CRM migration

Migrate from RollWorks Account-Based Platform to Odoo CRM

Field-level mapping, validation, and rollback between RollWorks Account-Based Platform and Odoo CRM. We move data and schema; workflows are rebuilt natively in Odoo CRM.

RollWorks Account-Based Platform logo

RollWorks Account-Based Platform

Source

Odoo CRM

Destination

Odoo CRM logo

Compatibility

50%

6 of 12

objects map 1:1 between RollWorks Account-Based Platform and Odoo CRM.

Complexity

BStandard

Timeline

4-8 weeks

Rollback included Accuracy guarantee Field-level validation

Overview

What this migration involves

Moving from RollWorks Account-Based Platform to Odoo CRM is a data consolidation from two layers: the advertising and ABM orchestration layer in AdRoll ABM, and the CRM layer in the connected Salesforce or HubSpot instance. Odoo does not have a native advertising module or ABM-specific Journey Stages, so we migrate what translates directly (Account Lists to Odoo Contacts, Journey Stage assignments to custom stage fields, engagement scores to custom fields) and document what requires manual rebuild or a third-party Odoo app. Workflows defined in the AdRoll ABM orchestration layer are extracted separately and inventoried for the customer's admin to rebuild in Odoo Automations. We do not migrate live ad creative, active advertising spend data, or the ABM-specific Sales Insights scoring engine. The migration scoped as a CRM-only extraction from RollWorks typically runs four to eight weeks; adding advertising-layer extraction and custom field reconstruction extends to ten to fourteen weeks.

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

RollWorks Account-Based Platform logo

RollWorks Account-Based Platform

What's pushing teams away

  • Filter selection and segmenting abilities are repeatedly cited as limited, with 45 G2 mentions flagging the constraint — teams needing granular audience builds outgrow the platform's segmentation.
  • RollWorks rebranded to AdRoll ABM, merging the ABM product into the broader AdRoll advertising brand, which creates confusion for teams that selected RollWorks specifically for its standalone ABM positioning.
  • Pricing opacity and the sales-driven quote process push teams toward competitors with published pricing or self-service tiers, especially at the lower end of mid-market.
  • Visitor identification stays at the company level, not person level — teams needing individual contact attribution for ad targeting must layer in a separate contact-level tool.
  • Advanced ABM capabilities in competing platforms (6sense predictive buying stages, Demandbase account-based web personalization) outpace RollWorks for enterprise-tier requirements.

Choosing

Odoo CRM logo

Odoo CRM

What's pulling them in

  • Teams choose Odoo CRM for its modular architecture — one base install with one-click app additions means they can adopt CRM alone and add accounting, inventory, or sales later as the business grows.
  • Small businesses pick Odoo because the Community edition is free and open-source, with no per-user or contact limits, allowing full evaluation before committing to a paid Enterprise tier.
  • The drag-and-drop Kanban pipeline and AI lead scoring are highlighted across G2 reviews as concrete features that make lead management faster and more visual than spreadsheet-based workflows.
  • Odoo's native integration with email, live chat, SMS, VoIP, and WhatsApp means inbound leads from multiple channels feed into a single pipeline without third-party middleware.
  • Companies in retail, supply chain, and construction value that Odoo's CRM module shares the same PostgreSQL database and UI as its ERP modules, eliminating data silos between sales and operations.

Object mapping

How RollWorks Account-Based Platform objects map to Odoo CRM

Each row shows how a RollWorks Account-Based Platform object lands in Odoo CRM, including any object-level transformations, lookup resolution, or schema-design dependencies.

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

RollWorks Account-Based Platform

Account Lists

maps to

Odoo CRM

Contact (with Tag segmentation)

1:1
Fully supported

RollWorks Account Lists map to Odoo Contact records. Each Account List is extracted with its full member list (Account name, domain, and any CRM-synced fields). We map Account List membership to Odoo Tags using the res.partner.tag model, creating one tag per Account List and applying it to all contacts in that list. If Account Lists contain sub-lists, we flatten the hierarchy into a parent-tag and child-tags structure. The Odoo Contact's email, phone, address, and company name fields are populated from the CRM sync source. Dedup key is email domain for B2B contacts.

