MIGRATION GUIDE

How to Migrate from Dubsado to AgencyPro

A complete 2026 guide to moving your agency off Dubsado. Transfer clients, projects, forms, and recurring invoices without losing momentum.

Why agencies switch from Dubsado

Clunky, dated UI

Dubsado's interface feels stuck in an earlier era. Agencies upgrading to AgencyPro report faster day-to-day work and happier client interactions.

Workflows are hard to build and maintain

Dubsado workflows require heavy manual setup and break when steps change. AgencyPro project templates are easier to clone, edit, and scale across the team.

Limited team collaboration

Dubsado is built around a solo owner. As you add project managers and contractors, permissions and visibility become painful.

No modern client portal

Dubsado's client portal is functional but basic. AgencyPro offers a branded, white-labeled portal on your own domain.

Migration Timeline

WEEK 1 - FOUNDATION

Days 1-3: Account setup and data export

Create your AgencyPro workspace, configure branding, export all Dubsado data and form definitions.

WEEK 1 - DATA

Days 4-7: Clients, projects, templates

Import clients, recreate active jobs, rebuild top workflows as AgencyPro project templates.

WEEK 2 - BILLING

Days 8-11: Invoices, payment plans, Stripe

Transfer open invoices, rebuild recurring plans, connect Stripe.

WEEK 2 - LAUNCH

Days 12-14: Testing and go-live

Pilot with a couple of clients, validate the full lifecycle, then fully cut over.

Step-by-step migration process

1

Export data from Dubsado

In Dubsado, go to Settings > Export Data. Download CSVs for clients, jobs, invoices, and payments. Export each form and questionnaire as a PDF.

2

Set up your AgencyPro account

Sign up at agencypro.app, configure branding and custom domain, and map your existing Dubsado pipeline stages to AgencyPro statuses.

3

Import clients and contacts

Upload the Dubsado client CSV. Map fields, deduplicate, and tag by source so you can audit the migration later.

4

Migrate active projects

Recreate every active Dubsado job as an AgencyPro project. Use project templates to codify your standard service workflow going forward.

5

Transfer invoices and billing history

Import open invoices so clients can continue paying. Archive historical billing CSVs in AgencyPro for reporting continuity.

6

Set up recurring subscriptions

Connect Stripe and recreate each recurring retainer or payment plan. Email clients to re-authorize any card-on-file payments.

7

Invite team members

Add each teammate with role-based permissions. Assign projects and confirm visibility before the cutover.

8

Test and go live

Run one full client lifecycle end-to-end in AgencyPro. When confident, update client-facing links and cancel Dubsado.

What data you can migrate

Clients and contacts
Active and completed jobs
Open and paid invoices
Payment history and ledgers
Forms and questionnaires
Contract and proposal PDFs
Recurring payment schedules
Project files and attachments
Team members and roles
Custom tags and categories

Common migration challenges

Challenge: Rebuilding complex workflows

Dubsado workflows don't export as editable files. Solution: Document your three most-used workflows as a checklist, then rebuild them as AgencyPro project templates before importing active jobs.

Challenge: Form and questionnaire parity

Dubsado forms are proprietary. Solution: Recreate your lead-capture and onboarding forms in AgencyPro's form builder first; embed them on your site before shutting off Dubsado.

Challenge: Mid-engagement clients

Clients in the middle of a job shouldn't experience confusion. Solution: For any client more than 50% through a project, consider finishing in Dubsado and only onboarding new engagements in AgencyPro.

Post-migration checklist

Verify every active client has a matching AgencyPro project
Confirm all open invoices reissued correctly
Test payment flow with a small live charge
Validate recurring payment plans bill on time
Ensure team permissions are correct
Update website and email signature links to new portal
Export a final Dubsado backup and archive offline
Cancel your Dubsado subscription after verification

Frequently asked questions

How long does migrating from Dubsado to AgencyPro take?

Most agencies complete the migration in 1-2 weeks. Solo creatives can often finish in a few days, while teams running many active jobs should plan for the full two weeks of parallel operation.

Can I migrate my Dubsado forms and questionnaires?

Yes. Export your Dubsado form definitions as PDFs, then recreate them in AgencyPro's form builder. We recommend consolidating and simplifying forms during the move since you're already touching them.

What about my Dubsado workflows and automations?

Dubsado workflows don't export directly. Document them as a checklist, then rebuild as AgencyPro project templates and automation rules. Most agencies find they end up with fewer, cleaner workflows.

Will my existing Dubsado payment plans continue?

Active payment plans stay in Dubsado until they complete, or you can migrate them by rebuilding the schedule in AgencyPro with Stripe and asking clients to re-authorize.

Is migration support included?

Yes. Every AgencyPro plan includes migration assistance. Our team helps you map data, set up templates, and validate the transfer before go-live.

Ready to switch from Dubsado?

Our migration team maps your workflows, imports your data, and validates every step before go-live.