CRM migration

Migrate from Ziggu to Freshsales

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

Ziggu logo

Ziggu

Source

Freshsales

Destination

Freshsales logo

Compatibility

100%

10 of 10

objects map 1:1 between Ziggu and Freshsales.

Complexity

BStandard

Timeline

48–72 hours

Rollback included Accuracy guarantee Field-level validation

Overview

What this migration involves

Ziggu organizes property development communication — client portals, document sharing, selections tracking, and multi-unit project management — across projects and stakeholders. Freshsales organizes sales activity around Leads, Contacts, Accounts, and Opportunities with built-in lifecycle stages, deal scoring, and sales sequences. These are structurally different models, so migration requires careful object translation rather than a direct field-for-field copy. FlitStack AI maps Ziggu contacts to Freshsales Contacts, Ziggu organizations to Freshsales Accounts, and Ziggu deals to Freshsales Opportunities. Ziggu custom fields — unit_number, development_name, selection_status — migrate as Freshsales custom fields on the corresponding objects. Address components from Ziggu consolidate into Freshsales Address custom fields. Owner resolution happens via email match against Freshsales users; unmatched owners are flagged before migration commits. The migration runs against Freshsales' REST API within plan-rate limits (1,000 req/hr Growth, 2,000 req/hr Pro, 5,000 req/hr Enterprise). Email templates, workflows, automations, and Freshsales-specific features like Freddy AI contact scoring do not migrate and must be rebuilt post-migration. File attachments re-upload to Freshsales Files. A delta-pickup window captures records modified during cutover before final reconciliation.

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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Ziggu

What's pushing teams away

  • Teams outgrow the platform when project volumes exceed tier minimums — the per-active-project pricing model becomes expensive at scale and forces difficult decisions about which legacy projects to deactivate.
  • The lack of a public REST API means Zapier/Make integrations must be built around screen scraping or webhook triggers, creating fragile automations that break on UI updates.
  • Property developers with complex multi-entity corporate structures find Ziggu's flat account model insufficient — there is no parent-company hierarchy or multi-subsidiary consolidation view.
  • When a project is deactivated it becomes read-only and cannot accept new tasks, conversations, or file uploads, which creates friction in post-handover support scenarios where the development team still needs to communicate with buyers.

Choosing

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Freshsales

What's pulling them in

  • Lowest barrier to entry among major CRMs — the free tier supports up to 3 users and includes core CRM functionality before committing to per-seat pricing.
  • Built-in chat, email, and phone reduce reliance on third-party integrations for basic sales communication and contact management.
  • Freddy AI contact scoring and deal insights are included on Pro plans at a lower price than comparable HubSpot tiers.
  • Kanban pipeline views across Contacts, Accounts, and Deals provide visual deal management without requiring custom configuration.
  • Integration with the broader Freshworks ecosystem (Freshdesk, Freshchat, Freshservice) reduces tool sprawl for teams already using Freshworks.

Object mapping

How Ziggu objects map to Freshsales

Each row shows how a Ziggu 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.

Ziggu

Contact / Stakeholder

maps to

Freshsales

Contact

1:1
Fully supported

Ziggu contacts (homebuyers, partners, contractors) map directly to Freshsales Contacts. Name, email, phone, job title, and address fields transfer as-is without transformation. Owner resolution uses email match against Freshsales users; unmatched owners are flagged before migration commits. All contact custom fields including selection preferences and project associations are preserved during migration.

Ziggu

Organization / Company

maps to

Freshsales

Account

1:1
Fully supported

Ziggu organizations map to Freshsales Accounts. Account Name, Website, Industry, Number of Employees, and Annual Revenue transfer directly. Ziggu parent-child organization relationships map to Freshsales Parent Account hierarchy where applicable. Organization-level custom fields are preserved and mapped to corresponding Freshsales custom fields on the Account object.

Ziggu

Deal / Project Deal

maps to

Freshsales

Opportunity

1:1
Fully supported

Ziggu deals map to Freshsales Opportunities. Deal name becomes Opportunity Name, amount maps to Amount, and close date maps to CloseDate. The Ziggu pipeline and stage status map to a Freshsales custom picklist field since Freshsales uses stage probabilities rather than project-phase labels.

Ziggu

Custom Field: selection_status

maps to

Freshsales

Custom Field on Contact/Account

1:1
Fully supported

Ziggu tracks client selection status (e.g., kitchen style, flooring choice) as a custom field per contact or unit. These migrate as Freshsales custom picklist fields (Selection_Status__c) so the data is queryable and reportable in Freshsales reports and dashboards. The picklist values are preserved as-is to maintain selection consistency across systems.