RollWorks Account-Based Platform

Account Groups

maps to

Odoo CRM

Contact Group

1:many
Fully supported

RollWorks Account Groups (collections of Account Lists) map to Odoo Contact Groups or a custom res.partner.group model depending on the customer's Odoo edition. We extract the full group hierarchy and apply it as a nested tag structure in Odoo. Groups that reference multiple Account Lists produce multiple tag assignments on the same Contact. If the customer uses Odoo CRM's native grouping by Sales Team, we map Account Groups to Odoo Sales Team assignments on the Contact record.

RollWorks Account-Based Platform

Journey Stages

maps to

Odoo CRM

Custom Stage Field on Contact

lossy
Mapping required

RollWorks Journey Stages are derived from CRM field values ingested through the Salesforce or HubSpot integration and do not have a native Odoo equivalent. We create a custom Char or Selection field on res.partner (odoo_crm_journey_stage__c) and populate it with the Journey Stage value from the CRM sync source. If the customer uses Odoo CRM pipelines, we map Journey Stages to Odoo CRM stage assignments on linked Opportunities where applicable. The original stage source field in Salesforce or HubSpot is preserved in the mapping documentation.

RollWorks Account-Based Platform

Contacts / Hot Contacts

maps to

Odoo CRM

Contact

1:1
Mapping required

RollWorks Hot Contacts (deanonymized web visitors) are pushed to the connected CRM as leads or contacts via workflow actions and migrate as Odoo Contact records. We extract the full contact profile from the CRM sync source including any custom fields, and apply the corresponding Odoo tags based on the RollWorks Hot Contact designation. Email, phone, address, company name, and contact owner map directly to Odoo res.partner fields. Note that Lead records in RollWorks cannot be associated to Accounts in Journey Events, so teams using Leads over Contacts may have attribution gaps that we flag during scoping.

RollWorks Account-Based Platform

Companies (CRM-synced)

maps to

Odoo CRM

Company / Partner

1:1
Fully supported

Company records from the connected Salesforce or HubSpot CRM sync map to Odoo Company records (res.partner with is_company=True). Company name, website, industry, employee count, and address fields map to the corresponding Odoo fields. The RollWorks Account name becomes the Odoo Company name. We use company domain as the dedupe key during import. Company-level engagement scores from RollWorks (if available in the CRM sync) migrate to custom fields on the Odoo Company record.

RollWorks Account-Based Platform

Sales Insights / Account Spike Signals

maps to

Odoo CRM

Custom Field on Contact/Company

lossy
Mapping required

RollWorks Account Spike scores and Sales Insights are written to Salesforce or HubSpot widgets and do not have a native Odoo equivalent. We create custom Float or Integer fields on res.partner (spike_score__c and engagement_rank__c) and populate them from the CRM sync source if the connected platform carries these values. If the CRM sync does not expose these scores directly, we document them as unavailable for automated migration and recommend that the customer's admin rebuilds scoring logic in Odoo using Odoo Automations or a third-party lead scoring app.

RollWorks Account-Based Platform

Custom Salesforce Object (AdRoll Aggregated Account Data)

maps to

Odoo CRM

Custom Fields on Company/Contact

lossy
Fully supported

RollWorks creates custom Salesforce objects and fields to store aggregated advertising engagement data. We audit the customer's Salesforce schema during scoping to identify these custom objects, then replicate the field schema as custom fields on the Odoo res.partner record. AdRoll aggregated metrics (impressions, clicks, engagement rate per account) are stored as Float or Integer custom fields on the Odoo Company or Contact. Any rollup summaries are recalculated in Odoo after migration using Odoo computed fields if the aggregation logic is required.

RollWorks Account-Based Platform

Workflows (AdRoll ABM Triggers and Actions)

maps to

Odoo CRM

Odoo Automations (documented, not migrated)

1:1
Fully supported

RollWorks Workflows (Triggers and Actions) are defined in the AdRoll ABM orchestration layer, not in the connected CRM. We perform a dedicated extraction pass to capture workflow definitions (trigger type, conditions, actions, target CRM updates). Odoo Automations use a different trigger model (based on Odoo models and on_change events rather than advertising event triggers), so Workflows cannot be migrated as code. We deliver a written inventory of every active RollWorks Workflow with its trigger, conditions, and actions mapped to a recommended Odoo Automation equivalent. The customer's admin rebuilds them in Odoo Studio post-migration.

