BentoMigrate from ActiveCampaign to Bento
Complete guide to migrating from ActiveCampaign to Bento. Export contacts, automations, and CRM data with our migration process.
Migration Steps and Data Transfer
DATA TRANSFER
What transfers from ActiveCampaign?
Here's what data we can migrate from your current platform to Bento.
Contacts & Segments
All your subscribers, tags, and custom fields transfer seamlessly.
Email History
Email history transfers partially based on platform limitations.
Commerce Data
Commerce data may require reconnection to your store.
STEP-BY-STEP
Export from ActiveCampaign
Follow these steps to export your data and prepare for migration.
1. Log in to ActiveCampaign
Go to ActiveCampaign.com and log in. Navigate to Contacts from the main menu.
2. Export All Contacts
Go to Contacts > Export. Select 'All Contacts' and choose CSV format. Include all custom fields and tags.
3. Export by List
If you use multiple lists, export each list separately. Go to Lists, select a list, and use the export option.
WHY SWITCH
Why migrate from ActiveCampaign?
Here's why teams are making the switch to Bento.
Reason 1
Simpler pricing without tiers. All features included, no upgrade gates.
Reason 2
Faster, more intuitive automation builder. Build workflows in minutes, not hours.
Reason 3
Built-in deliverability tools. Domain reputation monitoring included at no extra cost.
TERMINOLOGY & MIGRATION GUIDE
ActiveCampaign → Bento Translation
Different platforms use different terms. Here's how ActiveCampaign concepts map to Bento, plus tips for a smooth migration.
Individual in your database
Bento uses tags instead of lists
Works the same way
Custom data storage
Workflow logic
One-time sends
Sales opportunity
Sales stages
Website behavior tracking
Migration Tips
- ActiveCampaign's lists become tags in Bento - plan your tag structure first
- Complex automations may benefit from simplification during migration
- If using CRM features, map your deal stages before importing
- Test automations thoroughly before going live
Watch Out For
- ActiveCampaign's conditional logic may work differently in Bento
- Goal-based automation triggers need to be rebuilt as event triggers
- Multi-list contacts will have multiple tags - clean up duplicates
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