As part of the Hubspot Operations Hub, Piesync has not been freely available for some time now. For new customers, the tool for synchronising data is no longer available. By the end of 2021, the service will also be discontinued for all existing customers. As a native integration in the Hubspot Operations Hub, it can only be used with Hubspot.

But what if you use Piesync without Hubspot? Or simply don't want to pay for the Operations Hub?

Then the answer is probably: migrate Piesync. And to another software that manages the same or at least similar.

Piesync specialises in synchronising your data, especially contact information, in two directions. This means that data is not only transferred from A to B, but also the other way round at any time. Since contact data in particular must be available in different places and in different applications, this function brings great added value.  

A simple example of this is your CRM and email marketing app or your accounting software. No matter where you change the data, you can be sure that all other applications are also up to date.  

The keyword for Piesync is synchronisation. The application is limited to contacts, leads and companies. Other relevant data such as tasks, orders, emails, invoices or deals are not (yet) available for selection.

We have already written about Piesync alternatives here: Zapier or Make.

Both applications focus more on automation instead of synchronisation like Piesync does. This means that bidirectional synchronisation is not as easy to map, but that a lot more actions, data or applications are supported.

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1. piesync vs zapier

If you like the interface and the ease of creating new synchronisations, you'll be fine with Zapier . Zapier also takes you by the hand as you digitally map your processes. You first select a trigger, connect the necessary application and then select the action to be performed. In fact, all you have to do is follow the instructions Zapier gives you.

What makes Zapier special is that it is independent, so it is not tied to Hubspot, and it supports more than 3000 apps. So the choice between which apps you want to move your data is truly huge.

However, Zapier works with one-way synchronisation. This means that you select your CRM, such as Pipedrive, Hubspot or Salesforce, in the first place and your email marketing tool, such as Mailchimp, Sendgrid or Sendinblue, in the second. In this logic, data changes are only moved from CRM to marketing, not the other way around.  

But it is absolutely possible to create a second process that also synchronises data in the other direction. This is a bit of a diversion, but it is ultimately the same function as Piesync.  

What's more: Zapier can map even more in the same sweep through its comprehensive selection of actions and filters: For example, you can automatically add contacts or leads in your CRM that meet certain criteria to a defined mailing list. Then not only is the master data transferred, but the person also receives relevant content immediately.

To stay with the Hubspot CRM example: Zapier currently offers 23 triggers, such as new contact, new company, new deal, new calendar task or new ticket, 34 subsequent actions, such as update contact, create product or update all fields and 20 search queries, such as find contacts, products or ticket. So the possibilities with Zapier instead of Piesync are really remarkable.

So, if you want to migrate Piesync to Zapier, the similar interface will suit you very well. If you want a two-way synchronisation, it requires a bit more work to create the new workflows. In return, however, you can map many more functions than just transferring master data.

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2. piesync vs Make

We also presented Make as an excellent Piesync alternative in our other blog post. If you want to replace Piesync with Make, you will first notice the differences in the interface. Unlike Piesync or Zapier, Make does not rely on a linear process, but on a modular one. What exactly does that mean?

With Make, too, you first select a trigger. You can choose from hundreds of applications. Then you select the other actions and filters or conditions. However, you can happily move these back and forth or exchange them, you can simply build branches and still have an overview of how the process runs.

For comparison: If you want to replace the trigger in Zapier, you have to delete all the following steps. With Make you can simply replace the trigger.  

We don't want to lie: But this also means that Make requires a little more practice for beginners. But once you get the hang of it, Make can map really complex processes.  

Make also does not offer a direct option for two-way synchronisation, as Piesync does. However, as with Zapier, you can simply create another small process that synchronises in the other direction. So this is what you should consider if you want to migrate Piesync to Make.

In our eyes, Make is the best option if you want to think big: Make can map enormous complexity while keeping track of your process flows and can do so much more than just synchronise contact data. Just give it a try!

So: Migrating Piesync can open up a lot more possibilities than just synchronising a few data. It can even be the starting point for automating many of your digital processes and taking them to the next level. If you have any questions about your applications, opportunities or advice, please contact us. We're happy to help you uncover potential, highlight opportunities and implement automation.

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