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Last updated April 2026

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MIGRATION OVERVIEW

Why teams migrate from HubSpot to Highlevel

The core problem
There is no native migration path from HubSpot to GoHighLevel; the platforms use fundamentally different data architectures. HubSpot employs a relational schema where Companies, Contacts, Deals, and Activities are connected via an explicit Associations API, while GoHighLevel is contact-centric with all entities radiating from a flat Contact record. Migrating requires custom transformation work to flatten multi-object relationships, re-link Opportunities to Contacts by ID, and recreate automation logic—CSV exports destroy associations and omit activity history entirely.
Why this matters for your migration
KEY CHALLENGES

What makes this migration complex

These are the architectural mismatches and technical hurdles specific to a HubSpot to Highlevel migration.

Most Critical

Relational to Contact-Centric Mapping

HubSpot's any-to-any object associations must be translated into GoHighLevel's flat, contact-centric model where every Opportunity requires a single linked Contact ID.

Blocks all downstream imports if mapped wrong

Multi-Contact Deal Associations

HubSpot Deals can associate with multiple Contacts natively, but GoHighLevel requires selecting a single primary contact per Opportunity or enabling a duplicate opportunities toggle.

Activity and Engagement History

HubSpot's first-class Engagements API stores calls, emails, meetings, and notes linked across multiple objects, but GoHighLevel has no unified engagement model and CSV exports exclude activity data entirely.

Custom Object Schema Limits

HubSpot Enterprise supports unlimited custom object definitions with many-to-many associations, while GoHighLevel caps custom objects at 10 per sub-account with a simpler relational model.

API Rate Limit Constraints

Both platforms enforce strict rate limits—GoHighLevel allows only 100 requests per 10 seconds—requiring careful batching, retry logic, and throttling for any bulk data transfer.

Automation Logic Recreation

HubSpot Workflows with if/then branching and custom code actions cannot be exported and must be manually rebuilt as GoHighLevel Workflows with their own trigger-action-condition model.

MIGRATION RISK ASSESSMENT

Every migration risk, already solved

Migration between platforms is full of edge cases. Our engineers have identified every risk from HubSpot to Highlevel and built proven solutions for each one.

High complexity
  • Deals / Opportunities
    HubSpot Deals exist independently and link to multiple Contacts and Companies, while GoHighLevel Opportunities must each be linked to a single valid Contact ID.
    Solved
  • Custom Objects
    HubSpot's unlimited custom objects with many-to-many associations must be condensed into GoHighLevel's 10-object-per-sub-account limit with a simpler schema.
    Solved
  • Activities (Calls, Emails, Meetings)
    HubSpot's Engagements API stores rich cross-object activity history that has no equivalent unified model in GoHighLevel, requiring API extraction and lossy transformation.
    Solved
  • Associations and Relationships
    HubSpot's labeled, many-to-many associations across all objects are completely destroyed in CSV export and require dependency-ordered API writes with ID crosswalk tables to partially reconstruct.
    Solved
  • Workflows and Automations
    HubSpot Workflows with branching logic, custom code actions, and multi-object triggers cannot be exported and must be entirely rebuilt in GoHighLevel's different workflow engine.
    Solved
Custom engineering
  • Companies
    HubSpot Companies are first-class relational objects, but GoHighLevel treats them as loosely coupled groupings with a separate import flow from Contacts.
    Handled
  • Notes and Tasks
    Notes and Tasks can be migrated via API to GoHighLevel's corresponding objects, but they lose their multi-object associations from HubSpot.
    Handled
  • Pipelines and Stages
    Pipeline structures must be manually recreated in GoHighLevel before importing Opportunities, and multi-pipeline configurations require careful stage-mapping.
    Handled
  • Custom Fields
    Custom field types and picklist values must be pre-created in GoHighLevel and carefully mapped, as field type mismatches can silently drop or corrupt data during import.
    Handled
Clean transfer
  • Contacts
    Contacts are the core entity in both platforms and map relatively directly, though custom field mapping and deduplication still require attention.
    Clean
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CUSTOM MIGRATION

Fully customizable engineer-led migration

Tailor your migration from HubSpot to Highlevel exactly to your needs with our flexible customization options. Our experts will configure the perfect migration plan for your business.

