Project Management migration

Migrate from Streamtime to Trello

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

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Streamtime

Source

Trello

Destination

Trello logo

Compatibility

69%

9 of 13

objects map 1:1 between Streamtime and Trello.

Complexity

BStandard

Timeline

2-4 weeks

Rollback included Accuracy guarantee Field-level validation

Overview

What this migration involves

Streamtime and Trello occupy opposite ends of the project management spectrum. Streamtime treats Jobs as the financial center of gravity with embedded time tracking, rate cards, invoicing, and budget burn baked into every project. Trello is a visual Kanban tool organized around Boards, Lists, and Cards with no native time tracking, billing, or financial reporting. Migrating between them is primarily a structure translation exercise: we map Streamtime Jobs to Trello Boards, To-Dos to Cards with Checklist items, Companies to workspace Labels or dedicated Boards, and Time Entries to a separate Trello Board or an exported spreadsheet for historical reference. The financial document layer (Quotes, Invoices, POs, Rate Cards) has no native Trello equivalent — we preserve the data as structured reference cards or CSV exports rather than as live records. We do not migrate Streamtime Workflows, Automations, or financial reports to Trello because these concepts do not exist in Trello natively; we deliver a written inventory of every Streamtime automation requiring rebuild via Trello Butler or a third-party Power-Up.

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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Streamtime

What's pushing teams away

  • Budgeting and accounting features are limited or require workarounds for agencies with complex billing structures or multi-currency projects.
  • The platform lacks the advanced enterprise features, automation depth, and integrations that growing agencies eventually need.
  • Some users report that the interface feels dated compared to newer project management tools that launched after Streamtime's 2016 web version.
  • Support responsiveness varies, with some customers noting difficulty reaching knowledgeable staff for technical or billing issues.

Choosing

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Trello

What's pulling them in

  • Free plan supports unlimited users and 10 boards, giving small teams full access to core Kanban functionality before any paid commitment is required.
  • The drag-and-drop board/card/Label interface requires no training, which reduces adoption friction and onboarding time across distributed teams.
  • Atlassian ecosystem integration with Jira, Confluence, and Bitbucket provides native cross-tool workflows for teams already using Atlassian tools.
  • Butler automation on paid tiers enables rule-based triggers without third-party integrations, covering basic workflow automation needs.
  • Simple visual task management with due dates, checklists, and member assignments keeps individual contributors and small teams organized without complexity.

Object mapping

How Streamtime objects map to Trello

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

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

Streamtime

Job

maps to

Trello

Board

1:1
Fully supported

Streamtime Jobs map directly to Trello Boards. Each Job's name, description, status, and start/due dates translate to the Board name, description, and optional Power-Up calendar view. Job budgets and commercial document associations are preserved as Board descriptions or as Cards in a dedicated reference List since Trello has no native financial fields. Template Jobs migrate as Boards with pre-populated List and Card structure; the customer recreates templates in Trello from migrated Boards if repeatable structure is needed.

Streamtime

To-Do

maps to

Trello

Card

1:1
Fully supported

Streamtime To-Dos within Jobs map to Trello Cards within the target Board. The To-Do name becomes the Card title, description becomes the Card description, completion status maps to Card archival or a Done List, and any linked time entries are preserved as Checklist items or as a separate Time Entries Board. Assignees resolve to Trello Board Members by email match; any assignee without a matching Trello Member account enters a reconciliation queue for the customer admin to provision.

Streamtime

Company

maps to

Trello

Label or Board

1:many
Fully supported

Streamtime Companies as clients map to Trello Labels with a client-specific color and name (e.g., Label 'Acme Corp' applied to all Cards for that client). For clients with complex or multi-project relationships, we create a dedicated Board per Company and nest project Cards within it. The customer chooses the strategy during scoping based on the volume of Companies and whether client-level reporting is needed.

Streamtime

Team Member

maps to

Trello

Member

1:1
Fully supported

Streamtime Team Members assigned to Jobs and To-Dos map to Trello Board Members. We resolve by email address match. Member roles in Streamtime (Admin, Standard) have no direct Trello analog beyond Board-level Admin/Member/Observer, so we assign the nearest Trello role during migration. Inactive Streamtime team members without a Trello account are migrated as archived Members or retained in a reconciliation report.

