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Migration Guide

Move from MailerLite to Bento with zero guesswork.

Guide to migrating from MailerLite to Bento easily.

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Migration Flow

A practical migration plan from MailerLite to Bento

This guide follows a simple sequence: export cleanly, map data correctly, then validate before cutover. No generic product pitch, just the steps your team needs.

1Export from MailerLite
2Transfer and map in Bento
3Validate and launch

Stage 1

Export checklist

  1. 1Log in to MailerLite

    Go to MailerLite.com and log in.

  2. 2Export Subscribers

    Go to Subscribers > Groups. Export each group as CSV.

  3. 3Document Automations

    Screenshot your automation workflows.

  4. 4Export Unsubscribed

    Export unsubscribed contacts for your suppression list.

Export Steps
Export checklistMailerLite → Bento
1
Log in to MailerLite
2
Export Subscribers
3
Document Automations
0 of 4 steps complete
Data Transfer
Migration coverageMailerLite → Bento
Subscribers
Pending
Tags
Pending
Custom Fields
Pending
Automations
Pending
Templates
Pending
Commerce Data
Pending
Transferring data from MailerLite...

Stage 2

Data portability map

Know in advance what imports directly and what may require a rebuild.

SubscribersFull transfer
TagsFull transfer
Custom fieldsFull transfer
AutomationsRebuild in Bento
TemplatesRebuild in Bento
Email historyNot portable
Commerce dataNot portable

Stage 3

Validate and cut over

Treat cutover like launch QA. Validate your highest-risk paths first, then move sending traffic.

Send a seed-list test from Bento and verify rendering, links, and tracking.
Compare list and segment counts against MailerLite before your first live send.
Rebuild high-value automations first, then test each trigger path before cutover.
Keep MailerLite running for a short overlap while you monitor deliverability in Bento.
Migration Process
White‑glove migrationETA: 24–48 hours
0%
Bento
Contacts & TagsPending
Custom FieldsPending
AutomationsPending
24-48 hour white-glove migration
White-glove migration

Switching from MailerLite can be done in one focused session

We help you map lists, rebuild key automations, and validate deliverability before cutover so your first week on Bento is smooth.

<1 day

Typical switch window

1:1

Migration support

Zero

Forced add-ons

Current ESP
BentoBento

Migration coverage

Bring your whole sending setup with you.

25% mapped
Contacts and attributes
Lists and segments
Templates and flows
Sending setup

Operator Notes

MailerLite to Bento language map

Keep this open while rebuilding flows. It maps terminology and highlights what to do first during migration QA.

MailerLite→Bento
  • SubscriberPerson

    Individual contact

  • GroupTag

    Bento uses tags

  • AutomationAutomation

    Same concept

  • CampaignBroadcast

    One-time sends

Tips

  • MailerLite exports are straightforward
  • Groups become tags in Bento

Watchouts

  • Landing page and website features don't transfer

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