that Company ID is available for Person association (Krayin Persons are linked to a Company by organization_id). Any Person records without a valid Krayin organization_id map to a 'No Company' placeholder in Twenty and are flagged for manual reassignment post-migration.

Krayin CRM

Deal

maps to

Twenty CRM

Opportunity

1:1
Fully supported

Krayin Deals map to Twenty Opportunity. Deal name becomes Opportunity name, amount maps directly, expected close date maps to closeDate, and Krayin stage_id maps to a Twenty Opportunity status value that we create during setup. Owner (Krayin user_id) maps to the Twenty Member with the matching email. Krayin Deal-to-Person and Deal-to-Company associations migrate as Opportunity-to-People and Opportunity-to-Company links in Twenty via the relationship API. Custom deal attributes migrate to Opportunity custom fields via direct DB query where the API is incomplete.

Krayin CRM

Pipeline

maps to

Twenty CRM

Opportunity status + record type

lossy
Fully supported

Krayin Pipelines (custom stage sequences per deal type) map to Twenty Opportunity status values within a single Opportunity object. We create status values matching Krayin stage names and probabilities during the Twenty workspace setup phase via the GraphQL API. If Krayin uses multiple pipelines with different stage sets (common in multi-line-of-business Krayin deployments), we create Twenty Opportunity status values scoped by pipeline name prefix. Stage transition rules and automation triggers from Krayin cannot migrate; we document each pipeline's stage sequence as a written deliverable for the customer's admin to rebuild in Twenty manually.

Krayin CRM

Product

maps to

Twenty CRM

Product

1:1
Fully supported

Krayin Products map to Twenty Product. SKU, name, price, description, and inventory quantities migrate directly. Products must be created before any Deals/Opportunities that reference them so that product associations can be resolved at import time. Krayin product categories map to Twenty Product custom fields or a category field we create via GraphQL if the standard Product object lacks one.

Krayin CRM

Quote

maps to

Twenty CRM

Note (attached to Opportunity)

1:1
Fully supported

Krayin Quotes do not have a direct Twenty equivalent; Twenty does not include a native Quotes object as of 2026. We migrate Quote records as Note objects attached to the related Opportunity, preserving line items as a structured text body in the Note. The customer rebuilds quoting capability in Twenty using custom objects or a third-party quoting tool post-migration. If the customer requires a full Quote-to-OpportunityLineItem model, we scope a custom object build as a separate engagement.

Krayin CRM

Activity (Task, Call, Meeting)

maps to

Twenty CRM

Task or Note

1:1
Fully supported

Krayin Activities (Tasks, Calls, Meetings) map to Twenty Tasks. Call disposition and duration migrate as custom Task fields; Meeting start and end times map to Task startDate and dueDate fields. Activity records are associated to their parent Krayin record (Lead, Person, Deal) via the Twenty relationship API by resolving the target People or Opportunity ID. We preserve the original Krayin activity timestamp as a custom field for audit ordering. Activity types that have no clear Twenty analog (e.g., Krayin's specific event subtypes) map to a generic Task with a type custom field preserving the original value.

Krayin CRM

User

maps to

Twenty CRM

Member

1:1
Fully supported

Krayin Users map to Twenty Members. We match by email address. Any Krayin User referenced on a Deal or Activity record must have a matching Twenty Member before that record's import can proceed; we enforce this dependency in the load order. Role and permission sets from Krayin require manual rebuild in Twenty because Twenty's permission model uses a different structure. We export the Krayin role assignments as a written report for the admin to reconfigure.

Krayin CRM

Tag

maps to

Twenty CRM

Tag

lossy
Fully supported

Krayin tags on Leads, Persons, and Deals migrate to Twenty Tag records. Tags are stored as string arrays in Krayin and must map to Twenty's Tag object. We create Twenty Tags during migration and associate them to People and Opportunities via the Tag API. If a Krayin tag has no equivalent in Twenty's tag vocabulary, we preserve it as a custom People or Opportunity multi-select field. Tag taxonomy cleanup is recommended during scoping: unused tags with fewer than 10 associated records are flagged for exclusion.

