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Migrate from Builder.io to Next.js

Complete guide to migrating your Builder.io website to Next.js. Leave Builder.io's adds sdk dependency and api calls to your frontend behind and get hybrid rendering. Free migration tool included.

10-20 minutes

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TL;DR

You can migrate from Builder.io to Next.js for free using LeaveWP. Enter your site URL, choose Next.js 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.

Official docs: Next.js Documentation

Not sure yet? Read our Builder.io vs Next.js comparison first.

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. Next.js eliminates this issue entirely.

Complex setup compared to traditional headless CMS

With Next.js, hybrid rendering — ssg, ssr, isr, and client-side in one app.

Free tier is limited — costs grow with page views

Modern architectures like Next.js 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 — Next.js takes a fundamentally different approach.

What Next.js Brings to the Table

React framework for production with SSR, SSG, and API routes. Built with JavaScript/TypeScript (React), it's production web apps and content sites needing flexible rendering strategies.

Hybrid rendering — SSG, SSR, ISR, and client-side in one app

Most popular React framework with massive community

Built-in image optimization, API routes, and middleware

Optimized for Vercel but deploys anywhere (Node.js, Docker)

Next.js 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/TypeScript, or use managed platforms like Vercel and Netlify for zero-config deployments.

Builder.io vs Next.js at a Glance

Side-by-side comparison based on real platform characteristics

Metric	Builder.io	Next.js
Ease of Use	⭐⭐⭐⭐ 4/5	⭐⭐⭐ 3/5
Performance	⭐⭐⭐⭐ 4/5	⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐ 5/5
Flexibility	⭐⭐⭐⭐ 4/5	⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐ 5/5
Cost	⭐⭐⭐ 3/5	⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐ 5/5
Scalability	⭐⭐⭐⭐ 4/5	⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐ 5/5
Ecosystem	⭐⭐⭐ 3/5	⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐ 5/5
Language	Framework-agnostic (React, Vue, Angular, etc.)	JavaScript/TypeScript (React)
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 Next.js

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 Next.js. 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 Next.js as destination and choose content options.

Export

Download your migrated content or preview it in your browser.

Is Builder.io to Next.js the Right Move for You?

Migrating from Builder.io to Next.js makes the most sense if you're experiencing adds sdk dependency and api calls to your frontend or outgrowing Builder.io's architecture. Next.js is best for production web apps and content sites needing flexible rendering strategies.

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/TypeScript 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 Next.js, and download your content. The more important question is whether Next.js'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 Next.js?

Most migrations from Builder.io complete in 10-20 minutes. We pull content via Builder.io's Content API (JSON), then structured for Next.js. 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. Next.js actually tends to improve Core Web Vitals scores, which can boost rankings over time.

What Builder.io content can be migrated to Next.js?

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

Do I need JavaScript/TypeScript experience to migrate?

No coding experience is required for the migration itself — LeaveWP handles the export and conversion automatically. However, customizing your Next.js site afterward will benefit from JavaScript/TypeScript (React) 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 Next.js site after migrating from Builder.io?

Next.js 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 Next.js 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 Next.js?

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