RollWorks Account-Based Platform

Journey Events

maps to

Odoo CRM

CRM Activity Log (documented gap)

1:1
Mapping required

RollWorks Journey Events aggregate advertising engagement and G2 buyer intent signals and associate them with CRM Contacts. Odoo has no native Journey Events model. We extract Journey Event summaries from the CRM sync source where available (typically as custom Salesforce fields or HubSpot properties) and migrate them as custom fields on the Odoo Contact or Company. Live Journey Event streaming cannot be replicated in Odoo without a third-party ABM integration app. We document the gap and recommend Odoo Marketing Automation or a third-party ABM tool as a replacement for ongoing Journey Event ingestion.

RollWorks Account-Based Platform

Advertising Campaigns

maps to

Odoo CRM

CRM Campaign or Project (documented)

lossy
Mapping required

RollWorks campaign structure (campaign names, audience targeting rules, channel assignments) lives in the advertising layer and does not have a native Odoo equivalent. We extract campaign configuration and audience rules and store them in a CSV inventory document that the customer's admin uses to configure Odoo CRM Campaigns or a project module if campaign tracking is required. Live ad creative assets, active ad spend data, and dynamic CPM metrics do not migrate. We preserve the raw impression and spend data from the CRM sync in a CSV for post-migration cost-per-action calculation if needed.

RollWorks Account-Based Platform

Owner / User

maps to

Odoo CRM

User

1:1
Fully supported

RollWorks Owners (users assigned to Account Lists, Contacts, and Workflows) map to Odoo Users. We resolve Owners by email match against the Odoo destination database. Any RollWorks Owner without a matching Odoo User is placed in a reconciliation queue for the customer's admin to provision before record import resumes. Owner assignments on migrated Contacts map to Odoo's user_id field on res.partner.

RollWorks Account-Based Platform

Audience Segments

maps to

Odoo CRM

Tags on Contact

lossy
Mapping required

RollWorks Audience Segments are built from the platform's own data and CRM field combinations. We document every active segmentation rule used in RollWorks campaigns and translate them into Odoo Tags and saved filter views. Segments built from CRM field combinations map to Odoo saved searches using the same field criteria. Segments built from RollWorks proprietary data (intent signals, firmographic scoring) cannot be replicated automatically and are documented for the admin to rebuild using Odoo Automations or a third-party enrichment tool.

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.

RollWorks Account-Based Platform logo

RollWorks Account-Based Platform gotchas

High

CRM sync limited to standard Salesforce objects

Medium

Lead-to-Account association is not supported

Medium

Workflow definitions live outside the CRM

Low

Ad serving costs use dynamic CPM, not CPC or CPA

Odoo CRM logo

Odoo CRM gotchas

High

Odoo.sh version gating blocks assisted migrations from trial

High

Enterprise modules fail to install on Community after database restore

Medium

Custom module view inheritance breaks between Odoo major versions

Medium

Custom fields risk losing their application context on Community

Low

API access for Community is gated behind the Custom Plan

Pair-specific challenges

  • AdRoll ABM Workflows do not migrate to Odoo Automations

    RollWorks Workflows (Triggers and Actions) are defined in the AdRoll ABM orchestration layer, which uses an event-driven trigger model based on advertising signals and CRM field changes. Odoo Automations use model-based triggers (on_create, on_write, on_change, or time-based). The trigger logic does not translate directly. We do not migrate Workflows as code. We perform a dedicated extraction pass to capture every active Workflow with its trigger, conditions, and actions, and we deliver a written inventory document mapping each RollWorks Workflow to a recommended Odoo Studio Automation configuration. The customer's admin rebuilds the Workflows post-migration. Skipping this step leaves marketing automation gaps that silently break post-migration sales processes.

  • RollWorks CRM sync must be extracted before cutover

    RollWorks does not store Contact, Account, or Company records natively; they live in the connected Salesforce or HubSpot instance with Journey Stage data and ABM signals written back via the CRM sync. We must extract from both the AdRoll ABM advertising layer (Account Lists, Workflows, Audience Segments) and the connected CRM (Contacts, Accounts, Opportunities, custom fields) before the migration cutover. If the CRM sync is disconnected before extraction completes, ABM signal data and Journey Stage values are lost. We coordinate the extraction order to ensure both layers are captured before the RollWorks connection is terminated.

