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Bitrix24 terms, defined in plain language.

In short

Plain-language definitions of Bitrix24 terms: leads, deals, SPAs, automation rules, workflows, webhooks, REST API, BI Builder, placements, and more.

Bitrix24 has its own vocabulary, and half of every kickoff meeting is untangling it. Here are the terms that matter, defined the way we explain them to clients.

CRM objects

  • Lead — an unqualified inquiry; the entry point of the funnel before conversion to contact + deal
  • Deal — a qualified sales opportunity moving through pipeline stages toward won or lost
  • Contact / Company — the person and organization records that deals attach to
  • SPA (Smart Process Automation) — a custom entity type you define, with its own fields, pipelines, and automation; used for units, policies, applications, vehicles, anything CRM doesn't model natively
  • Pipeline / Funnel — a named sequence of stages; multiple pipelines separate distinct processes
  • Custom field (UF_CRM_*) — a field you add to any CRM object; the UF_ prefix appears in API payloads

Automation

  • Automation rule (robot) — a stage-scoped trigger-action rule: assign, task, message, change field
  • Trigger — an event (call received, form filled, payment made) that moves a record to a stage
  • Workflow (Business Process / bizproc) — a designed multi-step process with conditions and approvals, richer than automation rules
  • Queue — ordered distribution of leads/calls among users

Integration & platform

  • REST API — the HTTP interface for reading/writing Bitrix24 data (crm.lead.add, crm.deal.list…)
  • Incoming webhook — a per-user URL that lets external systems call REST methods without OAuth
  • Outgoing webhook / event — Bitrix24 notifying your endpoint when something happens (ONCRMLEADADD…)
  • Local app — a private OAuth application registered in your portal, capable of embedded UI
  • Placement — a slot in the Bitrix24 UI (deal tab, CRM widget) where an app can render
  • batch — a REST method bundling up to 50 calls in one request; essential under rate limits
  • Scope — the permission set (crm, tasks, telephony…) granted to a webhook or app
  • BI Builder — Bitrix24's dashboard layer over CRM data with datasets and calculated fields
  • Open Channels / Open Lines — the connector layer binding WhatsApp, Instagram, and chat to CRM

Frequently asked questions

What is the difference between a lead and a deal in Bitrix24?

A lead is a raw inquiry that may be junk; a deal is a qualified opportunity with a value and pipeline. Leads convert into contact + company + deal. Some teams run 'no-lead' mode (straight to deals) — a design decision we settle during implementation.

What is an SPA in Bitrix24?

A Smart Process Automation: a custom entity with its own fields, stages, and automations. Think 'build your own CRM object' — properties, policies, shipments, applications.

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