Migration Filters

Contact Type

Filter by lead, contact, or account

Pipeline/Stage Filter

Select records based on deal stages or pipelines

Owner Selection

Migrate records assigned to specific owners or reps

Time Range

Migrate records from a specific time period

Data Types

Leads & Contacts

All person-level records including metadata

Accounts/Companies

Business-level entities and associated data

Deals & Opportunities

Sales pipeline data with stages and close dates

Custom Fields

Any custom objects and fields configured in your CRM

ZERO DOWNTIME

Your timeline. Our engineers.

A dedicated engineer runs your migration, planned around your schedule and your data.

No babysitting a wizard. Avoid debugging errors yourself.

Looking for a more detailed migration timeline?

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Speed

The migration timeline depends on both our turnaround time and yours.

We can complete a migration in under a day when the accounts are connected and the sample migration is approved promptly.

Background Sync

We also support migrating the newest records first, so you can go live faster while the rest of the data is synced in the background.

Data Volume Impact

Larger data volumes may require longer migration windows.

Continuous Operation

Weekend migrations minimize disruption to your customer service operations.

MIGRATION TIMELINE

Your HubSpot to Highlevel migration, step by step

See how long your migration will take from start to finish. Drag the slider to estimate based on your data volume.

How many records are you migrating?

<10K 50K 100K 250K 500K 1M 2M 5M 10M+
Checklist ~3 days
Sample 1 day
Review ~2 days
Full 2 days
Delta 1 day
Your team ClonePartner

Estimated total

~9 business days

1

Migration Checklist

1 day · ClonePartner ~2 days · Your team

We prepare the optimal data mapping as a shareable spreadsheet. Your team reviews, approves, and adds any customizations.

2

Sample Migration

1 day · ClonePartner

We run a test migration with a representative sample of your data to verify mapping accuracy and identify any potential issues before the full run.

3

Review & Approve

~2 days · Your team

Your team reviews the sample migration results, confirms data accuracy and mapping, and gives the go-ahead for the full migration.

4

Full Migration

2 days · ClonePartner

We execute the complete migration of all your data to your new Highlevel, with real-time progress tracking and comprehensive logging.

5

Delta Migration

1 day · ClonePartner

We capture and transfer any new data that was added or updated during the main migration to ensure no data is lost. This final sync keeps everything current.

Related Guides

Pros and cons of different migration options

Choosing the right approach is key because migrating from HubSpot to Highlevel isn't just about moving data – it's about protecting your client relationships and pipeline.

Feature / Criteria ClonePartner Automated Tools CSV Import In-house migration
Custom Scripting for complex data ✓ Engineers build & maintain ✗ No ⚠ Manual ✓ Yes – but costly
Sandbox & Pilot Migrations ✓ Full sandbox + pilot plans ⚠ Limited ✗ No ⚠ Often Informal
Manual validation & reconciliation ✓ Automated + manual QA ✗ No ✓ Yes (Manual) ✓ Heavy manual effort
Backup & rollback plan ✓ Robust procedures ✗ No ✗ No ⚠ Often incomplete
Handles automation and integrations ✓ Full support ⚠ Partial ✗ No ⚠ Possible but fragmented
Post-migration engineer support ✓ Dedicated engineers ✗ No ✗ No ⚠ Limited pipeline support
Adaptable to API changes ✓ Proactive adaptation ✗ No ⚠ Manual fixes ⚠ Slower response
Turnaround / pipeline predictability ✓ Predictable pipelines ⚠ Fast but brittle ⚠ Slow and manual ⚠ Often slower
Data Security & Compliance ✓ High – enterprise grade ⚠ Medium (depends) ⚠ Low (manual) ⚠ Hidden gaps common
Pricing predictability ✓ Transparent & fixed ⚠ Low (per-job) ⚠ Low (manual hours) ⚠ High/variable OPEX
End-to-end project management ✓ Full E2E delivery & PM ✗ No ✗ No ⚠ Often partial
Business impact & opportunity cost ✓ No diversion of staff ✗ No ✗ No ⚠ Diverts engineering

What does an Engineer-led migration mean anyway?

