Migrate your Makesbridge data
All-in-one marketing automation and mass email platform with strong Salesforce integration. Positions itself between entry-level tools and enterprise platforms, with a focus on SMB and mid-market customers.
In its favor
Why people choose Makesbridge
The signal that keeps Makesbridge on the shortlist. Sourced from G2, Capterra, and customer scoping calls.
Customers pick Makesbridge as a MailChimp or Marketo upgrade, citing better pricing than enterprise tools while offering comparable automation features for SMB and mid-market teams.
Lead scoring is frequently cited as a differentiator, with customers noting the system accurately identifies high-value leads and speeds up sales follow-up time.
Support quality is a major draw — Makesbridge is rated #1 on the Salesforce AppExchange for customer satisfaction and support, with a dedicated success manager and phone/chat availability.
Salesforce integration is a key reason teams adopt Makesbridge, though reviews note it is iframe-based rather than field-level sync, which limits how tightly data cohere between systems.
Easy setup and quick implementation are mentioned frequently, with customers noting they can get marketing automation running without needing deep technical resources.
Large companies report hitting platform limitations in workflow customization and volume capacity, driving them toward more scalable enterprise marketing platforms.
The Salesforce integration relies on an iframe rather than field-level API sync, which frustrates teams that need tight bi-directional CRM data coherence and accurate contact record updates.
Workflows are text-based only — there is no graphical funnel builder — which users describe as limiting visibility into complex customer journeys and harder to audit.
Some customers cite the platform as clunky or outdated compared to newer marketing automation tools with more modern UX and drag-and-drop experience.
A small number of teams move to more comprehensive platforms when they need broader CRM, social monitoring, or advanced reporting features that Makesbridge does not cover.
Reasons to switch
Why people leave Makesbridge
The recurring reasons buyers give for replacing Makesbridge. Presented as facts, not knocks.
Platform scorecard
Strengths, weaknesses, and where Makesbridge fits
Grades across six dimensions, plus a SWOT-style view of where the platform shines and where it falls short.
SWOT — strengths, weaknesses, and use-case fit
Strengths
Weaknesses
Where it works
Where it struggles
Pricing tiers
Makesbridge pricing overview
Makesbridge prices primarily on email volume and seat count rather than contact volume. The MailChimp Evolution tier starts at $240/month for 500 emails, with Starter at $367/month for 1,250 emails. The Pay as you go plan offers 10,000 emails for $25/month plus $25 per additional seat. Unlike most CRMs, there is no per-contact billing model, which simplifies migration cost projections.
MailChimp Evolution
Tier 1 of 4
$240/month
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What gets migrated
Makesbridge object support
Object-by-object support for Makesbridge migrations. Per-pair details surface during scoping.
Subscribers
Fully supportedSubscribers are the primary contact object in Makesbridge. We export all standard fields (name, email, phone) plus custom field values. API supports individual get/add operations. We chunk large subscriber exports and map to destination Contact or Lead records.
Lists
Fully supportedLists are named audience groups that can hold subscribers. We preserve list structure and member assignments. Mapped to destination Audiences, Lists, or Tags depending on the destination CRM's terminology.
Segments
Mapping requiredSegments are dynamic subsets of Lists based on behavior or demographic rules. The segment logic itself is not exportable; we export the evaluated subscriber set at migration time rather than the rules.
Campaigns
Mapping requiredCampaigns represent individual email sends or sequences. We export campaign metadata (name, status, dates, subject line, open/send metrics). The HTML content of each email is preserved. Template assignments are noted for reconstruction at the destination.
Workflows
Mapping requiredWorkflows define automation sequences and enrollment triggers. We extract workflow structure, step order, and delay settings. The step logic is text-based in Makesbridge — we document the sequence for manual or automated reconstruction in the destination platform.
Hot Lists
Fully supportedHot Lists are high-priority subscriber groups surfaced by the lead scoring engine. We export Hot List memberships and assign a corresponding priority flag or tag at the destination.
Custom Fields
Mapping requiredMakesbridge supports unlimited custom fields per subscriber. We retrieve the full custom field schema via the API and map field names and types to the destination. Field type differences (text vs. picklist vs. date) must be reconciled before import to avoid silent coercion.
Templates
Mapping requiredEmail templates and drag-and-drop layouts are stored in Makesbridge. We export template HTML and metadata. Templates are reconstructed at the destination using the exported HTML and compatible blocks.
Forms
Mapping requiredForms are used to add new subscriber records and capture leads. We export form structure and field mappings. Custom form fields must be aligned with destination custom field definitions.
Lead Scores
Mapping requiredLead scoring values are computed per subscriber based on behavior and data triggers. We export current score values as a custom numeric field on each subscriber record at migration time.
Activities
Not in this platformIndividual email open, click, and delivery events are tracked in Makesbridge but are not accessible via the public API. We cannot export granular activity history. Campaign-level aggregates (open rate, click rate) are captured from the Campaign export.
Users
Mapping requiredMakesbridge user accounts (Owner/User assignments) can be exported and mapped to the destination platform's user object. Admin and editor roles are preserved as a custom property for reassignment.
