CRM migration
Field-level mapping, validation, and rollback between Prospects CRM and Freshsales. We move data and schema; workflows are rebuilt natively in Freshsales.
Prospects CRM
Source
Freshsales
Destination
Compatibility
9 of 10
objects map 1:1 between Prospects CRM and Freshsales.
Complexity
CModerate
Timeline
48–72 hours
Overview
Prospects CRM targets B2B wholesalers and distributors with stock-aware features and tight accounting integrations (Xero, Unleashed). Freshsales is Freshworks' SMB-focused CRM with standard Lead/Contact/Account/Opportunity objects, Contact Lifecycle Stages, Freddy AI scoring on Pro+ plans, and multiple sales pipelines. The migration carries Prospects CRM contacts, companies, deals, and activity history into Freshsales' object model — mapping Prospects CRM owner fields to Freshsales Users resolved by email match, preserving original creation timestamps as custom fields, and re-uploading file attachments. Workflows, sequences, and automation logic in Prospects CRM do not transfer; those must be rebuilt in Freshsales' workflow builder. We use Prospects CRM's API or CSV export endpoints to extract data, apply field-level transformation, and load into Freshsales via its Bulk API — with a sample migration and field-level diff before the full run commits. In addition, we map Prospects CRM contact status to Freshsales Contact Lifecycle Stages, ensuring that historical progression is represented in the target CRM. Activity records such as calls, emails, and meetings are translated into Freshsales Tasks and Events, preserving original timestamps and owner assignments. For custom fields, we generate corresponding Freshsales custom fields before migration, applying value mapping for picklists and data type conversions. The migration process includes a sample run in a sandbox environment, followed by a field-level diff that highlights any discrepancies before the full load. All inserts are performed via the Freshsales Bulk API for throughput, and a reconciliation report is delivered post-migration to confirm record counts and data integrity.
Every standard and custom field arrives verified.
AI proposes the map; you confirm before any record moves.
Parent–child, lookups, and ownership stay linked.
Calls, emails, meetings — with original timestamps.
Documents, uploads, and inline notes move with the record.
Why teams make this switch
Leaving
What's pushing teams away
Choosing
What's pulling them in
Object mapping
Each row shows how a Prospects CRM object lands in Freshsales, including any object-level transformations, lookup resolution, or schema-design dependencies.
Typical mapping — final map is confirmed during the sample migration step.
Prospects CRM
Contact
Freshsales
Lead / Contact
1:manyProspects CRM stores all people as Contacts. Freshsales splits into Lead (unqualified) and Contact (qualified). We route Prospects CRM contacts by status: converted/long-standing customers to Freshsales Contact, newer prospects to Lead. You specify the split rule based on your sales cycle.
Prospects CRM
Company
Freshsales
Account
1:1Direct map. Prospects CRM company records become Freshsales Accounts with name, website, industry, employee count, and annual revenue transferred. Primary company associations on contacts carry over as Account lookups. Parent-child company hierarchies map to Freshsales Parent Account field. Additional address fields are also transferred to maintain complete location data.
Prospects CRM
Deal
Freshsales
Opportunity
1:1Direct map. Prospects CRM deals become Freshsales Opportunities with deal name mapped to Opportunity Name, amount to Amount, close date to Close Date, and pipeline stage to Stage. Each Prospects CRM pipeline maps to a Freshsales pipeline; stage values map value-by-value per pipeline configuration.
Prospects CRM
Pipeline
Freshsales
Sales Pipeline
1:1Prospects CRM pipelines map 1:1 to Freshsales Pipelines. Stage names within each pipeline map to Freshsales Stage values — probability and forecast category re-applied based on Freshsales stage configuration. Multiple Prospects CRM pipelines require corresponding Freshsales pipeline setup before migration.
Prospects CRM
Activity (calls, emails, meetings)
Freshsales
Tasks / Events
1:1Prospects CRM call logs, email records, and meeting notes migrate as Freshsales Tasks and Events. Original timestamps, activity type, duration, and owner preserved. Notes attached to activities migrate as Freshsales Note records linked to the parent Task or Event. Any attachments to the original notes are also re-uploaded and linked to the corresponding Note records.
Prospects CRM
Custom Fields (Contacts)
Freshsales
Custom Fields on Lead / Contact
1:1Prospects CRM custom contact fields (beyond standard firstname, lastname, email, phone) require corresponding Freshsales custom fields. We create the target fields in Freshsales before migration and map values field-by-field. Data type parities (text, number, picklist, date) drive the transformation logic.
Prospects CRM
Custom Fields (Deals)
Freshsales
Custom Fields on Opportunity
1:1Prospects CRM deal-level custom properties (beyond standard amount, stage, close date) migrate to Freshsales Opportunity custom fields. We generate the field schema in Freshsales first, then map values. Picklist-style custom fields require value-mapping when source picklist differs from Freshsales picklist options.
Prospects CRM
Owner / User
Freshsales
User
1:1Prospects CRM owner IDs resolved to Freshsales Users by email address match. Unmatched owners flagged before migration — your team either creates Freshsales users for them or assigns records to a fallback owner. No record lands without a valid Freshsales User owner.
