Helpdesk migration

Migrate from Deepser to Gorgias

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

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Deepser

Source

Gorgias

Destination

Gorgias logo

Compatibility

75%

9 of 12

objects map 1:1 between Deepser and Gorgias.

Complexity

CModerate

Timeline

3-5 weeks

Rollback included Accuracy guarantee Field-level validation

Overview

What this migration involves

Moving from Deepser to Gorgias is a domain shift, not a platform upgrade. Deepser is an ITSM platform designed for IT service desks managing change requests, IT assets, and ITIL-aligned approval chains. Gorgias is an ecommerce-native helpdesk built for Shopify merchants handling order lookups, refunds, and support tickets in a single conversational thread. The migration requires restructuring the data model around a different paradigm, resolving records exported through Deepser's grid XLSX path rather than an API, and accepting that ITIL workflow approval gates do not map onto Gorgias macro automations. We extract from Deepser's grid export, normalize Service Requests into Gorgias tickets, carry Customers and Companies as Gorgias Customer records, and deliver a written inventory of every Deepser ITIL workflow for the customer's admin to rebuild as Gorgias rules and macros. We do not migrate IT Asset records, Deepser billing records, or Deepser report definitions because Gorgias has no equivalent objects for these.

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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Deepser

What's pushing teams away

  • Deepser's native integrations are limited to Teams, NinjaOne RMM, and Datto RMM; teams with broad CRM or ITSM ecosystem needs find the app-connector library too thin.
  • Small partner ecosystem and limited consulting resources mean implementation and post-go-live support rely heavily on internal IT staff.
  • Grid export is the primary data egress path; teams expecting a documented public REST API for automated exports or integrations find the tooling gaps a blocker to scaling operations.

Choosing

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Gorgias

What's pulling them in

  • Shopify-native integrations pull order details, shipment status, and return data directly into the ticket view, eliminating the need for agents to switch between apps.
  • Unlimited user seats mean growing support teams do not trigger billing changes; pricing scales only on billable ticket volume.
  • AI Agent automates responses to high-volume queries like order status and returns, measurably reducing the number of billable tickets each month.
  • Omnichannel inbox consolidates email, live chat, Facebook, Instagram, WhatsApp, SMS, and voice into a single threaded view.
  • SOC 2 Type II certification and GDPR-aligned data handling satisfy enterprise procurement requirements for customer support platforms.

Object mapping

How Deepser objects map to Gorgias

Each row shows how a Deepser object lands in Gorgias, including any object-level transformations, lookup resolution, or schema-design dependencies.

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

Deepser

Service Request

maps to

Gorgias

Ticket

1:1
Fully supported

Deepser Service Requests map directly to Gorgias Tickets. We extract Service Request fields including priority, status, category, assigned agent, requester Customer, created timestamp, and updated timestamp from the grid export. Deepser priority values (Low, Medium, High, Critical) map to Gorgias ticket priority or tag taxonomy depending on the customer's preference. The Deepser requester Customer becomes the Gorgias Customer record linked to the ticket. Deepser ticket descriptions and internal notes migrate as ticket messages in Gorgias. Notes on status transitions migrate as internal ticket notes.

Deepser

Change Request

maps to

Gorgias

Ticket (tagged)

1:1
Fully supported

Deepser Change Requests follow the same schema as Service Requests but carry a change-type classification (Standard, Minor, Major, Emergency). Since Gorgias has no native change request object, we map Change Requests to Tickets with a custom tag or custom field capturing the change-type value. We create a Gorgias ticket-level custom field of type text or select called change_type__c to preserve this classification. Deepser approval status and approval chain details are documented separately as a workflow item for the customer's admin to evaluate for rebuilding as a Gorgias macro or rule.

Deepser

Customer

maps to

Gorgias

Customer

1:1
Fully supported

Deepser Customer records migrate to Gorgias Customer. We extract full contact card data including name, email, phone, company association, language, timezone, and any custom fields defined on the Customer module. The Deepser Company linkage migrates as a Gorgias Customer company association if Gorgias' company feature is activated on the target plan. Customers without email addresses present a challenge: Gorgias requires an email for Customer record creation, so we flag customers with missing email during scoping and assign a placeholder domain or skip based on the customer's preference.

Deepser

Company

maps to

Gorgias

Customer (company association)

1:many
Fully supported

Deepser Companies function as organizational parent records for Customers. In Gorgias, the company association lives as a linked field on the Customer record rather than a standalone Company object. We extract Deepser Company names and map them to the Gorgias Customer company field. If the customer wants a standalone company record in Gorgias, we recommend activating Gorgias' customer company feature and creating a separate company object by exporting Companies first and creating them before Customers so that the company reference resolves correctly.

