Migrate your Avature data
Enterprise talent acquisition and management platform combining ATS and CRM capabilities with deep configurability for large organizations.
In its favor
Why people choose Avature
The signal that keeps Avature on the shortlist. Sourced from G2, Capterra, and customer scoping calls.
Deep configurability allows organizations to build hiring workflows that mirror their exact processes rather than forcing template adoption.
CRM capabilities let talent acquisition teams pipeline passive candidates separately from active applicants in the same system.
Built-in hiring manager portals centralize resume sharing and interview notes, reducing communication sprawl across email.
Strong candidate search with Boolean and semantic matching enables recapturing past applicants and tagging high-value talent.
Customizable reporting dashboards surface time-to-hire, quality-of-hire, and pipeline conversion metrics per department.
Export and reporting limitations frustrate administrators—column caps on custom reports and per-user export restrictions block efficient data extraction.
Implementation wait times of three or more months for new integrations or custom configurations delay urgent talent initiatives.
Steep configuration requirements mean the platform demands skilled HRIS admins; less technical teams struggle without partner support.
Licensing costs in the $100K–$400K+ annual range push smaller enterprises toward lower-overhead alternatives.
Reasons to switch
Why people leave Avature
The recurring reasons buyers give for replacing Avature. Presented as facts, not knocks.
Platform scorecard
Strengths, weaknesses, and where Avature fits
Grades across six dimensions, plus a SWOT-style view of where the platform shines and where it falls short.
SWOT — strengths, weaknesses, and use-case fit
Strengths
Weaknesses
Where it works
Where it struggles
Pricing tiers
Avature pricing overview
Avature uses custom enterprise pricing with no public list price. Industry estimates suggest annual contracts range from $100,000 to $400,000+ depending on user count, modules selected, and implementation scope. Implementation projects alone commonly start at $50,000. All pricing requires direct negotiation with Avature's sales team.
Enterprise
Tier 1 of 3
Custom (est. $100,000–$400,000+ per year)
What's included
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What gets migrated
Avature object support
Object-by-object support for Avature migrations. Per-pair details surface during scoping.
Person records
Fully supportedPerson records are Avature's core object for both candidates and employees. Built-in fields include name, work phone, email, and custom properties. We map all standard fields and preserve custom field values during import. Files can be attached via URL reference or Base64-encoded payload.
Company records
Fully supportedAvature maintains Company records as separate entities that Person records can be linked to. Built-in fields and custom fields are supported. We preserve company-person associations and all company metadata during migration.
Job requisitions
Fully supportedJob records represent open positions and include status, department, location, and workflow stage. We map job metadata and link existing candidates to their associated job during migration, preserving workflow step assignments.
Workflows
Mapping requiredAvature workflows are configurable sequences for requisitions, onboarding, internal mobility, and events. Workflow definitions are entity-specific and may require field mapping to replicate logic in destination systems with different workflow engines.
Custom fields
Fully supportedBoth Person and Company records support custom fields. The External Import Services API accepts custom field values via CSV headers matching field internal names. We enumerate all active custom fields during discovery and map values 1:1.
Record tables
Fully supportedAvature supports multi-row record tables attached to Person records (e.g., employment history, education). We flatten these into normalized child records for migration, preserving parent-child relationships in the destination.
File attachments
Mapping requiredAvature attachments can be referenced by online URL or included as Base64-encoded content. URL-based attachments migrate cleanly; Base64 payloads require decoding and re-encoding. We flag any attachments exceeding typical size thresholds before import.
Datasets
Mapping requiredDatasets store bulk reference data used by Avature workflows and forms. Dataset structures vary by implementation. We extract dataset records and map them to equivalent lookup tables or custom objects in the destination platform.
Job templates
Mapping requiredJob templates define reusable requisition blueprints including fields, workflow steps, and approval chains. Template logic often requires re-implementation in destination platforms that use different template constructs.
Pipeline stages
Mapping requiredPipeline stages are customizable statuses within job workflows. Stage names, order, and automation triggers vary by implementation. We map stages to closest-equivalent statuses in the destination ATS and flag any stages with custom automation that may not transfer.
User accounts
Mapping requiredAvature user accounts represent recruiters, hiring managers, and admins with role-based permissions. User identity and role assignments migrate, but destination permission models differ. We map Avature roles to nearest equivalents and flag admin accounts requiring manual review.
Candidate tags and segments
Mapping requiredAvature supports tagging candidates and building talent pools. Tags map as flat label fields in most destination systems. Pool membership may require conversion to static lists or dynamic segments depending on destination capability.
