I have a custom entry form I need to deploy into a a different target accounts, but the layout doesn't carry over. Before I spend an hour updating the form layout in two accounts, does any have any clever ways they move form layouts between environments and maintain the actual layout?

Usually you're looking at a bundle or SDF.

I've tried both, but the fields are not matching between the original account and target account.

"not matching" in what way?

I think I just figured it out.. My mistake, there were missing field dependencies.

Good you managed to figure it out and fix it. Also good you posted what you did so if someone else has that issue they have a heads up 🙂

Of course, that's the whole reason we are here. Appreciate your feedback.