Deepser

Agent

maps to

Gorgias

Agent

1:1
Fully supported

Deepser Agent records migrate to Gorgias Agent accounts. We extract Agent name, email, role, team assignment, and active/inactive status. Deepser's minimum 3-agent requirement does not apply in Gorgias, so teams migrating with fewer than 3 agents will have no seat minimum in the destination. We match Deepser agents to Gorgias agents by email. Any Deepser Agent without a corresponding Gorgias account goes to a reconciliation queue for the customer's admin to provision before ticket import begins, since tickets require an assigned agent.

Deepser

IT Asset

maps to

Gorgias

Custom fields on Customer or Ticket

lossy
Fully supported

Deepser IT Assets have no direct Gorgias equivalent. Gorgias does not include an ITAM module. During scoping, we identify the customer's priority IT Asset fields (serial number, asset type, assigned user, lifecycle status) and map them to Gorgias Customer custom fields if the asset is tracked against the requester, or to Ticket custom fields if the asset is ticket-linked. Asset type and lifecycle status become text or select custom fields on the relevant object. We do not migrate the full IT Asset record as a standalone object.

Deepser

Custom Fields

maps to

Gorgias

Custom Fields

lossy
Mapping required

Deepser custom fields defined on Tickets and Customers migrate to Gorgias custom fields on the corresponding object. Gorgias supports boolean, number, and text custom field types. We map Deepser field types to the nearest Gorgias equivalent. Deepser custom fields on IT Assets migrate to Customer or Ticket custom fields as noted above. We create the custom field schema in Gorgias before any data import using the Gorgias API or admin UI. Custom field priority ordering migrates to the Gorgias priority integer field if needed.

Deepser

Knowledge Base Articles

maps to

Gorgias

Help Center Articles

1:1
Mapping required

Deepser Knowledge Base articles with their categories, content body, and attachment references migrate to Gorgias Help Center articles. We extract article text and metadata from the grid export and create articles in Gorgias using the Help Center API. Article categories map to Gorgias Help Center categories. Articles linked to specific tickets in Deepser do not carry that linkage into Gorgias; the article references are documented separately for the customer's admin to relink post-migration if needed.

Deepser

Workflows

maps to

Gorgias

Rules and Macros (documented, not migrated)

1:1
Mapping required

Deepser ITIL Workflows include approval gates, automated task assignments, conditional routing, and SLA timers that have no structural equivalent in Gorgias. We do not migrate workflows as code. We extract every Deepser workflow step type, trigger condition, assignee rule, and approval chain and document them in a written inventory with a recommended Gorgias Rules or Macro equivalent. The customer's admin rebuilds the logic in Gorgias Rules using trigger conditions, tag assignments, and saved reply macros. Workflows that include SLA definitions are documented as Gorgias SLA rules to be configured in the Gorgias admin settings.

Deepser

Billing Records

maps to

Gorgias

Not migrated

1:1
Fully supported

Deepser billing modules (line items, worklogs, movements, operations) track time-based billing entries linked to tickets and assets. Gorgias does not have a billing or worklog object. We do not migrate Deepser billing records. If the customer requires billing history for reporting, we recommend exporting the billing data as a separate XLSX from Deepser and storing it as a reference document outside the Gorgias instance.

Deepser

Reports and Dashboards

maps to

Gorgias

Not migrated

1:1
Not supported

Deepser report definitions and dashboard layouts are not exportable through any mechanism. We do not migrate them. We recommend exporting the underlying data from Deepser as XLSX before migration so that the customer has the raw data needed to rebuild reports in Gorgias' analytics module or in an external BI tool. We document which Deepser modules and filters were used to generate the source data for each report so the rebuild is traceable.

Deepser

Integrations (Teams, NinjaOne, Datto)

maps to

Gorgias

Documented, not migrated

1:1
Mapping required

Deepser ships with native integrations for Microsoft Teams, NinjaOne RMM, and Datto RMM. These are configuration-based connections rather than data objects, and they do not have Gorgias equivalents in most cases. We document the active integration configurations (channels, notification settings, connected accounts) in the migration scope document. The customer configures new integrations post-migration based on the documented settings. Gorgias supports integrations with Shopify, Klaviyo, Yotpo, and other ecommerce tools, which are documented as separate integration setup tasks.