Ziggu

Custom Field: unit_number

maps to

Freshsales

Custom Field on Account/Contact

1:1
Fully supported

Multi-unit project data (unit number, floor, block) from Ziggu migrates as Freshsales custom text fields (Unit_Number__c) on the Account or Contact. This preserves the unit association for development teams managing multiple properties per client. Unit-level custom fields are mapped to ensure property-specific information remains accessible in Freshsales.

Ziggu

Custom Field: development_name

maps to

Freshsales

Custom Field on Account/Opportunity

1:1
Fully supported

The development or project name from Ziggu migrates as a Freshsales custom text field (Development_Name__c) so teams can filter deals and accounts by the specific property development without relying on account name alone. This field enables cross-property reporting and segmentation in Freshsales.

Ziggu

Address fields (street, city, postcode)

maps to

Freshsales

Account/Contact Address + Custom Fields

1:1
Fully supported

Ziggu stores address components separately (street, city, state, postcode). Freshsales Account and Contact have structured address fields (Street, City, State, Zip). We concatenate components into Freshsales address fields and preserve the original structured values in custom fields for reference. Address validation ensures data integrity during migration.

Ziggu

Task / Email / Call

maps to

Freshsales

Task / Event

1:1
Fully supported

Ziggu communication history — emails, calls, meetings — migrates as Freshsales Tasks (for emails and calls) and Events (for meetings). Original timestamps, task subjects, and owner attribution are preserved. The parent record link (contact or account) is re-established during migration.

Ziggu

File / Document attachment

maps to

Freshsales

Salesforce Files / Attachment

1:1
Fully supported

Ziggu file attachments on contacts, organizations, or deals re-upload to Freshsales Files and attach to the corresponding record. Freshsales file size limits (25MB per file) apply; files exceeding this threshold are flagged for manual handling before migration runs. File metadata including creation date and author information is preserved.

Ziggu

Workflow / Automation

maps to

Freshsales

Workflow (Freshsales) / Not migrated

1:1
Fully supported

Ziggu workflows and automated sequences do not migrate to Freshsales. They require manual reconstruction in Freshsales' workflow builder. We export Ziggu workflow definitions as a structured reference document to support your admin's rebuild effort. The exported document includes trigger conditions, actions, and execution logs for rebuilding.

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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Ziggu gotchas

High

Deactivated projects lock tasks and files but keep conversations open

High

Per-active-project pricing creates a minimum portfolio cost

Medium

Add-ons scale per active unit, not per project

Medium

No public API means migration runs through manual export workflows

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Freshsales gotchas

Medium

Freddy AI is Pro-tier only despite heavy marketing

High

Post-migration emails and sequences are disabled

Medium

Bot session credits are a one-time 500-session allocation

Medium

Phone credits charged per minute with no cap

Low

File storage limits scale with plan tier

Pair-specific challenges

  • Ziggu development metadata requires Freshsales custom fields — no native equivalent for unit tracking

    Ziggu's value for property development teams lies in unit_number, development_name, and selection_status fields that track client choices across project phases. Freshsales has no native unit-tracking or development-specific fields — these must be created as custom fields on the Contact and Account objects before migration begins. We deliver a pre-migration custom field creation plan listing every Ziggu custom field that needs a Freshsales counterpart, the field type to use, and which object it belongs on. Skipping this step means migration lands without the development metadata your team relies on.

  • Ziggu workflows and automations do not transfer — manual rebuild required in Freshsales

    Ziggu workflows governing client communication, document routing, and approval chains have no equivalent in Freshsales. The Freshsales equivalent is the workflow builder in Admin Settings, but logic must be reconstructed from scratch. We export your Ziggu workflow definitions as a structured reference document (trigger conditions, actions, and recipients) so your Freshsales admin has a rebuild blueprint. This is a planning step that typically takes 1–3 weeks depending on workflow complexity, and it runs in parallel with migration planning rather than during cutover.

  • Freshsales API rate limits vary by plan — migration pacing must adapt

    Freshsales API rate limits are plan-gated: Growth allows 1,000 requests per hour, Pro allows 2,000 per hour, and Enterprise allows 5,000 per hour. Migration throughput scales with your plan tier. Accounts on the Growth plan experience longer migration windows for large record volumes. We discuss plan-tier requirements during the scoping call and may recommend a temporary Enterprise trial for the migration window if throughput is a bottleneck. This is a planning constraint, not a data-loss risk — rate-limit backoff is built into the migration engine.

