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Migrate from Sitecore to VuePress

Complete guide to migrating your Sitecore website to VuePress. Leave Sitecore's extremely expensive behind and get excellent default theme for documentation sites. Free migration tool included.

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TL;DR

You can migrate from Sitecore to VuePress for free using LeaveWP. Enter your site URL, choose VuePress as the destination, and download your content — posts, pages, and media — in minutes. No API keys, passwords, or CLI tools required. Difficulty: Advanced. Estimated time: 1-3 hours.

Why Teams Leave Sitecore

Enterprise DXP with advanced personalization. Fortune 500 companies needing omnichannel personalization at scale, but these limitations push teams toward modern alternatives.

Extremely expensive — enterprise-only pricing

This is the most common reason teams migrate away from Sitecore. VuePress eliminates this issue entirely.

Long implementation timelines (months to years)

With VuePress, excellent default theme for documentation sites.

Requires certified Sitecore developers (scarce and expensive)

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

Complex architecture creates vendor lock-in

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

What VuePress Brings to the Table

Vue-powered SSG optimized for technical documentation. Built with JavaScript (Vue.js), it's technical documentation sites in the vue.js ecosystem.

Excellent default theme for documentation sites

Vue components work in Markdown files

Built-in search, sidebar navigation, and versioning

Optimized for developer documentation out of the box

VuePress 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.

Sitecore vs VuePress at a Glance

Side-by-side comparison based on real platform characteristics

MetricSitecoreVuePress
Ease of Use⭐⭐ 2/5⭐⭐⭐⭐ 4/5
Performance⭐⭐⭐ 3/5⭐⭐⭐⭐ 4/5
Flexibility⭐⭐⭐⭐ 4/5⭐⭐⭐ 3/5
Cost 1/5⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐ 5/5
Scalability⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐ 5/5⭐⭐⭐ 3/5
Ecosystem⭐⭐ 2/5⭐⭐ 2/5
Language.NET / C#JavaScript (Vue.js)
PricingPaid ($40K+/year)Free (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 Sitecore content maps to VuePress

Content Types from Sitecore

  • items
  • templates
  • media
  • layouts
  • personalization rules

Technical Details

Export Method
Sitecore Content Serialization or REST APIs
Source Language
.NET / C#
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

Custom server-side logic, third-party integrations, and platform-specific plugins will need equivalent solutions in VuePress. The core content (text, images, metadata) transfers cleanly.

How It Works

Migrate your content in three simple steps

1

Connect

Enter your Sitecore site URL — LeaveWP connects automatically.

2

Configure

Select VuePress as destination and choose content options.

3

Export

Download your migrated content or preview it in your browser.

Is Sitecore to VuePress the Right Move for You?

Migrating from Sitecore to VuePress makes the most sense if you're experiencing extremely expensive — enterprise-only pricing or outgrowing Sitecore's architecture. VuePress is best for technical documentation sites in the vue.js ecosystem.

You should migrate if: your Sitecore 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 Sitecore site benefits from industry-leading personalization and a/b testing capabilities and you don't have JavaScript developers on your team.

The migration itself is straightforward with LeaveWP — enter your Sitecore URL, select VuePress, and download your content. The more important question is whether VuePress'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 Sitecore to VuePress?
Sitecore migrations are more complex due to its enterprise architecture. Expect 1-3 hours for a typical site. Simpler sites finish faster, while large sites with custom functionality may need additional configuration.
Will I lose my SEO rankings when migrating from Sitecore?
No. We help you set up proper 301 redirects from your old Sitecore URLs to preserve search rankings. VuePress actually tends to improve Core Web Vitals scores, which can boost rankings over time.
What Sitecore content can be migrated to VuePress?
Sitecore content types like items, templates, media, layouts are all migrated to VuePress. 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 VuePress 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 VuePress site after migrating from Sitecore?
VuePress sites can be deployed to Vercel, Netlify, Cloudflare Pages, or any Node.js host — often on generous free tiers. Compared to Sitecore's Paid ($40K+/year) pricing, static VuePress sites can be hosted for free on Vercel or Netlify (up to generous bandwidth limits), which is significantly cheaper than running a Sitecore instance.
Can I migrate Sitecore custom fields and metadata to VuePress?
Yes. Custom fields, metadata, and taxonomies from Sitecore are preserved during migration. In VuePress, these become frontmatter fields in your Markdown/MDX files, which you can extend or restructure to fit your content model.

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