Speed & Accuracy: Our Blended Method

We blend automation (smart scripts, bulk APIs) with human expertise for speed without risk. Our engineers manually check every mapping, validation, and exception.

You get:

  1. Speed of automation for bulk record migration
  2. Precision of engineers verifying integrity and business logic
  3. Pilot migrations and sandbox testing to catch issues early
  4. Real-time validation reports and rollback readiness
Result: 50x faster migrations than manual imports — with near-zero error rates.

Handling the Tricky Tech and API Details

The HubSpot and Highlevel APIs each behave differently, which is where our engineers shine. We build custom logic to handle the data quirks where generic tools typically break.

We handcraft API logic for:

  1. Field mapping and transformation
  2. Pagination, rate-limit handling, and throttling
  3. Preserving activity history, attachments, and email threads
  4. Syncing custom fields, pipelines, and stages without breaking structure
Our scripts: Natively retry failed calls, re-queue large attachments, and ensure data parity.

No Guesswork

We don't just promise smooth migrations—we measure and prove them. Every client receives a Migration Validation Report with all metrics.

Typical results across projects:

  1. 100% record-count parity between your HubSpot data and Highlevel
  2. Zero downtime during staged cutovers
  3. 99.9% attachment integrity (verified via checksum)
  4. Full automation and preservation of all business rules
Our standard: Includes full pipeline and workflow preservation and 30 days of engineer-assigned support post go-live.

We Adapt to Your Setup (Not the Other Way Around)

No two teams configure HubSpot or Highlevel exactly the same way—with unique pipelines and data. We customize every migration script to fit your exact workflow, pipelines, and stages.

Our engineers adapt for:

  1. Custom fields, pipelines, and workflows
  2. Multi-brand or multi-language setups
  3. Historical imports and partial (date-based) migrations
  4. Integration re-mapping for marketing, telephony, or billing tools
The promise: If your data doesn't fit a standard template, we build one just for you.

Enterprise-Grade Security & Compliance

Your customer data is precious. Our migration process maintains the highest standards of security and regulatory compliance.

SOC 2 Type II

Independently audited compliance with rigorous security standards

ISO 27001

Certified information security management system

GDPR

Full compliance with EU data protection regulations

HIPAA

Certified for handling protected health information

AES-256 Encryption

Bank-grade encryption for all stored credentials

Latest TLS

Secure transfer protocol for all data in transit

Role-Based Access

We follow role-based access control for every migration project

Scheduled Deletion

Automatic data purging after migration completion

FAQ

Frequently Asked Questions

Everything you need to know about migrating from HubSpot to Highlevel. Can't find what you're looking for? Talk to our team.

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Before you start

4 questions
Do I need professional help for this migration?
Yes. Professional help ensures proper field mapping and preservation of relationships between records. Our engineer-led approach catches edge cases that automated tools miss.
Does ClonePartner provide guidance before committing?
Yes. We provide a free consultation and assessment. We'll review your data structure, discuss your requirements, and provide a detailed migration plan and fixed-price quote before you commit to anything.
Do you use an off-the-shelf tool to migrate from HubSpot to Highlevel, or is this built for our data?
It is built for your data. Each migration is a set of custom scripts written for your data model, not a generic import tool. That is also why we start with a sample migration: you see your own records in Highlevel before the full migration is committed.
Can we see a sample of our HubSpot data migrated to Highlevel before the full migration runs?
Yes. We run a sample migration on your own data first, so you can review how your records look in Highlevel before the full migration goes ahead. We run validation scripts to confirm the record counts match your source, and you check the sample against your source records; if a field is missing or mapped wrong, or anything else needs adjusting, we fix it in the migration scripts and re-run the sample as many times as you need. The full migration only runs after you've approved the sample. On projects delivered in phases, each phase gets its own sample migration for you to approve.

