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Migrate from Builder.io to Gridsome

Complete guide to migrating your Builder.io website to Gridsome. Leave Builder.io's adds sdk dependency and api calls to your frontend behind and get graphql data layer pulls from any cms or api source. Free migration tool included.

10-20 minutes

Easy

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TL;DR

You can migrate from Builder.io to Gridsome for free using LeaveWP. Enter your site URL, choose Gridsome as the destination, and download your content — posts, pages, and media — in minutes. No API keys, passwords, or CLI tools required. Difficulty: Easy. Estimated time: 10-20 minutes.

Why Teams Leave Builder.io

Visual CMS that integrates with any frontend framework. Teams wanting visual editing on top of a code-based frontend, but these limitations push teams toward modern alternatives.

Adds SDK dependency and API calls to your frontend

This is the most common reason teams migrate away from Builder.io. Gridsome eliminates this issue entirely.

Complex setup compared to traditional headless CMS

With Gridsome, graphql data layer pulls from any cms or api source.

Free tier is limited — costs grow with page views

Modern architectures like Gridsome are designed to avoid this from the ground up.

Visual editing can produce inconsistent layouts if not constrained

After migrating, you'll no longer need to worry about this — Gridsome takes a fundamentally different approach.

What Gridsome Brings to the Table

Vue.js-based SSG with GraphQL data layer (unmaintained). Built with JavaScript (Vue.js), it's legacy vue 2 projects — new projects should use nuxt instead.

GraphQL data layer pulls from any CMS or API source

Vue.js framework for those in the Vue ecosystem

File-based routing similar to Next.js/Nuxt

Image optimization and lazy-loading built in

Gridsome is open-source and free to use. You own your code and data with no vendor lock-in. Deploy to any host that supports JavaScript, or use managed platforms like Vercel and Netlify for zero-config deployments.

Builder.io vs Gridsome at a Glance

Side-by-side comparison based on real platform characteristics

Metric	Builder.io	Gridsome
Ease of Use	⭐⭐⭐⭐ 4/5	⭐⭐⭐ 3/5
Performance	⭐⭐⭐⭐ 4/5	⭐⭐⭐⭐ 4/5
Flexibility	⭐⭐⭐⭐ 4/5	⭐⭐⭐ 3/5
Cost	⭐⭐⭐ 3/5	⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐ 5/5
Scalability	⭐⭐⭐⭐ 4/5	⭐⭐⭐ 3/5
Ecosystem	⭐⭐⭐ 3/5	⭐ 1/5
Language	Framework-agnostic (React, Vue, Angular, etc.)	JavaScript (Vue.js)
Pricing	Free / $19+/month	Free (open-source)
Open Source	No	Yes

Ratings are based on publicly available data, documentation, and community consensus as of 2026. Individual experience may vary.

What Gets Migrated

A detailed breakdown of how your Builder.io content maps to Gridsome

Content Types from Builder.io

pages
sections
data models
symbols

Technical Details

Export Method: Content API (JSON)
Source Language: Framework-agnostic (React, Vue, Angular, etc.)
Destination Format: Markdown/MDX files with frontmatter, organized by content type
URL Handling: 301 redirect map generated automatically to preserve SEO equity

What may need manual attention

Visual layouts and custom animations built in Builder.io's editor will need to be recreated in Gridsome. The content and text transfers, but the visual design is platform-specific.

How It Works

Migrate your content in three simple steps

Connect

Enter your Builder.io site URL — LeaveWP connects automatically.

Configure

Select Gridsome as destination and choose content options.

Export

Download your migrated content or preview it in your browser.

Is Builder.io to Gridsome the Right Move for You?

Migrating from Builder.io to Gridsome makes the most sense if you're experiencing adds sdk dependency and api calls to your frontend or outgrowing Builder.io's architecture. Gridsome is best for legacy vue 2 projects — new projects should use nuxt instead.

You should migrate if: your Builder.io site is slow, your hosting costs are climbing, you need developer flexibility, or you want to adopt a modern JAMstack architecture.

You might want to stay if: your Builder.io site benefits from visual editor works with any framework (react, vue, svelte, etc.) and you don't have JavaScript developers on your team. Builder.io is genuinely easy to use, and that simplicity has value.

The migration itself is straightforward with LeaveWP — enter your Builder.io URL, select Gridsome, and download your content. The more important question is whether Gridsome's architecture fits your team's skills and your project's long-term needs.

Frequently Asked Questions

How long does it take to migrate from Builder.io to Gridsome?

Most migrations from Builder.io complete in 10-20 minutes. We pull content via Builder.io's Content API (JSON), then structured for Gridsome. Complex sites with extensive custom fields may take longer.

Will I lose my SEO rankings when migrating from Builder.io?

No. We help you set up proper 301 redirects from your old Builder.io URLs to preserve search rankings. Gridsome actually tends to improve Core Web Vitals scores, which can boost rankings over time.

What Builder.io content can be migrated to Gridsome?

Builder.io content types like pages, sections, data models, symbols are all migrated to Gridsome. Content is converted to Markdown/MDX files or structured for your chosen headless CMS.

Do I need JavaScript experience to migrate?

No coding experience is required for the migration itself — LeaveWP handles the export and conversion automatically. However, customizing your Gridsome site afterward will benefit from JavaScript (Vue.js) knowledge. For teams without that expertise, the generated code is well-structured and documented, making it approachable for developers of any level.

How much does it cost to host a Gridsome site after migrating from Builder.io?

Gridsome sites can be deployed to Vercel, Netlify, Cloudflare Pages, or any Node.js host — often on generous free tiers. Compared to Builder.io's Free / $19+/month pricing, static Gridsome sites can be hosted for free on Vercel or Netlify (up to generous bandwidth limits), which is significantly cheaper than running a Builder.io instance.

Can I migrate Builder.io custom fields and metadata to Gridsome?

Yes. Custom fields, metadata, and taxonomies from Builder.io are preserved during migration. In Gridsome, these become frontmatter fields in your Markdown/MDX files, which you can extend or restructure to fit your content model.