How to Migrate from Adalo to Ceven
Adalo is a no-code builder for designing and publishing native iOS, Android, and web apps from a visual canvas. Ceven is an AI workflow automation platform that connects to 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 walks you through migrating your app workflows from Adalo to Ceven. Note that migrating means rebuilding the workflows on Ceven and re-authorizing the same connected apps. You will run both in parallel on real data and switch over only once the Ceven version is proven.
Migrate from Adalo to Ceven in 7 steps
Inventory Your Outcomes
Start by listing all the outcomes your Adalo apps produce. This includes data enrichment, follow-ups, syncing, and reporting. Focus on the results, not the steps.
Connect Your Apps in Ceven
In Ceven, connect the same apps and services you were using in Adalo. This ensures that your data flows seamlessly between systems.
Rebuild for Outcomes
Describe the outcomes you want in Ceven. You wont recreate one-for-one what you had in Adalo. Instead, build workflows that achieve the same results more efficiently, consolidating steps where possible.
Add AI and Approval Gates
Where Adalo was brittle or lacked advanced features, add AI steps and human-approval gates in Ceven. This enhances reliability and control over your workflows.
Validate in Parallel
Run both Adalo and Ceven in parallel on real data. This allows you to validate that Ceven is working correctly and producing the expected outcomes.
Schedule and Cut Over
Once validated, schedule the cutover from Adalo to Ceven. Ensure all stakeholders are informed and prepared for the transition.
Monitor and Optimize
After the cutover, monitor the workflows in Ceven closely. Optimize as needed to ensure they run smoothly and efficiently.
Why teams switch from Adalo to Ceven
Teams often switch from Adalo to Ceven to enhance their workflow automation capabilities. While Adalo excels in building no-code apps, Ceven offers advanced features like AI steps and human-approval gates, making it a powerful tool for automating complex workflows. Ceven's ability to connect to 1,000+ tools allows teams to streamline their processes and reduce manual intervention.
Additionally, Ceven's scheduling and monitoring features provide greater control and reliability over workflows, ensuring that tasks are completed on time and without errors. This makes Ceven an ideal choice for teams looking to automate busywork around their apps, enrich data, and add AI-driven insights.
What moves over and what doesn't
When migrating from Adalo to Ceven, the focus is on rebuilding the workflows and automations, not the apps themselves. You will reconnect the same apps and services in Ceven, but the specific app designs and layouts from Adalo will not transfer over. Instead, you will rebuild the workflows to achieve the same outcomes, often with fewer, more capable steps.
Data enrichment, follow-ups, syncing, and reporting workflows can be rebuilt in Ceven. However, the visual design and user interface elements from Adalo will need to be recreated in Ceven if you want to keep them. Ceven's no-code page and app builder can help with this, but it requires manual effort to recreate the design elements.
Avoiding the common pitfalls
One of the most common pitfalls is trying to recreate the workflows one-for-one from Adalo in Ceven. Instead, focus on the outcomes you want to achieve and rebuild the workflows in Ceven to be more efficient and robust. This often means consolidating steps and adding AI and approval gates where needed.
Another pitfall is not running both systems in parallel during the migration. It is crucial to validate that Ceven is working correctly and producing the expected outcomes before cutting over completely. This ensures a smooth transition and minimizes disruption to your workflows. Additionally, ensure all stakeholders are informed and prepared for the transition to avoid any surprises or delays.
Frequently asked
Can Ceven automatically import my workflows from Adalo?
No, Ceven does not offer an automatic import feature. Migrating from Adalo to Ceven involves rebuilding your workflows on Ceven, usually consolidating into fewer, more capable workflows.
Will my app designs from Adalo work in Ceven?
No, the visual designs and user interface elements from Adalo will not transfer over to Ceven. You will need to recreate these designs using Ceven's no-code page and app builder if you want to keep them.
How long does the migration process typically take?
The migration time varies depending on the complexity of your workflows and the number of apps you have in Adalo. It is recommended to allocate sufficient time for rebuilding, testing, and validating the workflows in Ceven before cutting over completely.