CRM migration

Migrate from Total Control Pro to Twenty CRM

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

Total Control Pro logo

Total Control Pro

Source

Twenty CRM

Destination

Twenty CRM logo

Compatibility

73%

8 of 11

objects map 1:1 between Total Control Pro and Twenty CRM.

Complexity

BStandard

Timeline

4-8 weeks

Rollback included Accuracy guarantee Field-level validation

Overview

What this migration involves

Moving from Total Control Pro to Twenty CRM is a domain-crossing migration: the source is a manufacturing MRP platform and the destination is a sales CRM. The primary data that maps cleanly is customer and supplier records, which migrate to Twenty CRM Companies and Contacts. Products, Work Orders, Bills of Materials, and Quality Checks migrate as custom objects that your team defines in Twenty CRM using the /metadata API before data import begins. The migration is constrained by Total Control Pro's lack of a documented public API; all source extraction runs through scoped CSV exports from the UI or through direct database queries coordinated with the vendor. We sequence exports by dependency order, validate BOM revision history against your team's confirmation of the active revision at cutoff, and deliver MIM KPI time-series as a structured CSV alongside transactional records. Workflows, automation rules, and integration configurations from Total Control Pro do not migrate; we deliver a written requirements document for rebuilding these in Twenty CRM.

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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Total Control Pro

What's pushing teams away

  • No publicly documented REST or bulk API for third-party integration; data movement depends on CSV exports or direct cooperation from the vendor, which limits the integration ceiling for growing operations.
  • Reviewers report bugs during implementation, particularly when requesting newly built or custom features, and describe slow turnaround on feature development requests (Capterra UK).
  • TotalControlPro is a small company (~14 employees per ZoomInfo); support bandwidth is finite, and customers needing guaranteed enterprise SLAs may outgrow the vendor's coverage.
  • Pricing is not transparently published beyond a £15–£25/user/month starting point; full quotes depend on services, integrations, and onboarding, making procurement comparisons harder against listed competitors.
  • Heavily regulated manufacturing (medical device, aerospace primes beyond engine-tier suppliers) often requires formal audit-trail compliance documentation that the platform does not pitch as a core capability.

Choosing

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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 Total Control Pro objects map to Twenty CRM

Each row shows how a Total Control Pro 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.

Total Control Pro

Customer

maps to

Twenty CRM

Company + Contact

1:many
Fully supported

Total Control Pro customer records map to Twenty CRM Company records for the organization and Contact records for individual points of contact. The customer's company name, billing address, and account terms migrate to Company. Named contacts (sales, purchasing, quality contacts per customer) migrate as linked Contact records with the Company as the parent. We use the customer account number as the dedupe key and flag duplicate company names for resolution before import.

Total Control Pro

Supplier

maps to

Twenty CRM

Company

1:1
Fully supported

Total Control Pro supplier records map to Twenty CRM Company records with a Company Type of 'Supplier' or 'Vendor' to distinguish from customer accounts. Supplier part supply links, lead times, and purchase item assignments migrate as custom fields on the Company or as a linked Custom Object for part-supplier relationships if the customer's data volume warrants it.

Total Control Pro

Product

maps to

Twenty CRM

Product or Custom Object

1:1
Fully supported

Total Control Pro product definitions (part numbers, descriptions, unit of measure) map to Twenty CRM Product if the customer's deployment uses the Products module, or to a Custom Object (e.g., 'Part Number') if the CRM is used to track manufacturing items rather than for sales quoting. We validate part numbers against the destination item list and flag duplicates for resolution.

Total Control Pro

Work Order

maps to

Twenty CRM

Custom Object (WorkOrder)

1:1
Fully supported

Total Control Pro Work Orders migrate to a Twenty CRM custom object named WorkOrder (or equivalent per customer naming) defined via the /metadata API before import. The custom object includes fields for Work Order number, status, assigned operations, and timestamps. Operational history including any manual overrides logged by shop-floor staff migrate as activity records linked to the WorkOrder custom object. We sequence Work Orders by creation date to preserve the production timeline.

Total Control Pro

Bill of Materials

maps to

Twenty CRM

Custom Object (BillOfMaterials) + Product links

1:many
Fully supported

Total Control Pro BOMs with multi-level structures and revision numbers migrate to a Twenty CRM custom object BillOfMaterials. We identify the active BOM revision as of migration cutoff by querying the most recent approved revision per product and confirm it with your team during the discovery call. Component part numbers map to destination Product or Part Number records, and the BOM structure (parent-component relationships) migrates as a nested custom object or as JSON-serialized component list depending on the complexity. We flag BOM revision histories for manual review if the customer requires historical versions preserved.