  • Address consolidation from Ziggu's structured fields requires transformation logic

    Ziggu stores address components as separate fields (street_line_1, street_line_2, city, state, postcode). Freshsales Account and Contact objects have structured address fields (Billing Street, Billing City, Billing State, Billing Zip) that concatenate multi-line addresses automatically. We map the components into Freshsales address fields and preserve the raw structured values in a custom text field (Address_Raw__c) so nothing is lost in the transformation. This is handled automatically but disclosed because address formats occasionally require manual review when Ziggu stores non-standard address structures.

Migration approach

Six steps for a successful Ziggu to Freshsales data migration

  1. Audit Ziggu data and build the migration schema plan

    We connect to Ziggu via read-only API access (or CSV export where API is unavailable) and enumerate every object, field, and custom property in your account. We identify all custom fields — unit_number, development_name, selection_status, and others — and map each to a Freshsales custom field on the correct object (Contact, Account, or Opportunity). We deliver a Migration Schema Plan listing every field, its destination, the mapping type, and any transformation logic required before you commit to the migration run.

  2. Create Freshsales custom fields and validate owner resolution

    Before data moves, your Freshsales admin (or our team) creates the custom fields identified in the schema plan — Unit_Number__c, Development_Name__c, Selection_Status__c, and Source_System_ID__c on the appropriate objects. Simultaneously, we validate owner resolution by matching Ziggu owner email addresses against Freshsales user emails. Unmatched owners are flagged with a recommendation: invite them to Freshsales first, or assign their records to a fallback owner. No record migrates without a confirmed Freshsales owner.

  3. Run a sample migration and generate a field-level diff

    A representative slice — typically 100–300 records spanning contacts, accounts, deals, and a few tasks — migrates into Freshsales first. We generate a field-level diff comparing source and destination values for every mapped field so you can verify custom field mapping, owner resolution, and address consolidation before the full run. Any mapping errors surface here and get corrected in the migration engine before the full migration commits. This step typically completes within 24 hours of your approval.

  4. Execute full migration with delta-pickup window and reconciliation

    The full migration runs against Freshsales' REST API, paced to respect plan-based rate limits. A delta-pickup window (24–48 hours after initial load) captures any records modified in Ziggu during the cutover. We run a record-count reconciliation across all objects and verify that custom field values, owner assignments, and attachment file links match expectations. Audit logs capture every operation. One-click rollback is available if reconciliation reveals unexpected discrepancies.

Platform deep dives

Context on both ends of the pair

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Ziggu

Source

Strengths

  • Per-project billing aligns cost to active workload — completed projects can be deactivated without losing history.
  • Built-in client portal with 24/7 transparency reduces the back-and-forth email volume between development teams and buyers.
  • Conversations remain writable on deactivated projects, keeping post-handover support communication open.
  • Structured approval workflows with deadline tracking help property developers collect client decisions without chasing.
  • Survey module integrates NPS and custom question collection at defined project milestones.

Weaknesses

  • No public REST API documented — integrations must rely on webhook triggers or manual export workflows.
  • Per-active-project pricing with tier minimums (10/15/25) makes the platform expensive to maintain for large legacy project portfolios.
  • Deactivated projects become read-only across tasks and files, limiting post-handover activity.
  • Partner Portal, Multi-unit Projects, Financials, Sales, and Surveys are all paid add-ons priced per active unit, layering costs quickly.
  • Flat account structure with no parent-company or multi-subsidiary hierarchy for larger property groups.
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Freshsales

Destination

Strengths

  • Generous free tier for small teams with core CRM functionality without per-seat costs.
  • All-in-one sales CRM with built-in telephony, chat, and email reducing third-party tool dependency.
  • Freddy AI contact scoring and deal predictions available on Pro tier.
  • Multiple pipeline views with Kanban and list options across all plans.

Weaknesses

  • Reports lack depth compared to competitors like HubSpot, with limited customization options.
  • Integration setup is poorly documented with no clear guides for connecting third-party tools.
  • AI features gated behind $39/user/month Pro tier despite marketing emphasis on Freddy AI.
  • Bot sessions limited to 500 one-time allocation with no monthly refresh.

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 Ziggu and Freshsales.

  • 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

    Ziggu: Not publicly published — Ziggu states limits are tuned to integration use cases and confirmed during onboarding.

  • Data volume sensitivity

    B

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

Estimator

Estimate your Ziggu to Freshsales 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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Small Ziggu accounts with under 5,000 records typically complete in 48–72 hours of migration clock time. Accounts with more than 50,000 records, or setups with extensive custom fields and multi-unit project metadata, extend to 5–7 days. Freshsales API rate limits (1,000 req/hr on Growth, 2,000 on Pro) cap throughput on larger datasets. Planning and schema setup run in parallel and add 3–7 days before migration begins. The Freshsales account remains fully operational throughout the migration.

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