TYPO3 to Drupal: the structured switch
TYPO3 is a solid CMS. But if your platform runs up against granular permissions, many interfaces, or multisite structures, Drupal is often the more sustainable foundation. arocom migrates your content in a structured way: without data loss, with complete redirect mapping, and without a drop in Google visibility.
When switching from TYPO3 to Drupal pays off
Not every TYPO3 installation should be migrated. A classic corporate website with simple editing is in good hands on TYPO3. Switching to Drupal pays off when your requirements go beyond what TYPO3 maps efficiently.
Granular permissions
Drupal ships with fine-grained access permissions as a core feature. For organizations with many editorial roles and differentiated approval processes, that is a clear advantage.
Many interfaces
CRM, ERP, PIM, booking, or payment systems: Drupal's API-first approach (JSON:API, REST) makes it a data hub. We build such integrations in Drupal development.
Multisite & multilingual
Multiple brands, countries, or portals on one code stack: for Gentner Verlag, arocom runs several trade portals on a shared Drupal multisite with separate editorial teams.
Complex content model
When your content consists of many linked entities, Drupal's flexible content model plays to its strengths. Drupal is built on Symfony components and follows modern PHP standards.
What the migration covers
A TYPO3-to-Drupal migration is a relaunch, not a simple export-import. arocom carries it out in a defined process, every step documented, every risk identified in advance.
The biggest risk when switching: losing rankings
The most common mistake in a platform switch is not the data migration, but how the URLs are handled. TYPO3 and Drupal map page paths differently. If the switch happens without a complete redirect concept, old addresses that Google has indexed lead nowhere. The result is 404 errors, lost rankings, and traffic drops that can drag on for months.
That is why arocom captures the complete URL inventory of the TYPO3 installation before go-live, including addresses that are no longer in the navigation but still deliver search hits. Every old URL gets a 301 redirect to its Drupal counterpart. Redirect chains are resolved so that each address reaches its target in a single step. After launch, we check server logs and Search Console to confirm that Google adopts the new addresses cleanly.
That is the difference between a migration that costs visibility and one that retains it. For Gentner Verlag, arocom moved several trade portals onto a shared Drupal multisite, with separate editorial teams and search visibility preserved across the switch.
How we work
Diagnosis before therapy. A 15-minute initial call clarifies the scope, followed by a predictable process.
Why arocom for the migration?
Drupal is our only focus
Since 2012, arocom has worked exclusively with Drupal. No technology hopping, our own contrib modules, active in the Drupal community. Migrations are routine, not a first attempt.
SEO retention as a must
A platform switch must not cost you visibility. Complete redirect mapping, clean markup, and structured data secure your rankings across the switch.
Honest recommendation
If TYPO3 remains the better choice for your case, we say so. The Platform Check delivers a decision based on data, not a sales recommendation.
No lock-in
Every line of code follows the Drupal coding standards, documented and versioned. Any qualified Drupal agency can take over the migrated platform.
Can you migrate from TYPO3 to Drupal?
Yes. With the Migrate framework, Drupal ships with a flexible migration system. arocom transfers content, media, and structures from TYPO3 to Drupal in a structured way and guides the entire process: analysis, data migration, redirect mapping, and launch.
What does switching from TYPO3 to Drupal cost?
A switch is a relaunch project and starts from around EUR 30,000. The exact effort depends on the size and complexity of the TYPO3 installation. The Platform Check (audit) from EUR 2,500 plus VAT clarifies the scope upfront, and the amount is credited toward the follow-up project.
Is Drupal a good TYPO3 alternative?
For platforms with granular permissions, many interfaces, multisite requirements, or a complex content model, Drupal is a strong alternative to TYPO3. For classic corporate websites focused on simple editing, TYPO3 remains a good choice.
Will our Google rankings be retained during the switch?
That is the goal of every migration at arocom. Through complete 301 redirect mapping of all old URLs, clean markup, and structured data, the visibility you have built is retained. A platform switch without a redirect plan is the biggest avoidable SEO risk.
Can we keep using TYPO3 during the migration?
Yes. Your TYPO3 editing continues during the migration. The switch happens only at the agreed go-live date, after acceptance on the staging system.
Discuss the switch
Every project at arocom starts with a conversation. No form disappears into a ticket system, your inquiry is read and answered personally.
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