Attachments
Not in this platformMakesbridge does not store file attachments as standalone objects. Any attachment referenced in a campaign is a URL link to an external source, not an embedded file object. We preserve the URLs as part of the campaign export.
Tags
Fully supportedTags applied to subscribers are exported as individual tag strings per contact and mapped to the destination's tagging or labeling system.
Reports/Dashboards
Not in this platformAnalytics dashboards and custom BI chart configurations are not accessible via the API. Historical metric summaries are captured at the campaign level only.
| Object | Support | Notes |
|---|---|---|
| Subscribers | Fully supported | Subscribers are the primary contact object in Makesbridge. We export all standard fields (name, email, phone) plus custom field values. API supports individual get/add operations. We chunk large subscriber exports and map to destination Contact or Lead records. |
| Lists | Fully supported | Lists are named audience groups that can hold subscribers. We preserve list structure and member assignments. Mapped to destination Audiences, Lists, or Tags depending on the destination CRM's terminology. |
| Segments | Mapping required | Segments are dynamic subsets of Lists based on behavior or demographic rules. The segment logic itself is not exportable; we export the evaluated subscriber set at migration time rather than the rules. |
| Campaigns | Mapping required | Campaigns represent individual email sends or sequences. We export campaign metadata (name, status, dates, subject line, open/send metrics). The HTML content of each email is preserved. Template assignments are noted for reconstruction at the destination. |
| Workflows | Mapping required | Workflows define automation sequences and enrollment triggers. We extract workflow structure, step order, and delay settings. The step logic is text-based in Makesbridge — we document the sequence for manual or automated reconstruction in the destination platform. |
| Hot Lists | Fully supported | Hot Lists are high-priority subscriber groups surfaced by the lead scoring engine. We export Hot List memberships and assign a corresponding priority flag or tag at the destination. |
| Custom Fields | Mapping required | Makesbridge supports unlimited custom fields per subscriber. We retrieve the full custom field schema via the API and map field names and types to the destination. Field type differences (text vs. picklist vs. date) must be reconciled before import to avoid silent coercion. |
| Templates | Mapping required | Email templates and drag-and-drop layouts are stored in Makesbridge. We export template HTML and metadata. Templates are reconstructed at the destination using the exported HTML and compatible blocks. |
| Forms | Mapping required | Forms are used to add new subscriber records and capture leads. We export form structure and field mappings. Custom form fields must be aligned with destination custom field definitions. |
| Lead Scores | Mapping required | Lead scoring values are computed per subscriber based on behavior and data triggers. We export current score values as a custom numeric field on each subscriber record at migration time. |
| Activities | Not in this platform | Individual email open, click, and delivery events are tracked in Makesbridge but are not accessible via the public API. We cannot export granular activity history. Campaign-level aggregates (open rate, click rate) are captured from the Campaign export. |
| Users | Mapping required | Makesbridge user accounts (Owner/User assignments) can be exported and mapped to the destination platform's user object. Admin and editor roles are preserved as a custom property for reassignment. |
| Attachments | Not in this platform | Makesbridge does not store file attachments as standalone objects. Any attachment referenced in a campaign is a URL link to an external source, not an embedded file object. We preserve the URLs as part of the campaign export. |
| Tags | Fully supported | Tags applied to subscribers are exported as individual tag strings per contact and mapped to the destination's tagging or labeling system. |
| Reports/Dashboards | Not in this platform | Analytics dashboards and custom BI chart configurations are not accessible via the API. Historical metric summaries are captured at the campaign level only. |
Gotchas
What to watch for in Makesbridge migrations
Issues we've hit on past Makesbridge migrations, tagged by severity. FlitStack AI handles every one — surfacing them up front because buyer engineering teams want to know.
Iframe-based Salesforce integration causes field sync misalignment
No bulk export API — large subscriber lists take multiple sessions
Workflows are not programmatically portable
Activity history is not accessible via API
Segment logic cannot be exported — only evaluated member sets
| Severity | Issue |
|---|---|
| High | Iframe-based Salesforce integration causes field sync misalignment |
| Medium | No bulk export API — large subscriber lists take multiple sessions |
| Medium | Workflows are not programmatically portable |
| Medium | Activity history is not accessible via API |
| Low | Segment logic cannot be exported — only evaluated member sets |
Leaving Makesbridge?
Where Makesbridge customers move next
12 destinations Makesbridge can migrate to.
How a Makesbridge migration works
Four steps, Makesbridge-specific
Connect
BMS API Access Key (api_tk parameter) paired with userId. Passed as request parameters per Makesbridge's published 'Get Subscriber' and 'Get List Info' endpoints at api.bridgemailsystem.com. into Makesbridge. Scopes limited to read-only on the data we move.
Map
We translate Makesbridge-specific structures (custom fields, objects, value lists) to the destination's model.
Sample
Test with a 50–200 record subset to validate Makesbridge quirks before production.
Migrate
Full migration with Makesbridge rate-limit handling. Rollback available throughout.
FAQ
Makesbridge migration FAQ
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