Data & mapping

25 questions
Will original ownership, authorship and created dates be preserved?
Yes. Created-time metadata is carried across, and ownership and authorship are carried across where the original users are set up in Highlevel. Where Highlevel cannot store one of them natively, it is kept as embedded metadata on the migrated record.
If the new system can't natively support an old record type, what are my options?
We handle it case by case. While mapping your data, we identify every record type without a direct counterpart in Highlevel, review sample records from it and propose how it can be represented, based on what Highlevel supports: map it to the closest native object, create a custom field or object, fold it into the parent record as text or a note, attach it as a file, or keep it in a read-only archive. You choose the approach, we write the migration scripts to place the data there, so it comes across in the form you choose instead of being left behind, and you see how it looks in a sample migration before we run the full set.
If the same contact appears more than once in HubSpot, or several contacts share an email address or telephone number, will the migration create duplicates or merge them?
You decide, and we don't merge records on a guess about which one is correct. Your records come across as they exist in HubSpot, so duplicates that are already there can come across too, and if you want them merged, give us the matching rule you want and we apply it as a follow-up pass. The exception is a CRM that checks for duplicates through its API: it returns the existing contact instead of creating a new one, so records sharing an email address or telephone number would otherwise collapse into one contact. Where that applies, we tell you how many records are affected and let you choose. If you want a separate contact for each source record and Highlevel has a setting that allows duplicate contacts, your team switches it on while we migrate them, and we tell you when it is safe to switch it off again.
Will the migration set off automations or send emails or notifications to customers, our team or anyone else?
No. Before the sample or full migration starts, we confirm with you that nothing in Highlevel will send messages about the migrated data: we import with notifications switched off wherever Highlevel allows it, and either pause any automation that could send them for the migration window or give it a condition, such as a suppression tag, that skips migrated records, which lets your live automations keep running for new records. We only proceed once you have confirmed it. If you want anyone told about the move, that message is sent separately, once the migrated data has been checked.
Can you migrate data that Highlevel can't take in through an API?
In many cases, yes. Where something can't be written through an API, we recreate it through Highlevel's user interface where the interface allows it, and where that work is repetitive we script and automate it. We tell you up front which items are handled this way, because recreating them through the interface can add time to the schedule.
Can you migrate only the data added to HubSpot since our last migration?
Yes. We find the exact point in HubSpot where the earlier migration ended and move only the records added after it. Records that were already migrated are not brought across a second time.
What happens if Highlevel requires fields our HubSpot data doesn't have?
We check the destination for required fields your source data cannot fill and bring each one to you before those records are migrated. Together we agree how each one is handled, such as a mapping from an existing field, a default value, or, where Highlevel lets that field be made optional, setting it to not required for the migration so you can make it required again once the migration is complete. The migration then runs with that rule applied, so no records are rejected or left behind.
Will contacts that are already in Highlevel get duplicated?
They don't need to be. We can check each contact against the contacts already in Highlevel before creating it, so a contact the matching rule identifies as already there is matched to the incoming record instead of being created a second time. We agree the matching rule with you before the migration runs.
Can I choose how my HubSpot pipeline stages and statuses map into Highlevel?
Yes. You tell us where each stage, status and field should land in Highlevel, including moving records into a different pipeline or stage name than the one they have today. We build that mapping into the migration scripts, show it to you in a sample migration, and adjust it before the full run if anything needs to change.
Can I rename my HubSpot custom fields in Highlevel after the migration?
Yes. We agree with you beforehand where each custom field lands in Highlevel and what it is called. We map fields by their internal ID rather than their label, so renaming them in Highlevel after the migration doesn't affect your migrated data.
Can you map my HubSpot data into the custom fields I already use in Highlevel, so my workflows and automations keep working?
Yes. We map your HubSpot data straight into the fields you already have in Highlevel rather than creating duplicate fields or tags alongside them. Your workflows and automations keep reading the same fields they rely on today, and you review the mapping in a sample migration before the full run.
How will we tell migrated records apart from the ones already in Highlevel?
We can mark every migrated record in Highlevel, for example with a custom checkbox field such as "Migrated from HubSpot", so your team can tell migrated data apart from records created there. We agree the marker with you during scoping so it fits how your team uses Highlevel.
How do you handle custom objects, pipelines and record relationships when moving from HubSpot to Highlevel?
Custom objects, pipelines and the links between records are migrated as agreed during scoping, so deals stay attached to their companies and contacts and custom object records keep their associations. We map each object and pipeline to Highlevel's data model with you, agree how to represent anything without a direct equivalent, and run a sample migration so you can check the structure before the full move.
