How to Migrate from Activepieces to Ceven
Activepieces is an open-source, AI-first automation platform designed for building workflows that connect business apps.
Ceven is an AI workflow automation platform that connects to over 1,000 tools, runs end-to-end workflows on a schedule with AI steps and human-approval gates, and can build & host no-code pages/apps. This guide will walk you through migrating your workflows from Activepieces to Ceven.
Migrate from Activepieces to Ceven in 7 steps
Inventory Your Workflows
Begin by listing all the workflows you have in Activepieces. Focus on the outcomes these workflows achieve, not the steps. Identify which workflows are critical, which are redundant, and which can be consolidated.
Connect the Same Apps in Ceven
Ceven connects to over 1,000 tools, so you should be able to reconnect all the apps you use in Activepieces. In the Ceven dashboard, use the integrations search to find and connect each app, re-authorizing as needed.
Rebuild Your Workflows in Ceven
Instead of recreating your Activepieces workflows one-for-one, describe the outcomes you want to achieve in Ceven. Use Ceven's AI steps to enhance and automate parts of your workflows that were manual or brittle in Activepieces. Add human-approval gates to control sensitive or critical steps.
Validate in Parallel
Run your Activepieces and Ceven workflows in parallel using real data. This ensures that Ceven is working as expected and gives you time to make any necessary adjustments. Schedule the Ceven workflows to run at the same times as your Activepieces workflows.
Add Approval Gates for Writes
Add human-approval gates to any Ceven workflows that write to systems of record. This ensures that any issues are caught early, and you have manual oversight over critical data changes.
Schedule and Cut Over
Once you're confident that your Ceven workflows are running smoothly and producing the desired outcomes, schedule a cutover time. Notify your team and any stakeholders about the transition. After the cutover, monitor the Ceven workflows closely for any issues.
Review and Optimize
After the migration, review your Ceven workflows to identify any further optimizations. Leverage Ceven's AI capabilities to enhance automation and efficiency. Consider consolidating workflows where possible to reduce complexity.
Why teams switch from Activepieces to Ceven
Teams often switch from Activepieces to Ceven for several reasons. One key factor is Ceven's extensive integration library, which connects to over 1,000 tools. This allows teams to consolidate their workflows into a single platform, reducing the need to manage multiple automation tools. Additionally, Ceven's AI-first approach enables more sophisticated automation, including AI steps and human-approval gates, which can enhance the capabilities of existing workflows. Ceven's ability to build and host no-code pages and apps also provides additional value, allowing teams to create custom solutions tailored to their needs.
What moves over and what doesn't
When migrating from Activepieces to Ceven, it's important to understand what will move over and what won't. Your workflow logic and outcomes will move over, but the specific steps and configurations will need to be rebuilt in Ceven. This is an opportunity to optimize and consolidate your workflows, leveraging Ceven's unique features. However, your connected apps will need to be reconnected and re-authorized in Ceven. Your data and any custom code or scripts will not transfer automatically, so these will need to be manually recreated or adapted.
Avoiding the common pitfalls
One common pitfall is trying to recreate your Activepieces workflows one-for-one in Ceven. Instead, focus on the outcomes you want to achieve and rebuild your workflows to leverage Ceven's unique features. Another pitfall is not running your Activepieces and Ceven workflows in parallel during the transition. This can lead to disruptions and data inconsistencies. Always validate in parallel using real data and ensure that your Ceven workflows are producing the desired outcomes before cutting over.
Frequently asked
Can Ceven auto-import my workflows from Activepieces?
No, Ceven does not support auto-importing workflows from Activepieces. You will need to rebuild your workflows on Ceven, which usually results in fewer, more capable workflows that leverage Ceven's unique features.
Will I lose any data during the migration?
Data will not be automatically transferred from Activepieces to Ceven. You will need to ensure that any critical data is backed up and accessible in both systems during the transition. Once you have validated the Ceven workflows, you can decide how to handle the data in Activepieces.
How long does the migration process take?
The duration of the migration process depends on the complexity and number of workflows you have in Activepieces. Typically, it involves inventorying your workflows, connecting the same apps in Ceven, rebuilding the workflows, validating in parallel, and scheduling the cutover. This process can take anywhere from a few days to a few weeks, depending on your specific needs.