Total Control Pro

Inventory

maps to

Twenty CRM

Custom Object (InventorySnapshot)

1:1
Mapping required

Current stock levels, bin locations, and lot numbers migrate as a snapshot to a Twenty CRM custom object InventorySnapshot. Live inventory movements during the migration window are queued and replayed post-cutover to avoid discrepancy. If the customer requires ongoing inventory tracking in the CRM, we configure a scheduled update mechanism or recommend a dedicated inventory management integration post-migration.

Total Control Pro

Production Schedule

maps to

Twenty CRM

Task or Custom Object (ProductionRun)

1:1
Fully supported

Production scheduling data including operation sequences and due dates maps to Twenty CRM Task records (if treated as operational activities) or to a custom object ProductionRun (if a richer schema is required). We flag any constraint flags or priority overrides as custom fields on the migrated records. Scheduling data is imported after Work Orders to preserve the parent-child relationship.

Total Control Pro

Quality Check

maps to

Twenty CRM

Custom Object (QualityCheck)

1:1
Fully supported

Inspection results and non-conformance records migrate as linked child records under their parent Work Order custom object in Twenty CRM. Each Quality Check record carries the inspection date, result (pass/fail/non-conformance), and any linked non-conformance notes. We resolve the parent Work Order reference by Work Order number lookup during import.

Total Control Pro

Manufacturing Intelligence KPIs

maps to

Twenty CRM

Custom Object (MIMetrics)

1:1
Mapping required

MIM-derived KPIs (OEE, cycle time, scrap rates) stored as time-series in Total Control Pro migrate to a Twenty CRM custom object MIMetrics with date-bounded rows. We chunk the export into date-bounded batches to avoid export timeouts and normalize the data into a flat row format that maps to the custom object's fields. If the customer's BI or reporting tool is available, we deliver the data as a supplementary CSV alongside the transactional migration.

Total Control Pro

Custom Fields

maps to

Twenty CRM

Custom Fields on mapped objects

lossy
Mapping required

Total Control Pro user-defined fields added during implementation migrate to Twenty CRM custom fields on the equivalent mapped object. We enumerate all custom fields during the discovery call, identify their data types, and map them to the appropriate Twenty CRM field type (text, number, date, picklist, etc.). Custom field metadata is applied before record import so that data lands in the correct fields on first load.

Total Control Pro

Customer

maps to

Twenty CRM

Task (Account Management)

1:1
Fully supported

Customer account management activities from Total Control Pro (review meetings, contract renewals, QBRs) migrate as Twenty CRM Task records linked to the Company record. We preserve the original activity date for timeline ordering and flag any tasks without a resolved parent Company for manual assignment post-import.

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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Total Control Pro gotchas

High

No documented public API for data export

Medium

BOM revision history requires explicit scoping

Medium

Manufacturing Intelligence Module KPIs stored as opaque time-series

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

  • Total Control Pro has no public API for data export

    Total Control Pro does not publish a public REST or bulk API. All data export must be performed through manual CSV exports from the UI or through direct database queries that require credentials obtained from the vendor directly. We request vendor cooperation letters at scoping and, where cooperation is not granted, we fall back to CSV extraction scoped to each module. If the vendor does not provide timely access to exports, migration timelines extend significantly. We build a CSV extraction sequence by dependency order (Customers and Suppliers first, then Products, then Work Orders and BOMs) and validate each export against row counts before proceeding.

  • BOM revision history requires explicit scoping and team confirmation

    Bills of Materials in Total Control Pro carry revision numbers and historical variants. The platform does not automatically mark which BOM revision was active on any given past date unless that metadata was explicitly logged during implementation. We identify the active BOM revision at migration cutoff by querying the most recent approved revision per product and confirm it with your team before mapping to the destination custom object. If your team requires historical BOM versions preserved, we flag this as a scope extension during discovery.

  • MIM KPI time-series data requires normalization for CRM import

    The Manufacturing Intelligence Module stores calculated KPIs (OEE, cycle time, scrap rates) in a proprietary time-series format not exposed in standard exports. We extract these through a targeted export scoped to the MIM module, then normalize the rows into a flat format your Twenty CRM custom object MIMetrics can ingest. If your target system does not support time-series analytics natively, we deliver the data as a structured CSV alongside the transactional migration for ingestion into your BI tool.

  • Twenty CRM self-hosted version updates can cause workspace display issues

    GitHub issue #14705 documents that self-hosted Twenty CRM instances can show blank workspaces after version updates (e.g., 1.4.0 to 1.6.7). We recommend running any self-hosted Twenty CRM instance on a tagged release rather than main-branch updates, and we coordinate schema deployment and migration testing against the same version your organization is running. If you are on a recent self-hosted version, we verify workspace integrity after migration cutover and before declaring the engagement complete.