Streamtime

Time Entry

maps to

Trello

Card in Time Entries Board

1:1
Fully supported

Streamtime Time Entries log against Jobs with duration, team member, date, and notes. Trello has no native time tracking object. We create a dedicated Trello Board (or workspace for reference) where each Time Entry becomes a Card in a 'Logged Time' List with duration, date, team member, and notes stored as Card fields and Checklist items. For customers who need numeric duration for reporting, we export the Time Entry dataset as a structured CSV alongside the Trello migration for use in external time-tracking tools (Clockify, Toggl, or QuickBooks).

Streamtime

Schedule

maps to

Trello

Due Date + Calendar Power-Up

1:1
Fully supported

Streamtime Schedules allocate team member time against Jobs. We map Schedule allocations to Trello Card due dates and, where available, the Trello Calendar Power-Up (Standard tier and above) to surface allocation windows visually. Gantt-style schedule views do not exist natively in Trello; the customer may activate the Timeline Power-Up (Premium tier) for a horizontal scheduling view if that capability is required post-migration.

Streamtime

Rate Card

maps to

Trello

Card in Rate Cards Board

lossy
Fully supported

Streamtime Rate Cards define pricing tiers by role, item, or expense per client or project. Trello has no rate or pricing object. We create a dedicated Board with Cards representing each Rate Card, and line items (role, rate, currency) become Checklist items within each Card. The Board serves as a reference document; actual billing must continue in a dedicated accounting tool (QuickBooks, Xero, or the customer's preferred invoicing platform) post-migration.

Streamtime

Quote

maps to

Trello

Card in Quotes Board

1:1
Fully supported

Streamtime Quotes are commercial documents with line items, pricing, and status (Draft, Sent, Accepted). Trello has no quoting object. We create a dedicated Board where each Quote becomes a Card with line items as Checklist items, totals in the Card description, and status tracked via List (Draft, Sent, Accepted, Rejected) or Label. PDF attachments from Streamtime migrate as Card attachments. The customer continues managing quote-to-invoice workflows outside Trello.

Streamtime

Invoice

maps to

Trello

Card in Invoices Board

1:1
Fully supported

Streamtime Invoices include line items, amounts, currency, and payment status tied to Jobs. Trello has no invoice object. We create a dedicated Board where each Invoice becomes a Card with line items as Checklist items, total amount in the Card description, and payment status tracked via List (Unpaid, Sent, Paid, Overdue) or Label. Currency and payment details migrate as structured Card fields. The customer manages invoice delivery and payment tracking in a dedicated accounting platform post-migration.

Streamtime

Purchase Order

maps to

Trello

Card in POs Board

1:1
Fully supported

Streamtime Purchase Orders contain vendor associations, line items, and amounts. Trello has no PO object. We create a dedicated Board where each PO becomes a Card with vendor name, line items as Checklist items, and total amount in the Card description. PO status tracks via List or Label. The customer manages PO workflows outside Trello post-migration.

Streamtime

Attachment

maps to

Trello

Card Attachment

1:1
Fully supported

Streamtime file attachments linked to Jobs and commercial documents migrate as Trello Card attachments. We transfer the file URL reference and file name metadata. For large attachment sets (over 500 files per Job), we batch the migration to avoid memory issues documented in Trello API migration tooling, and we flag any attachments that exceed Trello's 10MB per-file limit for manual handling.

Streamtime

Custom Field

maps to

Trello

Custom Field Power-Up

lossy
Fully supported

Streamtime Custom Fields on Jobs and other objects map to Trello Custom Fields via the Custom Fields Power-Up (available from Standard tier). We preserve field name, data type (text, number, date, dropdown), and value. Trello Custom Fields support text, number, date, dropdown, checkbox, and currency types. If the destination Trello workspace is on the Free tier, Custom Fields Power-Up is not available and we document custom field values as Card descriptions or Checklist items instead.

Streamtime

Template Job

maps to

Trello

Board (as template reference)

lossy
Fully supported

Streamtime Template Jobs with pre-configured To-Do structures map to Trello Boards that serve as template references. Trello has no native template board feature (Templates require the paid Trello Standard or Premium tier to create from Boards, or the customer copies a Board manually). We migrate the template structure as a Board with Lists and Cards; the customer activates Trello Templates from an existing Board if recurring project setup is required. This is a known limitation of migrating templates into Trello.