Krayin CRM

Custom Attribute

maps to

Twenty CRM

Custom field

lossy
Fully supported

Krayin custom attributes on Leads, Persons, Companies, Deals, and Products require a direct database query to Krayin's custom_attributes table because the REST API does not expose all custom attribute types (particularly dropdowns, multi-select, and date fields). We query the database directly, extract the attribute definitions and values, then create the corresponding Twenty custom fields via GraphQL before importing the values. This adds a discovery step to the migration timeline but ensures complete field coverage. We flag any Krayin attribute types with no Twenty equivalent (e.g., Krayin-specific field types) as requiring manual post-migration field creation.

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.

Krayin CRM logo

Krayin CRM gotchas

High

Attachments stored on filesystem, not accessible via API

High

Workflows have no export mechanism

Medium

No publicly documented API rate limits

Medium

Self-hosting cost illusion masks true TCO

Low

Custom attribute fields not always exposed via API

Twenty CRM logo

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

  • Twenty requires manual field creation before any import

    Twenty does not create fields during CSV or API import; fields must exist in Settings → Data Model before data can land in them. This is a friction point unique to migrating into Twenty because its standard People and Company objects ship with fewer default fields than comparable CRMs. Krayin's Data Transfer package handles more field types natively. We add a schema creation phase to every Krayin-to-Twenty migration where we probe Krayin's REST API and custom_attributes table for all active fields, then create matching Twenty custom fields via the GraphQL API before any data import begins. If this step is skipped, CSV imports silently drop values for unmapped fields and the customer discovers missing data only after import completes.

  • Krayin custom attributes require direct database queries

    Krayin's custom attribute system is not fully exposed via the REST API. Dropdown fields, multi-select fields, and some date fields return null or incomplete values through the API. We probe the custom_attributes table in Krayin's MySQL/PostgreSQL database directly to capture complete attribute definitions and values. If Krayin is running on a hosted environment where direct database access is unavailable (some Webkul-managed cloud deployments), this fallback is blocked and those field values may be lost unless the customer can provide a full database export. We confirm database access availability during discovery.

  • Krayin file attachments cannot migrate via API

    Krayin stores file attachments on the server filesystem, not as structured database objects accessible via the REST API. We cannot retrieve attachment content programmatically. For Krayin-to-Twenty migrations, we flag this gap during discovery, provide a file listing from the Krayin storage directory, and instruct the customer to download attachments before cutover. In Twenty, attachments can be re-uploaded manually or via the Twenty API's file upload endpoint after People and Company records are in place. We provide a record of which Krayin records had attachments so the customer can re-associate them post-migration.

  • Krayin Workflows cannot be exported

    Krayin's workflow automation engine is not exposed through any API or data export mechanism. Workflow rules, triggers, conditions, and actions are application-layer logic that cannot be extracted programmatically. This is true regardless of destination platform. We document every active Krayin Workflow in detail during scoping and deliver a written inventory that describes each workflow's trigger, conditions, and actions with a recommended Twenty equivalent (manual workflow or scripted automation). The customer's admin rebuilds workflows in Twenty manually post-migration. This work is outside the migration scope and is a separate engagement.

  • Twenty has no native Quotes object

    Krayin's Quote object (with line items, pricing, and approval workflows) has no direct Twenty equivalent. Twenty's Opportunity object can store an amount but does not include a standard quote sub-object with multi-line pricing and discount support. We migrate Krayin Quote content as Note attachments to the related Opportunity, which preserves the information but not the quote-as-product-line-item structure. Customers who rely on quote generation with line-item detail need a custom object build in Twenty or a third-party quoting tool integration. We scope this gap during discovery and provide a written quote-model replacement recommendation.

Migration approach

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

  1. Discovery and data audit

    We audit the source Krayin instance across record volumes (Leads, Persons, Companies, Deals, Activities, Products, Quotes, Tags), active custom attribute definitions (via REST API and direct database query), active pipeline count and stage definitions, active workflows, user count, and attachment inventory. We also probe for any Krayin commercial extensions (Webkul SaaS Subscription, Multi-Tenant) that may add custom schema. The discovery output is a written migration scope with record counts per object, a list of custom attributes requiring DB-level extraction, and a flag for any Krayin instance where direct database access is restricted. We also confirm that Twenty workspace is provisioned and accessible via GraphQL API.

