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Migrate from Builder.io to Qwik

Complete guide to migrating your Builder.io website to Qwik. Leave Builder.io's adds sdk dependency and api calls to your frontend behind and get resumability eliminates hydration. Free migration tool included.

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TL;DR

You can migrate from Builder.io to Qwik for free using LeaveWP. Enter your site URL, choose Qwik 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. Qwik eliminates this issue entirely.

Complex setup compared to traditional headless CMS

With Qwik, resumability eliminates hydration — near-instant interactivity.

Free tier is limited — costs grow with page views

Modern architectures like Qwik 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 — Qwik takes a fundamentally different approach.

What Qwik Brings to the Table

Resumable framework with instant page loads. Built with JavaScript/TypeScript, it's performance-obsessed teams building sites where time to interactive is critical.

Resumability eliminates hydration — near-instant interactivity

Constant O(1) startup time regardless of app complexity

Lazy-loads only the JavaScript that's needed per interaction

JSX syntax familiar to React developers

Qwik 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 Qwik at a Glance

Side-by-side comparison based on real platform characteristics

MetricBuilder.ioQwik
Ease of Use⭐⭐⭐⭐ 4/5⭐⭐⭐ 3/5
Performance⭐⭐⭐⭐ 4/5⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐ 5/5
Flexibility⭐⭐⭐⭐ 4/5⭐⭐⭐ 3/5
Cost⭐⭐⭐ 3/5⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐ 5/5
Scalability⭐⭐⭐⭐ 4/5⭐⭐⭐⭐ 4/5
Ecosystem⭐⭐⭐ 3/5 1/5
LanguageFramework-agnostic (React, Vue, Angular, etc.)JavaScript/TypeScript
PricingFree / $19+/monthFree (open-source)
Open SourceNoYes

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 Qwik

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 Qwik. The content and text transfers, but the visual design is platform-specific.

How It Works

Migrate your content in three simple steps

1

Connect

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

2

Configure

Select Qwik as destination and choose content options.

3

Export

Download your migrated content or preview it in your browser.

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

Migrating from Builder.io to Qwik makes the most sense if you're experiencing adds sdk dependency and api calls to your frontend or outgrowing Builder.io's architecture. Qwik is best for performance-obsessed teams building sites where time to interactive is critical.

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 Qwik, and download your content. The more important question is whether Qwik'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 Qwik?
Most migrations from Builder.io complete in 10-20 minutes. We pull content via Builder.io's Content API (JSON), then structured for Qwik. 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. Qwik actually tends to improve Core Web Vitals scores, which can boost rankings over time.
What Builder.io content can be migrated to Qwik?
Builder.io content types like pages, sections, data models, symbols are all migrated to Qwik. 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 Qwik site afterward will benefit from JavaScript/TypeScript 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 Qwik site after migrating from Builder.io?
Qwik 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 Qwik 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 Qwik?
Yes. Custom fields, metadata, and taxonomies from Builder.io are preserved during migration. In Qwik, these become frontmatter fields in your Markdown/MDX files, which you can extend or restructure to fit your content model.

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