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Migrate from Kit (ConvertKit) to Bento

Step-by-step guide to migrating from Kit (ConvertKit) to Bento. Export subscribers, tags, and sequences with our easy migration process.

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Migration Steps and Data Transfer

DATA TRANSFER

What transfers from Kit (ConvertKit)?

Here's what data we can migrate from your current platform to Bento.

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Contacts & Segments

All your subscribers, tags, and custom fields transfer seamlessly.

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Email History

Email history transfers partially based on platform limitations.

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Commerce Data

Commerce data may require reconnection to your store.

Data Transfer
Migration coverageKit (ConvertKit) → Bento
Subscribers
Tags
Custom Fields
Automations
Templates
Commerce Data
Data migration coverage from Kit (ConvertKit)

STEP-BY-STEP

Export from Kit (ConvertKit)

Follow these steps to export your data and prepare for migration.

1. Log in to Kit

Go to Kit.com and log in with your credentials. Select Grow > Subscribers from the navigation.

2. Export Confirmed Subscribers

Below your Lifetime Totals subscriber count, click the type dropdown and select 'Confirmed Subscribers'. Click the checkbox next to SUBSCRIBER, then Bulk Actions > Export. Click OK on the confirmation.

3. Export Other Lists

Repeat the export process for Cancelled, Complained, Bounced, or Cold subscribers if they have contacts. Name each file clearly (e.g., 'cancelled-subscribers.csv').

Export Steps
Export checklistKit (ConvertKit) → Bento
1
Log in to Kit
2
Export Confirmed Subscribers
3
Export Other Lists
5 steps total

WHY SWITCH

Why migrate from Kit (ConvertKit)?

Here's why teams are making the switch to Bento.

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Reason 1

Full behavioral tracking. See every page visit, click, and action - not just email events.

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Reason 2

Real commerce tracking. Track actual revenue, LTV, and product purchases.

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Reason 3

More powerful automation. Build complex journeys without the limitations.

Why Switch to Bento
Switch in weeks, not monthsMigration + support included
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Unlimited emails
All features included
30% faster setup
Why teams are switching to Bento

TERMINOLOGY & MIGRATION GUIDE

Kit (ConvertKit) → Bento Translation

Different platforms use different terms. Here's how Kit (ConvertKit) concepts map to Bento, plus tips for a smooth migration.

Subscriber
Person

A human with an email address

List
(doesn't exist)

Bento uses one People table - segment with tags

Tag
Tag

Labels for categorization (with more power in Bento)

Segment
Segment

Dynamic groups based on rules

Custom Field
Field

Arbitrary data attached to a person

Broadcast
Broadcast

One-time email to a group

Sequence
Sequence

Linear time-delayed email sequences

Visual Automation
Flow

If-this-then-that workflows on steroids

Link Trigger
Event + Flow logic

Click tracking is automatic and universal in Bento

Liquid
Liquid

Same templating language, slightly different helpers

Migration Tips

  • Tags are included in exported CSVs - comma-separate multiple tags
  • Test with your own email first after importing
  • Keep Kit running during the transition period
  • Document your automation logic before rebuilding

Watch Out For

  • Lists over 100k rows may be split into multiple CSVs - download all parts
  • If export email doesn't arrive in 10 minutes, check Promotions/Spam folders
  • Tags not assigned to any contacts won't appear in exports

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