Hiring manager portal data
Mapping requiredNotes, ratings, and interview feedback submitted through hiring manager portals are stored as activity records. We extract these as comment/activity history entries and associate them with the correct Person record in the destination.
Onboarding records
Mapping requiredAvature onboarding module tracks new hire setup tasks and document collection. Onboarding data models differ significantly between ATS platforms. We map task status and link documents to the employee record but note that full workflow replication requires destination onboarding configuration.
| Object | Support | Notes |
|---|---|---|
| Person records | Fully supported | Person records are Avature's core object for both candidates and employees. Built-in fields include name, work phone, email, and custom properties. We map all standard fields and preserve custom field values during import. Files can be attached via URL reference or Base64-encoded payload. |
| Company records | Fully supported | Avature maintains Company records as separate entities that Person records can be linked to. Built-in fields and custom fields are supported. We preserve company-person associations and all company metadata during migration. |
| Job requisitions | Fully supported | Job records represent open positions and include status, department, location, and workflow stage. We map job metadata and link existing candidates to their associated job during migration, preserving workflow step assignments. |
| Workflows | Mapping required | Avature workflows are configurable sequences for requisitions, onboarding, internal mobility, and events. Workflow definitions are entity-specific and may require field mapping to replicate logic in destination systems with different workflow engines. |
| Custom fields | Fully supported | Both Person and Company records support custom fields. The External Import Services API accepts custom field values via CSV headers matching field internal names. We enumerate all active custom fields during discovery and map values 1:1. |
| Record tables | Fully supported | Avature supports multi-row record tables attached to Person records (e.g., employment history, education). We flatten these into normalized child records for migration, preserving parent-child relationships in the destination. |
| File attachments | Mapping required | Avature attachments can be referenced by online URL or included as Base64-encoded content. URL-based attachments migrate cleanly; Base64 payloads require decoding and re-encoding. We flag any attachments exceeding typical size thresholds before import. |
| Datasets | Mapping required | Datasets store bulk reference data used by Avature workflows and forms. Dataset structures vary by implementation. We extract dataset records and map them to equivalent lookup tables or custom objects in the destination platform. |
| Job templates | Mapping required | Job templates define reusable requisition blueprints including fields, workflow steps, and approval chains. Template logic often requires re-implementation in destination platforms that use different template constructs. |
| Pipeline stages | Mapping required | Pipeline stages are customizable statuses within job workflows. Stage names, order, and automation triggers vary by implementation. We map stages to closest-equivalent statuses in the destination ATS and flag any stages with custom automation that may not transfer. |
| User accounts | Mapping required | Avature user accounts represent recruiters, hiring managers, and admins with role-based permissions. User identity and role assignments migrate, but destination permission models differ. We map Avature roles to nearest equivalents and flag admin accounts requiring manual review. |
| Candidate tags and segments | Mapping required | Avature supports tagging candidates and building talent pools. Tags map as flat label fields in most destination systems. Pool membership may require conversion to static lists or dynamic segments depending on destination capability. |
| Hiring manager portal data | Mapping required | Notes, ratings, and interview feedback submitted through hiring manager portals are stored as activity records. We extract these as comment/activity history entries and associate them with the correct Person record in the destination. |
| Onboarding records | Mapping required | Avature onboarding module tracks new hire setup tasks and document collection. Onboarding data models differ significantly between ATS platforms. We map task status and link documents to the employee record but note that full workflow replication requires destination onboarding configuration. |
Gotchas
What to watch for in Avature migrations
Issues we've hit on past Avature migrations, tagged by severity. FlitStack AI handles every one — surfacing them up front because buyer engineering teams want to know.
No self-service full data export exists
Custom field enumeration requires manual discovery
Implementation wait times block rapid migrations
Enterprise pricing is opaque and requires contract negotiation
| Severity | Issue |
|---|---|
| High | No self-service full data export exists |
| Medium | Custom field enumeration requires manual discovery |
| Medium | Implementation wait times block rapid migrations |
| High | Enterprise pricing is opaque and requires contract negotiation |
Leaving Avature?
Where Avature customers move next
5 destinations Avature can migrate to.
How a Avature migration works
Four steps, Avature-specific
Connect
Session-based authentication with API key support for integrations into Avature. Scopes limited to read-only on the data we move.
Map
We translate Avature-specific structures (custom fields, objects, value lists) to the destination's model.
Sample
Test with a 50–200 record subset to validate Avature quirks before production.
Migrate
Full migration with Avature rate-limit handling. Rollback available throughout.
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