Next.js
TYPO3
Performance (Lighthouse)
90–100 (optimisable)
50–75 (with caching)
Developer cost (hourly rate)
60–120 €/h (many developers)
90–160 €/h (few specialists)
Editorial usability
–
Complex, training required
Multilingualism
Good (next-intl)
Excellent (native)
Scalability
Very high (CDN, Docker)
Medium (server-dependent)
Ongoing maintenance costs
Low
High (specialists required)
Next.js wins in 5 out of 6 categories
Vorteile
- Lighthouse 90–100 consistently achievable
- TypeScript and React: modern, future-proof technology
- Large pool of available developers at lower hourly rates
- Straightforward editorial interface with Payload CMS
- Low running costs after launch
- Hetzner Cloud: GDPR-compliant hosting on German servers
Nachteile
- No native, pre-configured workflow system
- More complex enterprise workflows must be custom-built
- Younger than TYPO3 — fewer enterprise references in the DACH region
Best for: Companies of any size that prioritise modern technology, strong performance, and low long-term maintenance costs.
Mid-sized company, 10–50 pages, 2–5 editors
Next.jsTYPO3 would be overkill. Next.js delivers better performance, easier operation, and lower total cost of ownership.
Government agency or university, 500+ pages, 50+ editors
TYPO3Complex permission management, accessibility, and workflow requirements are TYPO3's core strengths.
Existing TYPO3 system due for modernisation
Next.js (migration)A TYPO3-to-Next.js migration is feasible and pays off through performance gains and lower developer costs.
International company, 10+ languages
Next.jsnext-intl and Payload CMS deliver modern localisation with less complexity than TYPO3.
Frequently Asked Questions
In most cases yes, with the exception of very large portals with complex workflow requirements. A TYPO3-to-Next.js migration typically takes 6–16 weeks depending on scope and delivers measurable performance and cost benefits.
There are simply fewer TYPO3 specialists on the market — TYPO3 has a steep learning curve and is actively used by far fewer developers than React/Next.js. Supply and demand drive up the hourly rates.
TYPO3 has mature native multilingualism for very complex scenarios. Next.js with next-intl provides sufficient multilingualism for most companies, while being easier to maintain and cheaper to develop.
TYPO3 can be operated in a GDPR-compliant way because it is self-hosted. However, actual GDPR compliance depends not on the CMS but on the specific implementation. The same applies to Next.js.
A typical migration of a mid-sized TYPO3 website (50–200 pages) costs 8,000–20,000 €. The investment usually pays for itself within 2–4 years through lower developer hourly rates and reduced maintenance effort.