  • Odoo IAP Document Digitization is a paid add-on with no free tier

    Odoo's Intelligent Application Services (IAP) provide AI-powered features including Document Digitization (automatic invoice scanning and field population). This module is NOT included in the base Odoo subscription and requires separate IAP credits. Teams migrating from RollWorks to Odoo and planning to use invoice or document automation need to budget for Odoo IAP separately from the base CRM subscription. We flag this during pricing scope to avoid post-migration billing surprises. Odoo Community Edition is free but excludes IAP and most enterprise features.

  • Lead-to-Account association gap from RollWorks carries into Odoo

    RollWorks Journey Events cannot associate Lead object activity to Accounts in Salesforce. Only Contacts attached to Accounts receive Journey Event attribution. Teams using Leads over Contacts in the connected CRM have already lost that behavioral signal before migration begins. Odoo's Contact model (res.partner) does not have a separate Lead object by default; the Odoo CRM module uses a unified Contact model with a Lead/Qualified stage on the Opportunity. We flag this gap during scoping and recommend a Lead-to-Contact conversion audit before migration to ensure the historical attribution that RollWorks tracked is preserved on the right record type in Odoo.

  • Custom Salesforce objects require Odoo schema pre-creation

    RollWorks creates custom Salesforce objects and fields to store aggregated AdRoll engagement data (impressions, clicks, engagement rate per account). These custom objects have no direct Odoo equivalent and must be replicated as custom fields on res.partner or a custom Odoo model. We audit the customer's Salesforce schema during scoping to identify every custom object and field used by RollWorks, then pre-create the equivalent Odoo custom fields before any data import begins. Failure to pre-create the schema results in data being loaded into standard fields with incorrect types or silently dropped if validation rules reject the values.

Migration approach

Six steps for a successful RollWorks Account-Based Platform to Odoo CRM data migration

  1. Discovery and dual-layer audit

    We audit both the AdRoll ABM platform and the connected Salesforce or HubSpot CRM. On the ABM layer we extract Account Lists, Account Groups, Audience Segments, Workflow definitions, and Journey Stage configurations. On the CRM layer we extract Contacts, Companies, custom objects, and any RollWorks-written custom fields (Account Spike scores, engagement metrics, Journey Stage values). We identify which objects are RollWorks-native versus CRM-native and flag the advertising-layer data that has no Odoo equivalent. The discovery output is a written migration scope that separates migrated data from documented gaps.

  2. Odoo schema design and custom field creation

    We design the Odoo CRM schema before data import begins. This includes installing the Odoo CRM app, creating Tags for Account List and Account Group mapping, creating custom fields on res.partner for Journey Stage values and ABM engagement metrics, configuring CRM pipeline stages to match the source Journey Stage values, and setting up Sales Teams if Account Group segmentation maps to team assignments. Schema is deployed in an Odoo test database first for validation. We coordinate with the customer's Odoo admin or implementation partner to confirm edition and module selection.

  3. Data extraction from connected CRM and RollWorks layer

    We extract data from the connected Salesforce or HubSpot CRM using the platform's REST or Bulk API with batch chunking and rate-limit handling. For the RollWorks advertising layer we perform a separate extraction pass to capture Account List memberships, Audience Segment definitions, Workflow inventory, and any engagement signal data stored outside the CRM. All extractions use the same timestamp watermark to ensure consistency. We run a record-count reconciliation across all extracted objects before proceeding to transformation.

  4. Data transformation and Odoo import preparation

    We transform extracted records to match Odoo's field types and constraints. Account Lists become Contact records with Tag assignments; Account Groups become Contact Group memberships or additional Tags; Journey Stage values populate the custom stage field on res.partner; ABM engagement scores populate custom numeric fields. We resolve Owner email addresses to Odoo User IDs via a lookup table. Any Lead records from the CRM source are assessed for Contact conversion based on the customer's lead management policy. Transformation scripts are validated against a sample of 50 records before bulk processing.

  5. Test migration and reconciliation

    We run a full migration into an Odoo test environment using production-like data volume. The customer's team reconciles record counts (Contacts in, Companies in, Tags applied, custom fields populated), spot-checks 25-50 random records against the CRM source, and validates that tag assignments match the original Account List memberships. Any mapping corrections, missing fields, or validation errors are fixed in the transformation scripts and re-run in test before a production migration date is confirmed. Workflow inventory documentation is reviewed by the customer's admin during this phase.

