How to Migrate from Airtable to Ceven
Airtable is a powerful no-code app builder that allows teams to create custom apps and interfaces on top of their database, with Omni AI generating apps from prompts. It's a versatile tool for managing data and automating workflows.
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.
Migrate from Airtable to Ceven in 6 steps
Inventory your Airtable workflows by outcome
Start by documenting all the workflows and automations you have built in Airtable. List them by the outcome or business goal they achieve, not by the steps they take. This will help you consolidate and simplify your workflows in Ceven.
Connect the same apps in Ceven
Ceven connects to 1,000+ tools. Start by connecting the same apps and services you use in Airtable. This ensures that your data flows seamlessly between the platforms during the migration process.
Describe the outcomes to rebuild in Ceven
In Ceven, you wont recreate the same steps from Airtable. Instead, describe the outcomes you want to achieve. Ceven's platform will help you build more efficient and capable workflows, often consolidating multiple Airtable automations into a single, more powerful workflow.
Add AI steps and approval gates where Airtable was brittle
Identify areas in your Airtable workflows where errors or delays occurred. In Ceven, add AI steps to handle exceptions and human-approval gates to ensure data integrity and compliance. This will make your workflows more robust and reliable.
Validate in parallel
Run your Airtable and Ceven workflows side by side on real data. This allows you to compare the results and ensure that Ceven is working as expected. It also provides a safety net in case you need to revert to Airtable.
Schedule and cut over
Once you're confident that Ceven is working correctly, schedule a cutover date. This is when you will stop using Airtable for these workflows and transition fully to Ceven. Communicate this change to your team to ensure a smooth transition.
Why teams switch from Airtable to Ceven
Teams often switch from Airtable to Ceven because Ceven offers more advanced AI capabilities and human-approval gates, which can make workflows more robust and reliable. Ceven's ability to connect to 1,000+ tools also provides greater flexibility and integration options.
Additionally, Ceven's scheduling and end-to-end workflow capabilities can handle more complex automation tasks, which may be more cumbersome to manage in Airtable. Teams looking to consolidate their workflows and reduce the number of tools they use often find Ceven to be a powerful solution.
What moves over and what doesn't
When migrating from Airtable to Ceven, the workflows and automations are rebuilt on Ceven, not imported. This means you will reconnect the same apps and services, but the actual workflow logic needs to be recreated. Data stored in Airtable will not move over to Ceven, and Ceven is not a database or a system of record.
What does move over is the knowledge and experience you have gained from using Airtable. This will help you build more efficient and capable workflows in Ceven. Additionally, any custom apps or interfaces you have built in Airtable will need to be rebuilt in Ceven, as the platforms have different capabilities and interfaces.
Avoiding the common pitfalls
One common pitfall is trying to recreate every step of your Airtable workflows in Ceven. Instead, focus on the outcomes you want to achieve and build workflows in Ceven that are more efficient and capable. Another pitfall is not validating your workflows in parallel. Running both Airtable and Ceven side by side on real data will help you catch any issues early and ensure a smooth transition.
Finally, be patient with the migration process. It may take time to rebuild your workflows and get them running smoothly in Ceven. But with careful planning and execution, you can successfully migrate from Airtable to Ceven and benefit from its advanced capabilities.
Frequently asked
Can Ceven automatically import my workflows from Airtable?
No, Ceven does not offer an automatic import feature for workflows from Airtable. You will need to rebuild your workflows in Ceven, often consolidating them into fewer, more capable workflows. This process allows you to leverage Ceven's advanced AI capabilities and human-approval gates.
Will my data from Airtable move over to Ceven?
No, data stored in Airtable will not move over to Ceven. Ceven is not a database or a system of record. Instead, you will connect the same apps and services in Ceven and rebuild your workflows to achieve the same outcomes.
Can I use Airtable and Ceven together during the migration process?
Yes, it is highly recommended to run both Airtable and Ceven in parallel during the migration process. This allows you to validate your workflows in Ceven against real data and ensure a smooth transition. Once you are confident that Ceven is working correctly, you can schedule a cutover date and fully transition to Ceven.