PolyCRM Pattern Layer (Build Once, Run Across CRMs)
8/10
Demand Score
Enterprises operate multiple CRMs (by region/BU/M&A). Duplicative app builds and inconsistent processes stall initiatives and inflate costs.
7/10
Blue Ocean
Competition Level
$2k-8k
Price/Month
Predicted customer spend
10 days
Time to MVP
Difficulty: Hard
The Problem
Key Patterns Across All Major CRMs
Competitor Landscape
- Hightouch/Census (data activation)
- Airbyte/Portable (ELT)
- Merge.dev (unified APIs)
- Tray.io (integration)
- GraphQL mesh tools
Must-Have Features for MVP
Canonical data model with extensibility hooks
Runtime adapters for top CRMs with fine-grained ACL mapping
GraphQL/REST proxy with query policy enforcement
UI kit that renders native-like experiences per CRM
Dual-write conflict detection and resolution
Pattern-aware migrations and coexistence tooling
Cross-CRM reporting with lineage
Test harnesses with synthetic datasets per CRM
⚠️ Potential Challenges
- Semantic differences in stage models and forecasting
- Complex sharing/ACL parity across CRMs
- High variability in custom fields/objects
- Avoiding lock-in while supporting deep features
Risk Level: Low
🎯 Keys to Success
- 50–70% reduction in effort for multi-CRM app rollout
- Shortened migration/coexistence timelines by >40%
- Consistent KPI definitions across CRMs within 60 days
- No critical permission escalation defects post-deployment
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This hard-difficulty project could be your next micro-SaaS success.