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HubSpot to Zoho CRM Migration: A Complete Data-Driven Case Study

Migrating from HubSpot to Zoho CRM requires a strategic and disruption-free approach. A mid-sized company approached us with this exact challenge, they wanted a cleaner, simpler CRM experience without losing any of their existing data, workflows or momentum. With the rising complexity of HubSpot, they needed a structured HubSpot to Zoho CRM migration, ensuring they could adopt the unified Zoho ecosystem with zero disruption.

Client Overview

The client is a growing mid-sized business that has been using HubSpot for their CRM and marketing operations. While HubSpot served them well initially, they increasingly found its setup and customization requirements complex, especially when maintaining workflows, deal stages, or automation without technical intervention.

They were looking for a smooth HubSpot to Zoho CRM migration while unifying all departmental workflows under one platform, and Zoho One proved to be the perfect fit for their long-term operations.

Migration Challenges - What the Client Needed to Overcome

Complexity in HubSpot Customization

HubSpot is a powerful tool, but its customization layer, especially for workflows, deal stages, and conditional automation can be demanding without technical help. The customer struggled to adjust fields, build workflows, and maintain consistency without external guidance from experts in HubSpot CRM migration.

Desire for a Unified Zoho Ecosystem

Our client’s business wanted a central platform for CRM, communication, finance and operations. Zoho One offered that vision but it required a thoughtfully planned migration to avoid data loss and ensure familiarity for users who were shifting from HubSpot.

Seamless and Secure Data Transfer

The migration involved sensitive CRM data including contacts, notes, tasks, deals, and activities which needed to be transferred accurately and in full GDPR compliance.

Ensuring Ease of Use Post-Migration

One of the other key requirements was user adoption. The customer wanted their team to start using Zoho CRM immediately, without confusion or the need to “learn from scratch.”

Structured Migration Approach On How We Delivered a Smooth Transition

Secure Access and Data Handling

Our team followed strict GDPR and privacy guidelines. Once access to both HubSpot and Zoho CRM was granted, we began the secure CRM data migration. This included:

  • Handling only the data relevant to the migration
  • Ensuring encrypted movement and storage during processing
  • Using the data exclusively for the migration
  • Securely destroying exported files after completion
Data Extraction and Mapping

We, as certified Zoho CRM experts, meticulously mapped each HubSpot object to its equivalent in Zoho CRM:

  • Contacts and Companies
  • Deals with pipelines
  • Notes and tasks
  • Relevant custom fields
  • Workflow logic (where applicable)

Some mapping could be automated; others required manual processing due to differences in data structures between the two platforms, a common task in providing HubSpot migration services.

Workflow Recreation

HubSpot workflows were analyzed and re-created in Zoho CRM using:

  • Zoho’s Workflow Rules
  • Custom Functions (where needed)
  • Assignment rules
  • Task automation

Some workflows needed manual recreation due to HubSpot-specific triggers but we ensured functional equivalence in Zoho.

Testing and Validation

Before handing over the system, we manually validated:

  • Record counts
  • Field accuracy
  • Deal stage correctness
  • Activity timelines
  • Workflow performance

This quality check, a vital step in all our Zoho CRM migration services, ensured that the customer’s active pipeline and historical data remained intact.

Training and Post-Migration Support

We conducted a detailed training session for their team, covering:

  • CRM navigation
  • Lead and deal management
  • Task and activity usage
  • Workflow handling
  • Best practices for Zoho CRM

The team actively participated, asked follow-up questions, and received clarifications. This focus on user training is integral to our Zoho CRM implementation strategy and ensures high user adoption.

Outcome - A Fully Functional & User-Friendly Zoho CRM Setup

The customer now operates fully on Zoho CRM and is able to manage daily tasks, workflows, and deal pipelines without technical assistance. Their team has adopted the system and they benefit from an integrated Zoho ecosystem across departments. Our specialized HubSpot migration services delivered exactly the smooth transition they required.

Looking for a Similar Migration?

If you are considering moving from HubSpot to Zoho CRM or from any other CRM platform, we can help. We are proven Zoho CRM experts and authorized partners, delivering seamless HubSpot CRM migration solutions.

We also support migrations and integrations with systems like Salesforce, Pipedrive, ClickUp, Monday.com, and others. Whether it is a full HubSpot to Zoho CRM migration or making two systems communicate with each other, our team of dedicated Zoho CRM consultants can provide a secure and structured solution. Please feel free to get in touch.

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