We use a lot of custom fields in HubSpot. Can you map them to Highlevel?
Where Highlevel has a place for them, yes. Each migration is a custom script written for your project, so your custom fields and structure are mapped to Highlevel's model rather than forced through an import template. Where field types differ, such as a value stored as text in HubSpot that Highlevel needs as a number, the script converts it. We agree the mapping with you and prove it on a sample migration before the full run.
How will my records carry over if Highlevel organizes leads, contacts and accounts differently from HubSpot?
We map your records to the way Highlevel structures them, so each type of record lands where Highlevel expects it instead of being copied field for field. Before we build anything, we send you a migration checklist showing what moves and where each item lands, for you to review. Most data moves through the platforms' APIs; where an API cannot write something, we fall back to CSV import or manual entry.
Can you migrate the email history on our mail server, such as Microsoft Exchange, along with our HubSpot records?
Yes, on a best-effort basis where HubSpot has no clean way to export it. For team members who are still with you, Highlevel may be able to sync their mail itself once each person's email account is connected; for people who have left, we bring their messages in as notes on the right records, retrieving them from HubSpot or your Exchange server, so the history stays intact and attributable.
Can you migrate our HubSpot sales sequences, email templates and automation flows to Highlevel?
Partly, depending on Highlevel. Email templates are generally the simpler part to move, while sequences, flows and automations are rebuilt rather than copied, because each CRM builds automations differently. Where Highlevel's API lets us create them, we set them up programmatically; where it doesn't, they are built through its interface, by us with a login or by your team, and we confirm which items fall where during scoping.
Will the emails and files stored on our HubSpot contacts migrate to Highlevel, including for inactive accounts?
Yes. Emails and files stored on your contacts can be part of the migration, including those on inactive accounts, and you choose which records and how much history come across. Files come across as actual files, attached to the matching records in Highlevel. Where an email's original user has no account in Highlevel, we can bring it across as a note on the contact instead. If Highlevel syncs email from connected email accounts, you can leave active users' mail to that sync and have us migrate the rest.
Do you migrate our HubSpot bulk marketing emails as well as one-to-one emails with contacts?
It depends on which you need, and we confirm that before anything is pulled. Some CRMs keep bulk marketing emails, such as broadcasts, separately from one-to-one emails with contacts, so we agree with you which types are in scope and share a sample of them to review. One-to-one emails linked to your contacts and companies come across with those records, and bulk marketing emails can be included too, for example as an archive export you keep if Highlevel has no place for them.
Can you migrate the history of our HubSpot deals' stage changes to Highlevel, not just their current stage?
Yes, where HubSpot records stage changes and Highlevel can hold them. Deal-stage history is scoped like any other data: we check what HubSpot keeps for each deal's stage transitions, agree with you how that history is represented in Highlevel's data model, and you review it in the sample migration before the full run.
Can you migrate emails that are private to individual HubSpot users, not just the emails linked to contacts and deals?
Yes, where HubSpot's API gives us access to them. On some CRMs, the API returns only emails linked to a record plus the private emails of the user whose account is connected, so each colleague whose private emails you want included connects their own account. Private emails that aren't linked to any contact or deal have nothing to attach to in Highlevel, so we agree with you where they go, for example on a dedicated contact for each user, with the email content kept searchable.
What happens to a file in HubSpot that is linked to several records if Highlevel only lets a file belong to one?
We can attach a copy of the file to each record it was linked to, so it can still be found from every one of them. If you'd rather keep a single copy, we agree with you which record it lives on. You check how linked files land in the sample migration before the full run.
Can you migrate our HubSpot products and customers' purchase history to Highlevel, not just contacts?
Yes, where HubSpot's API makes them available. Products and purchase records are scoped like any other data: the migration checklist covers products alongside contacts, notes and tags, and we confirm what each platform's API can read and write before anything runs. Where Highlevel has no native home for purchase history, we agree another form with you, such as a custom field or a note on the contact.
Do you migrate our HubSpot notes, tasks, activities and files to Highlevel, or only contacts and deals?
Yes, all of them can come across, not just contacts and deals. Notes, tasks, activities such as events and emails, and files can be included alongside contacts, companies and deals, each linked to the record it belongs to, with owners kept where those users exist in Highlevel. Tasks are migrated with the contacts they are linked to. Where Highlevel's version of an item holds less, for example lighter tasks, we agree with you how the extra detail is kept, such as a note on the same record.
Can you migrate into a white-label platform built on GoHighLevel?
Yes, as long as we can get access to the GoHighLevel API behind it. A white-label platform built on GoHighLevel runs on GoHighLevel itself, so with API access to the underlying account we migrate your data just as we would for a standard migration into GoHighLevel.

