How to Migrate from Bardeen to Ceven
Bardeen automates browser and SaaS tasks with AI-assisted workflows, helping users streamline repetitive tasks and boost productivity.
Ceven connects to 1,000+ tools, runs end-to-end workflows on a schedule with AI steps and human-approval gates, and can build and host no-code pages/apps.
Migrate from Bardeen to Ceven in 6 steps
Inventory Your Automations
Start by listing all your automations in Bardeen. Document the outcomes of each automation, not the steps. This will help you identify which automations to prioritize and where you can consolidate or improve.
Connect Your Apps in Ceven
Sign up for Ceven and connect the same apps and services you use in Bardeen. Ceven supports 1,000+ integrations, so you should find all your apps.
Rebuild for Outcomes, Not Steps
In Ceven, recreate your automations by focusing on the outcomes. Don't try to replicate each step from Bardeen. Instead, use Ceven's AI steps and approval gates to create more robust and flexible workflows.
Add AI and Approval Gates
Identify where Bardeen's automations were brittle or error-prone. In Ceven, add AI steps to handle exceptions and approval gates to ensure data accuracy before writes to systems of record.
Validate in Parallel
Run your Bardeen and Ceven automations side by side on real data. Use human-approval gates on writes to systems of record. Only switch over once you're confident that Ceven's automations are working as expected.
Schedule and Cut Over
Plan a cutover date and schedule. Communicate the change to your team. On the cutover date, disable your Bardeen automations and ensure all workflows are running smoothly in Ceven.
Why teams switch from Bardeen to Ceven
Teams often switch from Bardeen to Ceven for several reasons. Ceven's ability to run workflows on a schedule, rather than just in response to browser events, provides more flexibility. Additionally, Ceven's AI steps and human-approval gates offer more robust error handling and data validation, reducing the risk of data loss or corruption. Ceven's no-code page and app builder is also a powerful tool for creating custom interfaces and dashboards, enhancing team productivity and collaboration.
Ceven's extensive integration library and support for complex workflows make it a powerful tool for teams looking to automate more complex processes. Ceven's support for AI steps and human-approval gates also makes it a good choice for teams looking to build more robust and reliable automations.
What moves over and what doesn't
When migrating from Bardeen to Ceven, the automations themselves do not move over automatically. You will need to rebuild them in Ceven, focusing on the outcomes rather than the steps. This can be an opportunity to consolidate and improve your automations, making them more efficient and reliable. All your connected apps and services should be available in Ceven, as it supports 1,000+ integrations. However, any custom scripts or browser-specific automations in Bardeen will need to be reimplemented in Ceven using its no-code tools.
Ceven's AI steps and approval gates provide more advanced capabilities than Bardeen's AI-assisted workflows, so you may find that you can build more powerful and flexible automations in Ceven. However, you will need to learn and adapt to Ceven's interface and tools. Ceven's no-code page and app builder is also a unique feature, and you may find that you want to use it to create custom interfaces and dashboards for your team.
Avoiding the common pitfalls
One common pitfall is trying to replicate each step from Bardeen in Ceven. Instead, focus on the outcomes and use Ceven's more advanced tools to create more robust and flexible workflows. Another pitfall is not validating your automations in parallel. Always run your Bardeen and Ceven automations side by side on real data before switching over. This will help you catch any issues and ensure a smooth transition.
Finally, be sure to communicate the change to your team and provide adequate training on Ceven's interface and tools. This will help ensure that everyone is on board and ready to use the new system effectively. Migration should be a planned and managed process, with clear milestones and a defined cutover date.
Frequently asked
Can Ceven auto-import my automations from Bardeen?
No, Ceven does not support auto-importing from Bardeen. You will need to rebuild your automations in Ceven, focusing on the outcomes rather than the steps. This can be an opportunity to consolidate and improve your automations, making them more efficient and reliable. Usually, teams find that they can consolidate their workflows into fewer, more capable automations in Ceven.
Will I lose any data during the migration?
No, you will not lose any data during the migration. Since you are rebuilding your automations in Ceven, your data remains in your connected apps and services. However, it is important to validate your automations in parallel and use human-approval gates on writes to systems of record to ensure data accuracy during the transition.
How long does the migration process take?
The migration process can vary depending on the complexity and number of your automations. Generally, you can expect to spend time inventorying your automations, rebuilding them in Ceven, and validating them in parallel. Plan for several weeks to a few months, depending on your specific needs and resources. Communication and training for your team are also key factors in a successful migration.