Prospects CRM
File Attachments
Freshsales
Files
1:1Prospects CRM file attachments on contacts, companies, and deals re-upload to Freshsales Files linked to the corresponding record. File size limits per Freshsales plan apply (2GB–100GB storage depending on tier). Inline images in notes extracted and rehosted as attachments. If the target plan's storage is insufficient, we can advise on cleanup or upgrading before migration.
Prospects CRM
Workflow / Automation Rules
Freshsales
(Not Migrated)
1:1Prospects CRM workflow rules and automation logic do not migrate. Freshsales Workflows handle similar automation but must be rebuilt. We export your Prospects CRM workflow definitions as a structured reference document your Freshsales admin can use to recreate rules in Freshsales' workflow builder.
| Prospects CRM | Freshsales | Compatibility | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Contact | Lead / Contact1:many | Fully supported | |
| Company | Account1:1 | Fully supported | |
| Deal | Opportunity1:1 | Fully supported | |
| Pipeline | Sales Pipeline1:1 | Fully supported | |
| Activity (calls, emails, meetings) | Tasks / Events1:1 | Fully supported | |
| Custom Fields (Contacts) | Custom Fields on Lead / Contact1:1 | Fully supported | |
| Custom Fields (Deals) | Custom Fields on Opportunity1:1 | Fully supported | |
| Owner / User | User1:1 | Fully supported | |
| File Attachments | Files1:1 | Fully supported | |
| Workflow / Automation Rules | (Not Migrated)1:1 | Fully supported |
Gotchas + challenges
Platform-specific issues from each side, plus the pair-specific challenges that don't show up on either platform's page on its own.
Prospects CRM gotchas
Inventory integrations must be active before migration scoping
Magic Matrix and RFM scores require manual reconfiguration in destination
Pipeline stage names are customer-defined and non-standard
Historical order data structure varies with connected accounting platforms
Freshsales gotchas
Freddy AI is Pro-tier only despite heavy marketing
Post-migration emails and sequences are disabled
Bot session credits are a one-time 500-session allocation
Phone credits charged per minute with no cap
File storage limits scale with plan tier
Pair-specific challenges
Migration approach
Export Prospects CRM data via API or CSV
FlitStack connects to Prospects CRM using your API credentials or exports via CSV for all standard objects: Contacts, Companies, Deals, Activities, and Notes. We pull custom field definitions from Prospects CRM's schema to understand which fields exist beyond the standard set. If Prospects CRM's export produces batch files, we validate record counts against your reported totals and flag any gaps before transformation begins. All export operations use read-only access — your team continues working in Prospects CRM throughout.
Generate Freshsales target schema
Before data moves, FlitStack generates the Freshsales field schema needed to receive Prospects CRM data: custom fields on Lead/Contact/Account/Opportunity, pipeline configurations, stage values, and owner assignments. We deliver a schema plan showing every custom field created, its data type, and which Prospects CRM field maps to it. Your Freshsales admin approves the schema and creates any Freshsales-specific configurations (workflows, assignment rules) before we proceed to transformation.
Transform data with field-level mapping
We apply field-level transformation to every record: text normalization, date format standardization, pick-list value mapping, and owner resolution by email. Prospects CRM contacts split into Lead/Contact based on your specified rule. Activity records attach to parent records by foreign key resolution. We generate a field-level diff comparing source values to destination values across a representative sample so you can verify mapping accuracy before the full run commits. All transformation logic is logged for audit.
Run sample migration and reconciliation
A representative slice — typically 100–500 records spanning contacts, accounts, deals, and activities — migrates to your Freshsales sandbox or trial account. We reconcile record counts, field values, and ownership assignments against the Prospects CRM export. Any mapping errors surface in the diff report for correction. You approve the sample before we schedule the full migration. This step catches 90%+ of mapping issues before production data moves.
Full migration with delta-pickup window
The full Prospects CRM dataset loads into Freshsales via the Freshsales Bulk API or batch insert, following the sequence that resolves foreign keys correctly (Accounts first, then Contacts/Leads, then Opportunities). A delta-pickup window (24–48 hours) captures any records modified or created in Prospects CRM during the cutover period. An audit log records every insert operation, and one-click rollback reverts the Freshsales account to pre-migration state if reconciliation fails. Post-migration, we deliver a reconciliation report comparing Prospects CRM totals to Freshsales totals for each object.
Platform deep dives
Prospects CRM
Source
Strengths
Weaknesses
Freshsales
Destination
Strengths
Weaknesses
Complexity grading
Moderate CRM migration. 4 of 8 objects need a mapping; the rest are 1:1.
Overall complexity
Moderate migration
Derived from compatibility, mapping clarity, API constraints, and data volume across Prospects CRM and Freshsales.
Object compatibility
4 of 8 objects need a mapping; the rest are 1:1.
Field mapping clarity
Field mapping is derived from defaults — final spec confirmed during the sample migration.
Timeline complexity
8-object category — typical timelines run 2–7 days end-to-end.
API constraints
Prospects CRM: Not publicly documented.
Data volume sensitivity
Prospects CRM doesn't expose a bulk API — REST + parallelization used for high-volume runs.
Estimator
Rule-based pricing — no per-record fees, no manual quotes. Migrations over 2M records are scoped individually.
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