  • Manufacturing integrations and automation rules cannot migrate

    Workflow automation rules and third-party integration configurations in Total Control Pro are not exposed via a documented API. These include any custom integrations with ERP systems, supply chain tools, or CNC machine data feeds. We deliver a written requirements document that enumerates each active integration and automation with its trigger, conditions, and actions. The customer's team or a certified Twenty CRM implementation partner rebuilds these post-migration using Twenty CRM's workflow automation features or custom API integrations.

Migration approach

Six steps for a successful Total Control Pro to Twenty CRM data migration

  1. Discovery and vendor coordination letter

    We audit Total Control Pro across all modules with data to migrate: Customers, Suppliers, Products, Work Orders, Bills of Materials, Inventory, Production Schedules, Quality Checks, and MIM KPIs. We issue a vendor coordination letter requesting database access or scoped CSV export permissions. We inventory custom fields, BOM structures, and any MIM KPI export formats available. We pair this with a Twenty CRM environment review: cloud trial, self-hosted instance, or existing deployment. The discovery output is a written migration scope, a vendor export schedule, and a Twenty CRM schema design document.

  2. Twenty CRM custom object schema design

    We design the destination schema in Twenty CRM using the /metadata API. This includes provisioning custom objects for WorkOrder, BillOfMaterials, QualityCheck, InventorySnapshot, MIMetrics, and any supplier-part relationship objects. We define all custom fields with appropriate types, establish lookup relationships to Companies (for Work Orders linked to customers) and Products (for BOM components), and configure picklist values for status and result fields. Schema is validated in a staging environment before production migration begins.

  3. CSV extraction sequencing and data validation

    We run CSV extraction in dependency order: master data first (Customers, Suppliers, Products), then transactional data (Work Orders, BOMs, Production Schedules), then quality and KPI data. Each export is validated against row counts and spot-checked against the source for field completeness. Any BOM revision questions are escalated to your team for confirmation of the active revision at cutoff. Data quality issues (duplicate part numbers, missing customer addresses, incomplete Work Order history) are documented in a cleansing report for your team to resolve before import.

  4. Sandbox migration and reconciliation

    We run a full migration into a Twenty CRM staging or sandbox environment using production-like data volume. Your team reconciles record counts (Companies, Contacts, WorkOrders, BOMs, etc.), spot-checks 25-50 records against the Total Control Pro source, and signs off the schema and mapping before production migration begins. Any BOM mapping corrections, custom field type mismatches, or lookup resolution failures are addressed here.

  5. Production migration in dependency order

    We run production migration in record-dependency order: Companies (from Customers and Suppliers), Contacts (from customer contacts), Products, BOM custom objects, Work Order custom objects, Production Run tasks, Quality Check records, Inventory snapshots, and MIM KPI time-series data. Each phase emits a row-count reconciliation report before the next phase begins. We queue any inventory movements occurring during the migration window and replay them post-cutover to avoid discrepancy.

  6. Cutover, validation, and integration rebuild handoff

    We freeze writes to Total Control Pro during cutover, run a final delta migration of any records modified during the migration window, then enable Twenty CRM as the system of record for CRM functions. We deliver the integration and automation requirements document to your team. We support a one-week hypercare window where we resolve any reconciliation issues. We do not rebuild Total Control Pro integrations or automations as Twenty CRM workflows inside the migration scope; that is a separate engagement.

Platform deep dives

Context on both ends of the pair

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Total Control Pro

Source

Strengths

  • Real-time shop-floor to management visibility across the production facility
  • BOM and process change management that reviewers describe as saving significant time
  • Integration and automation capabilities praised by manufacturing teams
  • Cloud-based modular deployment with rapid implementation for SME manufacturers
  • Manufacturing Intelligence Module surfaces operational KPIs that standard ERP systems miss

Weaknesses

  • No publicly documented API for third-party integration or migration tooling
  • Small company (14 employees) with limited support bandwidth during peak implementation periods
  • Reviewers report bugs during implementation, especially with custom feature requests
  • No public pricing page — pricing is bespoke per customer deployment
  • Feature turnaround time for new development requests is slow per user feedback
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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. 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 Total Control Pro 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

    Total Control Pro: Not publicly documented — typical SaaS limits assumed and confirmed during scoping..

  • Data volume sensitivity

    B

    Total Control Pro doesn't expose a bulk API — REST + parallelization used for high-volume runs.

Estimator

Estimate your Total Control Pro 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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FAQ

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Most migrations land between four and eight weeks for accounts with under 5,000 customer records, 3,000 products, and straightforward BOM structures. Migrations with multi-level BOMs, BOM revision history scoping, MIM KPI time-series extraction, or supplier-part-linked records move to ten to fourteen weeks because of vendor coordination for database access, BOM version confirmation cycles, and custom object schema design in Twenty CRM. Twenty CRM cloud trial accounts can be provisioned in minutes; self-hosted deployments require infrastructure provisioning which adds one to two weeks to the schedule.

Adjacent paths

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