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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Deepser gotchas

Medium

Minimum 3-agent seat requirement affects pricing scoping

High

No public REST API for automated data extraction

Medium

Report and dashboard definitions are not exportable

Medium

ITIL Workflow step types require explicit destination mapping

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Gorgias gotchas

High

AI Agent adds outcome-based fees on top of billable ticket costs

High

Overage billing for tickets scales nonlinearly

Medium

API rate limits restrict bulk export throughput

Medium

Agent data visibility cannot be restricted by role for GDPR use cases

Low

Knowledge Base translations require separate API calls per locale

Pair-specific challenges

  • Deepser has no REST API; all extraction runs through grid XLSX export

    Deepser does not publish a documented public API. All data egress occurs through the grid-based XLSX/CSV export available on every module view. We advise customers to clear all active filters before each export to confirm the full dataset scope, since filtered views produce incomplete exports. Large datasets may require multiple export passes across date ranges or record batches, which we reconcile in our staging environment before any transformation begins. This extraction method adds sequencing time compared to API-based source platforms and means we cannot run delta queries; the customer must run a final cutover export on migration day for any records modified during the migration window.

  • ITIL Workflow approval gates do not map to Gorgias Rules

    Deepser ITIL workflows include step types such as approval gates, automated task assignments, conditional routing, and SLA enforcement that are structurally incompatible with Gorgias automation primitives. Gorgias Rules support trigger-based tag assignment, macro application, and channel routing, but they do not support multi-level approval chains or automated task creation with SLA timers. We do not migrate workflows as code. We deliver a written inventory of every Deepser workflow with its step types, conditions, assignees, and SLA definitions so the customer's admin can rebuild equivalent logic in Gorgias Rules. Teams that rely heavily on ITIL change approval chains must plan this rebuild as a separate configuration phase post-migration.

  • IT Assets have no Gorgias equivalent and require custom field reconstruction

    Deepser's ITAM module tracks hardware and software assets with fields for serial number, type, location, assigned user, and lifecycle status. Gorgias does not include an IT asset management module. We can only migrate IT Asset data as custom fields on Customer or Ticket records, which means losing the standalone asset record structure and any asset-to-asset relationships (parent-child, dependency links). Customers with active ITAM use cases should evaluate whether Gorgias meets their needs post-migration or whether IT asset tracking remains in a separate system. We flag this as a scoping decision point before extraction begins.

  • Deepser reports and dashboards are not exportable and require full rebuild

    Deepser stores report definitions and dashboard layouts internally with no documented export capability. We cannot migrate report logic. We recommend exporting the underlying data from Deepser as XLSX before migration for each report so the customer has the raw numbers and filters used to generate the source data. We document the Deepser module, view filters, and date ranges used so the rebuild in Gorgias or an external BI tool is traceable to the original source. Report rebuild is out of scope for the migration engagement.

  • Gorgias custom fields limited to Ticket and Customer objects only

    Gorgias supports custom fields on Ticket and Customer objects only, with boolean, number, and text types. Deepser custom fields can be defined on Service Requests, Change Requests, IT Assets, Companies, and other entities. We map Deepser custom fields to the closest Gorgias object and type. Deepser custom fields on IT Assets or other non-Ticket/Customer objects migrate as Customer or Ticket custom fields as noted in the mapping plan, but this relocation may affect reporting continuity for teams that track custom metrics on non-ticket entities.

Migration approach

Six steps for a successful Deepser to Gorgias data migration

  1. Deepser grid export scoping and sequencing

    We audit every active Deepser module before extraction. The customer runs XLSX exports from each module with all filters cleared: Service Requests, Change Requests, Customers, Companies, Agents, IT Assets, Knowledge Base Articles, and Custom Fields. We review the export structure, identify duplicate or orphaned records, and confirm whether the customer has multiple active Change Request types or custom field schemas that require split export passes. We also collect the active Deepser workflow list for documentation. Since Deepser has no API, this step sets the extraction baseline for the entire migration.

  2. Gorgias destination setup and custom field schema design

    We create the Gorgias destination schema before any data import. This includes activating the customer company feature if requested, creating all custom fields on Ticket and Customer objects using the Gorgias API, defining ticket tag taxonomy to absorb Deepser priority and change-type values, and configuring the Help Center category structure for Knowledge Base article import. We configure Gorgias team and agent group structures to match Deepser agent team assignments. Schema is built in a staging or sandbox-like prep pass and validated against the incoming Deepser data structure before production import begins.

  3. Agent reconciliation and default agent assignment

    We extract every Deepser Agent referenced on Service Requests and Change Requests and match by email against the Gorgias agent accounts. Agents without a matching Gorgias account go to a reconciliation queue. The customer's Gorgias admin provisions missing agents before ticket import begins, since ticket records require an assigned agent. We assign a default fallback agent for any Deepser tickets assigned to inactive or deleted agents so that no ticket arrives in Gorgias unassigned.