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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Streamtime gotchas

High

API rate limits can interrupt bulk migration jobs

Medium

Only the account subscriber can access the API key

Medium

Financial export permissions are separate from job permissions

Low

Template Jobs require upfront setup before migration

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Trello gotchas

High

Billing model uses maximum seat quantity at term midpoint

Medium

Custom Field data historically stored in pluginData

Medium

API rate limits are token-gated and can block bulk migration

Medium

Guest-to-paid seat conversion triggers on multi-board membership

Low

Automation command runs are capped per plan and overage triggers upgrade pressure

Pair-specific challenges

  • Trello has no native financial, time tracking, or billing objects

    Streamtime's entire data model is built around Jobs with embedded time tracking, rate cards, Quotes, Invoices, and budget burn. Trello is a task and project visualization tool with no native equivalent for any financial record. Rate Cards, Invoices, Quotes, and POs cannot migrate as live financial records; they become reference Cards in dedicated Trello Boards or structured CSV exports. Time Entries cannot track against Cards natively without a paid Power-Up (Standard tier and above). We flag this as a high-severity gotcha during scoping because it fundamentally changes how the team manages project finances after migration. Customers expecting Trello to replace Streamtime's billing workflow will be disappointed; we recommend pairing Trello with a dedicated accounting tool post-migration.

  • Streamtime API lacks a Trello-compatible bulk export format

    Streamtime's Public API enforces 60 requests per minute and 720 requests per hour with processing time limits that return 429 errors when exceeded. The API supports CSV exports of list views and reports, but this format does not map directly to Trello's JSON-based Board-Card-Checklist structure. We extract data via the Streamtime API in paginated batches, transform each record into Trello's card and board schema, and load via the Trello REST API. The transformation step adds complexity and run time compared to migrations between platforms with compatible export formats. We contact [email protected] in advance for elevated API limits during migration windows and throttle calls to stay within the 60 req/min ceiling.

  • Archived To-Dos and completed Jobs require manual pre-export preparation

    Trello exports archived Cards only when explicitly selected in the export tool, and Streamtime completed Jobs may be archived rather than active. During scoping we identify all Jobs with archived To-Dos and determine whether the customer needs those To-Dos migrated as archived Cards in Trello or as a separate historical reference Board. If hundreds of archived To-Dos exist, the customer may need to unarchive them in Streamtime before the migration window or accept a separate archived-data handling step. We include this as a pre-migration preparation task in our scoping document.

  • Custom Fields Power-Up is not available on Trello Free

    Streamtime Custom Fields on Jobs and other objects require the Trello Custom Fields Power-Up to migrate with type preservation. The Custom Fields Power-Up is available from Trello Standard tier ($5/user/month). If the destination Trello workspace is on the Free tier, we map Custom Field values into Card descriptions as structured text or as Checklist items, and we document the original field definitions for the customer to re-implement if they upgrade. We verify the workspace tier during scoping and include the limitation in the migration scope document.

  • Template Jobs require manual recreation of Trello templates post-migration

    Streamtime Template Jobs with pre-configured To-Do hierarchies migrate as Trello Boards, not as Trello template objects. Trello's native Templates feature (Board copy) is available from Standard tier and above. Teams on Trello Free can manually copy a Board to use as a template, but this is a manual step after migration. We include a step in the migration approach to document each source Template Job and its target Board so the customer's admin can activate Trello Templates from the migrated Boards post-migration.

Migration approach

Six steps for a successful Streamtime to Trello data migration

  1. Discovery and data audit

    We audit the source Streamtime account to identify the full dataset: Jobs (active, archived, template), To-Dos with assignees and completion status, Companies, Team Members, Time Entries (volume and date range), Rate Cards, Quotes, Invoices, POs, and Custom Field definitions. We verify that the account subscriber credentials are available for API access (only the subscriber can retrieve the API key per Streamtime's permission model) and confirm that the migration user account has both Job view/edit permissions and financial export permissions. The discovery output is a written data inventory with record counts per object and a flag for any gaps requiring pre-migration data preparation.

  2. Destination workspace setup

    We assess the target Trello workspace tier (Free, Standard, or Premium) and confirm which Power-Ups are available for the migration scope: Custom Fields (Standard+), Calendar (Standard+), and Timeline (Premium). We create the Board structure in the destination workspace: one Board per Job (or per client grouping based on the scoping decision), a dedicated Time Entries Board, a Rate Cards Board, a Quotes Board, an Invoices Board, and a POs Board. Lists are created within each Board to reflect the To-Do hierarchy or the document status progression from Streamtime. Board Members are provisioned by inviting Team Members by email.

  3. Schema mapping and transformation logic

    We design the field mapping between Streamtime objects and Trello schema: Job name to Board name, Job description to Board description, To-Do name to Card title, To-Do description to Card description, Streamtime assignees to Trello Board Members by email, Streamtime due dates to Card due dates, and Custom Fields to Trello Custom Field types. For Time Entries, Rate Cards, Quotes, Invoices, and POs, we define the transformation to Checklist items and Card description fields since no native Trello equivalent exists. The mapping document is reviewed with the customer before any data moves.