  6. Production cutover and Workflow handoff

    We freeze RollWorks writes during cutover, run a final delta migration of any records modified during the migration window, then enable Odoo CRM as the system of record. We deliver the Workflow inventory document to the customer's admin team for rebuild in Odoo Studio Automations. We deliver the Audience Segment and Journey Event gap documentation with recommended Odoo alternatives. We support a one-week hypercare window for reconciliation issues. We do not rebuild RollWorks Workflows in Odoo Automations inside the migration scope; that is a separate engagement or an internal admin task.

Platform deep dives

Context on both ends of the pair

RollWorks Account-Based Platform logo

RollWorks Account-Based Platform

Source

Strengths

  • Bi-directional Salesforce and HubSpot integration keeps ABM signals embedded in the sales record
  • Account Spike data science model gives SDRs a ranked outreach list without additional tooling
  • Multi-channel advertising (display, LinkedIn, Facebook, Instagram) under one vendor reduces coordination overhead
  • G2 buyer intent integration enriches native intent data with third-party buying signals
  • Dynamic CPM ad serving model with no platform fee on self-service retargeting

Weaknesses

  • Visitor identification is company-level only, not person-level, requiring a supplemental contact tool for individual attribution
  • Filter and segmentation capabilities are limited compared to dedicated data platforms, with 45 G2 mentions flagging the constraint
  • Non-standard Salesforce objects and their fields are not available for Journey Stages customization
  • Lead object activity cannot be associated to Accounts in Journey Events, leaving a data gap for teams using Leads over Contacts
  • RollWorks rebranded to AdRoll ABM, merging ABM identity into the broader AdRoll advertising brand
Odoo CRM logo

Odoo CRM

Destination

Strengths

  • Modular open-source architecture lets teams start with CRM and add ERP apps as needs grow, all sharing one PostgreSQL database.
  • Free Community edition with no contact limits and full source code access means zero licensing cost for evaluation and small deployments.
  • Drag-and-drop Kanban pipeline with AI lead scoring gives a visual, prioritized view of the sales funnel without requiring custom configuration.
  • Native integrations with email, live chat, SMS, VoIP, WhatsApp, and social media feed all inbound leads into a single unified inbox.
  • Active Odoo Community Association (OCA) maintains dozens of community-maintained modules on GitHub for extended functionality.

Weaknesses

  • Gmail and email integration reliability is a recurring complaint — threads drop and conversations scatter across inboxes, disrupting sales team workflows.
  • Enterprise edition pricing stacks quickly: multiple apps at per-user rates ($25–$50/user/month) plus Odoo.sh hosting costs more than many SMBs anticipate.
  • Setup and configuration complexity increases significantly once custom fields, automation rules, and multiple installed modules are in play.
  • Odoo.sh trial databases run on a version (e.g., 18.3) that is not directly migratable to Odoo.sh, blocking the assisted migration path Odoo advertises.
  • Version upgrades between major Odoo releases (e.g., 17→18) frequently break custom module view definitions and XPath expressions, requiring manual remediation.

Complexity grading

How hard is this migration?

Standard CRM migration. All 8 core objects map 1:1 between RollWorks Account-Based Platform and Odoo CRM.

B

Overall complexity

Standard migration

Derived from compatibility, mapping clarity, API constraints, and data volume across RollWorks Account-Based Platform and Odoo CRM.

  • Object compatibility

    A

    All 8 core objects map 1:1 between RollWorks Account-Based Platform and Odoo CRM.

  • 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

    RollWorks Account-Based Platform: Not publicly documented.

  • Data volume sensitivity

    A

    RollWorks Account-Based Platform exposes a bulk API — large-volume migrations stream efficiently.

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CRM-only migrations (Contacts, Companies, Account Lists, Journey Stage data) under 25,000 Contacts typically run four to eight weeks. Migrations that include full advertising-layer extraction (Workflow inventory, Audience Segment documentation, ABM engagement signal migration) extend to ten to fourteen weeks. The timeline depends on data volume, the number of custom Salesforce objects used by RollWorks, schema complexity in Odoo, and whether the customer requires a phased cutover. Odoo version upgrades (e.g., migrating from Odoo Community to Enterprise) add additional scope and time.

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