BentoMigrate 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.
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.
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 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').
WHY SWITCH
Why migrate from Kit (ConvertKit)?
Here's why teams are making the switch to Bento.
Reason 1
Full behavioral tracking. See every page visit, click, and action - not just email events.
Reason 2
Real commerce tracking. Track actual revenue, LTV, and product purchases.
Reason 3
More powerful automation. Build complex journeys without the limitations.
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.
A human with an email address
Bento uses one People table - segment with tags
Labels for categorization (with more power in Bento)
Dynamic groups based on rules
Arbitrary data attached to a person
One-time email to a group
Linear time-delayed email sequences
If-this-then-that workflows on steroids
Click tracking is automatic and universal in Bento
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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