  4. Sandbox migration and reconciliation

    We run a full migration into a Trello workspace (using a test Board set that mirrors production structure) to validate the transformation logic, verify Card and Board counts, and spot-check 25-50 records against the Streamtime source. Any mapping corrections, Custom Field type mismatches, or missing Member invitations are resolved in this step. The customer reviews the sandbox output and signs off before production migration begins.

  5. Production migration in dependency order

    We run production migration in the following order: Companies (as Labels or client Boards), Team Members (as Board Members), Jobs (as Boards with Lists), To-Dos (as Cards), Time Entries (as Cards in Time Entries Board), Rate Cards (as Cards in Rate Cards Board), Quotes (as Cards in Quotes Board), Invoices (as Cards in Invoices Board), and POs (as Cards in POs Board). Attachments transfer as Card attachments with batch chunking to avoid memory issues on large attachment sets. Custom Fields populate via the Custom Fields Power-Up if Standard tier or above; Free tier workspaces receive field values as structured Card description text.

  6. Cutover, validation, and Butler rebuild handoff

    We freeze writes in Streamtime during cutover, run a final delta migration of any records modified during the migration window, then enable Trello as the system of record. We deliver a reconciliation report comparing source record counts to destination Card and Board counts, and a written inventory of every Streamtime Workflow and automation requiring rebuild in Trello Butler or a third-party Power-Up. We do not rebuild Streamtime Workflows as Trello Butler rules inside the migration scope; that work is documented and handed to the customer's admin or a Trello partner for post-migration rebuild.

Platform deep dives

Context on both ends of the pair

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Streamtime

Source

Strengths

  • Time tracking is embedded in the workflow without requiring separate timesheet submission from team members.
  • Rate cards support per-client, per-project, and multi-currency pricing configurations out of the box.
  • Financial reporting covers work-in-progress, client profitability, and team capacity without requiring third-party integrations.
  • Template Jobs allow teams to standardize recurring project structures and reduce manual setup time.
  • CSV export is available for reports and list views, enabling data portability for analysis outside the platform.

Weaknesses

  • Budgeting and accounting features are limited compared to dedicated agency finance tools, with some customers reporting gaps for complex billing scenarios.
  • The interface has not received major visual updates since the 2016 web version launch, feeling dated compared to newer competitors.
  • Enterprise-tier features such as advanced automation, custom workflows, and deep third-party integrations are limited compared to platforms like monday.com or Asana.
  • Rate card setup requires navigating multiple settings screens, creating a learning curve for new administrators.
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Trello

Destination

Strengths

  • Generous free tier with unlimited users and 10 boards, the lowest barrier to entry among major project management tools.
  • Intuitive drag-and-drop Kanban interface requires no training or onboarding documentation.
  • Deep Atlassian integration with Jira, Confluence, and Bitbucket for teams already in the ecosystem.
  • Built-in Butler automation covers rule-based triggers without requiring third-party integrations.
  • REST API with comprehensive documentation enables programmatic access to all core objects.

Weaknesses

  • Reporting and analytics are absent, with no built-in velocity tracking, burndown charts, or historical performance metrics.
  • The flat board/list/card data model scales poorly for complex projects requiring hierarchical task structures.
  • Customization is limited compared to platforms like Asana, monday.com, or Jira that offer richer field types and workflow configuration.
  • Advanced views (Timeline, Dashboard) require Premium and are not available on Standard, inflating total cost for teams needing visibility features.
  • Guest user billing rules are confusing and prone to accidental seat overages when guests join multiple boards.

Complexity grading

How hard is this migration?

Standard Project Management 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 Streamtime and Trello.

  • 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

    Streamtime: 60 requests/min, 720 requests/hour, 30s processing/min, 300s processing/hour.

  • Data volume sensitivity

    B

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

Estimator

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Most migrations land between two and four weeks for datasets under 500 Jobs and 5,000 To-Dos with no financial document reconstruction. Migrations that include Time Entry history, Rate Cards, Quotes, Invoices, and POs extend to six to eight weeks because each financial object requires transformation logic, dedicated Board creation, and manual reconciliation of line items into Trello Cards and Checklist items. The migration timeline also depends on the customer's availability for scoping review, sandbox sign-off, and admin provisioning of Trello workspace members.

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