  2. Twenty workspace setup and field creation

    We create all required custom fields in Twenty via the GraphQL API before any data import begins. This includes custom fields on People (matching Krayin custom attributes on Leads and Persons), custom fields on Company (matching Krayin custom attributes on Organizations), and custom fields on Opportunity (matching Krayin custom attributes on Deals and the stage-probability mapping). We invite all Krayin Users as Twenty Members during this phase so that Owner lookups can be resolved during the subsequent import phases. This step is the most common point of failure when skipped: imports run but fields are empty because Twenty requires fields to exist before data can populate them.

  3. Test migration into staging

    We run a full migration into a Twenty staging or demo workspace using a representative data subset (typically the 30 most recent Leads, Persons, Companies, and Deals plus 100 activity records). The customer reconciles record counts, spot-checks field mapping for 20-30 records, and validates that tag associations, deal stage assignments, and owner assignments are correct. Any mapping corrections—particularly around custom attribute types, date format normalization, and phone number formatting—happen in this phase. We do not run production migration until the staging reconciliation is signed off.

  4. Record migration in dependency order

    We run the production migration in the correct relational order: (1) Members (Twenty Users, resolved by email from Krayin Users), (2) Companies (from Krayin Organizations, first so IDs are available for Person association), (3) People (from Krayin Leads and Persons, with Krayin organization_id resolved to the new Twenty Company ID), (4) Opportunities (from Krayin Deals, with Company ID and Member ID resolved), (5) Products (from Krayin Products, before any Opportunity associations that reference them), (6) Activities (Tasks and Notes via batch API calls, with parent People and Opportunity IDs resolved), (7) Tags (created and associated last), (8) Custom attributes via direct DB query for any fields not populated via REST API. Each phase emits a row-count reconciliation report before the next phase begins.

  5. Cutover and delta sync

    We freeze Krayin write access during the cutover window (typically a weekend or low-activity period). We run a final delta migration of any records created or modified in Krayin since the last full sync. We deliver an attachment inventory listing (which records had attachments, file sizes, and paths in Krayin's storage directory) so the customer can download and re-upload manually post-migration. We deliver the Workflow inventory document to the customer's admin team with a rebuild guide and recommended Twenty equivalent for each automation. We validate Twenty record counts match the expected migration scope and hand off a reconciliation report.

  6. Post-migration support window

    We provide a one-week hypercare window following cutover during which we resolve any data integrity issues raised by the customer's team. This includes re-importing any records that failed due to validation rule conflicts, correcting owner assignments, and re-running tag associations. We do not rebuild Krayin Workflows as Twenty automations, re-upload attachments, or provide training on Twenty's interface; those are separate workstreams. We close the engagement with a final migration report summarizing record counts, any gaps (attachments, workflows, unsupported field types), and recommended next steps for the admin team.

Platform deep dives

Context on both ends of the pair

Krayin CRM logo

Krayin CRM

Source

Strengths

  • MIT license means permanent zero license cost with full source code access for modification and audit.
  • Self-hosting gives complete data ownership and control with no vendor having access to customer records.
  • No per-user pricing model; adding team members does not increase software licensing costs.
  • Built on Laravel ecosystem, leveraging PHP's most mature framework with extensive documentation and developer community.
  • Data Transfer package supports bulk CSV/XLSX imports for Leads, Products, and Persons out of the box.

Weaknesses

  • Smaller community than SuiteCRM, Odoo, or ERPNext with fewer third-party integrations and less peer support available.
  • UX is described as clunky with slower performance compared to modern SaaS CRMs, particularly under larger data volumes.
  • Requires PHP/Laravel technical expertise to customize and maintain; non-technical teams will need ongoing developer involvement for changes and updates.
  • No publicly documented API rate limits, meaning migration tooling must make conservative assumptions about API throughput to avoid errors.
  • Workflows and automation rules cannot be exported; all automation logic must be manually rebuilt in the destination CRM.
Twenty CRM logo

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. 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 Krayin CRM and Twenty CRM.

  • 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

    Krayin CRM: Not publicly documented.

  • Data volume sensitivity

    B

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

Estimator

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

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Most Krayin-to-Twenty migrations land between three and five weeks for accounts under 10,000 Persons and 2,000 Deals with no complex custom attributes. Migrations with custom attributes requiring direct database queries, multiple deal pipelines, large activity histories (over 100,000 records), or quote content that must be preserved as Notes move to seven to twelve weeks. The Twenty workspace setup and field creation phase (Step 2 in our approach) is the most time-intensive because custom fields must be created before any import runs, which adds a discovery overhead not present in migrations to CRMs with fuller standard field sets.

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