Timeline & downtime

2 questions
How long does the HubSpot to Highlevel migration take?
Most migrations complete within 1–5 business days, depending on data volume and complexity; very large migrations, such as several hundred thousand records, take longer. We provide a detailed timeline after the initial assessment and can often complete small migrations in under 24 hours.
Will there be downtime when migrating from HubSpot to Highlevel?
No. Our migration process is designed for zero downtime. HubSpot stays fully operational throughout: the bulk migration runs in the background and the cutover is fast, so there is no disruption to your live business operations.

Security & access

1 question
Can we whitelist a single IP instead of opening our network to your migration tool?
Yes. All migration traffic runs through a centralized system using one fixed IP, which your IT team can whitelist instead of opening broader network access.

Pricing

1 question
Is migration pricing a flat fee, or does it scale with data volume?
It's a flat fee with no hidden costs. The price we agree with you for your scope is the price you pay, and small variances in the final volume, a bit more or less, are included.

After go-live

5 questions
How do I validate that everything migrated correctly?
Every client receives a Migration Validation Report with comprehensive metrics including record-count comparison, attachment integrity verification via checksum, and full audit logs of the migration run, showing every record created, skipped or failed. If any item didn't come across, the report names each one, the specific reason, and how to bring it across if you want it there. We also offer unlimited sample migrations, so you can check your data before the full migration runs.
What support do you provide after the migration goes live?
At ClonePartner, we consider ourselves your partners in this journey. We take full accountability for your migration's success. Once your migration goes live, we provide 30 days of comprehensive post-migration support as standard, and longer support, such as 60 or 90 days, can be agreed for your project. During this period, we help with anything related to your migrated data, so your migration is a complete success.
Will we get a migration report and a mapping sheet linking old record IDs to new ones?
Yes. We provide a comprehensive migration report along with an ID-mapping sheet that links each old HubSpot record ID to its new ID in Highlevel. This ensures full traceability, simplifies post-migration verification, and helps your team validate that records have been migrated accurately.
After migration, do I contact ClonePartner or the platform's own support if something looks wrong?
ClonePartner is the contact for anything about the migrated data itself. Questions about the platform itself, such as how its features and settings work, go to the platform's own support or to whoever administers it for you.
Can you export years of email history from HubSpot, including the full message bodies, into a searchable archive?
Yes, where the full messages can be retrieved from HubSpot. With access to your account, we first confirm that complete emails, not just their sender, recipient, date and subject, can be pulled and how many years back they go, then share a sample for you to review. The finished archive is delivered to you as files, for example with a searchable HTML viewer, so you can look up any email without HubSpot.

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