  4. Staging migration and reconciliation

    We run a full migration into a staging environment using the Deepser XLSX exports and the Gorgias API. We reconcile record counts: Service Requests in equals Tickets in, Change Requests in equals tagged Tickets in, Customers in equals Customers in, Knowledge Base articles in equals Help Center articles in. We spot-check 25-50 records per object against the Deepser source for field-level accuracy, confirm that Deepser custom field values landed in the correct Gorgias custom field, and validate that ticket timestamps and priority mappings are correct. The customer reviews and signs off on staging results before production migration begins.

  5. Production migration in dependency order

    We run production migration in record-dependency order: Gorgias agents (validated against reconciled list), Customers (from Deepser Customers and Companies), Tickets (Service Requests first, then Change Requests with tag applied), Knowledge Base articles (categories created before articles), and IT Asset fields as custom fields on Customer or Ticket records. We use the Gorgias REST API v2 for all inserts with batch chunking and error logging. Each phase emits a row-count reconciliation report before the next phase begins. Tickets are imported with the original Deepser created timestamp preserved where Gorgias allows it.

  6. Cutover, delta pass, and workflow documentation handoff

    We freeze Deepser writes during the cutover window, run a final delta export for any records modified during migration, import the delta into Gorgias, and mark the migration complete. We deliver the Deepser Workflow inventory document listing every workflow with its step types, trigger conditions, approval chain details, and a recommended Gorgias Rules or Macro equivalent. We do not rebuild Deepser Workflows as Gorgias Rules inside the migration scope; that is a separate configuration engagement. We support a one-week hypercare window where we resolve any record reconciliation issues identified by the customer team after they begin using Gorgias.

Platform deep dives

Context on both ends of the pair

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Deepser

Source

Strengths

  • Combines ITSM ticketing and ITAM asset tracking in a single subscription without requiring a second tool.
  • Grid-based export to XLSX or CSV works across all modules, giving customers a consistent data-out mechanism.
  • ITIL-aligned workflow engine standardizes change and service request routing across the organization.
  • Per-agent pricing model with volume discounts provides cost predictability as team size grows.
  • Multilingual interface (English, Italian, Spanish, German) supports multinational IT departments.

Weaknesses

  • Native third-party integrations are limited to Teams, NinjaOne RMM, and Datto RMM, restricting ecosystem connectivity.
  • No publicly documented REST API means automated data extraction relies on grid export, limiting migration flexibility.
  • Small partner ecosystem and limited consulting resources increase reliance on internal IT staff for implementation and troubleshooting.
  • Report and dashboard definitions are not exportable, requiring manual rebuild in the destination system.
  • Billing recalculation logic and billing object schemas differ from standard CRM billing models, requiring custom field-level mapping.
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Gorgias

Destination

Strengths

  • Shopify and BigCommerce integrations surface order, return, and shipment data natively inside every ticket.
  • Unlimited agent seats remove per-user licensing friction as support teams grow.
  • AI Agent reduces billable ticket volume through automated resolution of high-frequency queries.
  • SOC 2 Type II certified with GDPR-aligned data handling for enterprise procurement readiness.
  • Omnichannel inbox aggregates email, live chat, Facebook, Instagram, WhatsApp, SMS, and voice into a single threaded view.

Weaknesses

  • Ticket-volume pricing with overage fees creates unpredictable monthly costs during seasonal traffic spikes.
  • Custom reporting is shallow; raw event-level data export for BI tooling is not natively supported.
  • Knowledge Base, Macros, and Rules lack simple export tooling, making competitive migrations complex.
  • GDPR compliance limitations mean customer data cannot be hidden from agents by role, blocking use by teams with freelance staff.
  • Performance and glitch reports emerge in G2 reviews at higher ticket volumes.

Complexity grading

How hard is this migration?

Moderate Helpdesk migration. 3 of 7 objects need a mapping; the rest are 1:1.

C

Overall complexity

Moderate migration

Derived from compatibility, mapping clarity, API constraints, and data volume across Deepser and Gorgias.

  • Object compatibility

    C

    3 of 7 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

    7-object category — typical timelines run 2–7 days end-to-end.

  • API constraints

    B

    Deepser: Not publicly documented.

  • Data volume sensitivity

    B

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

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Most migrations land between three and five weeks for accounts under 10,000 Service Requests, 3,000 Customers, and no IT Asset records requiring custom field reconstruction. Migrations with IT Assets, large Knowledge Base repositories (over 500 articles), multiple active Deepser modules, or complex custom field schemas move to six to ten weeks because of multi-module extraction coordination, custom field schema design in Gorgias, and workflow documentation scope. Deepser's lack of a public API extends extraction time compared to API-based source platforms.

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