Why teams leave Bitrix
Bitrix is powerful but heavy - for many projects it turns out to be excessive and expensive:
- Heavy. Monolithic architecture with many modules - pages assemble slowly even on a good server.
- Expensive. License, powerful hosting under load, and developers with platform-specific knowledge.
- Slow. Poor Core Web Vitals due to heavy page generation - this hurts SEO and user behavior.
- Over-complex. Enormous feature set, most of which a given site does not need, but which complicates maintenance.
What a modern stack gives you
We move the site to clean code and a Headless CMS. Only the needed functionality remains - without the weight and over-complexity of Bitrix.
| Parameter | Bitrix | Modern stack |
|---|---|---|
| Speed | Slow, heavy generation | Instant static delivery |
| Maintenance cost | License + powerful server | Cheap static hosting |
| Complexity | Over-complex | Only what you need |
| Developers | Platform-specific expertise | Regular web developers |
How we migrate content and preserve SEO
We migrate content, catalog, and needed integrations (CRM, payments, forms). We keep the URL structure or set up 301 redirects, migrate meta tags and headings. The speed boost after migration helps rankings grow.
What we check before the move
Bitrix sites accumulate logic over years, so migration starts with an inventory - what is genuinely in use and what is left over from previous contractors:
- The catalog and its structure. Sections, product properties, filters - this is the data model, and it is ported deliberately rather than approximately.
- Integrations. Accounting exchange, payments, delivery, CRM - the list of what has to work on day one.
- Accounts and orders. If there is registration and order history, we decide upfront what moves and what stays archived.
- Section and product URLs. A catalog has many, and traffic is usually spread across individual products - redirects are needed for the whole set, not just the main sections.
How we migrate content and preserve SEO
We move content, the catalog and the integrations you need - CRM, payments, forms. Addresses are preserved; where the structure changes we build a map of 301 redirects pair by pair, together with meta tags and headings.
On large catalogs this is the most delicate part: if old product pages stop opening or start returning the homepage, the search engine removes them from the index along with their rankings and traffic. So we collect the full list of old addresses and verify after launch that redirects work, unknown paths return a 404, and the sitemap is updated and resubmitted. The speed gained after migration helps rankings grow.
Cost and timeline
Migration from Bitrix starts at 1200 EUR. Timeline depends on site volume, number of sections, and integrations. We lock in an exact quote after auditing your current site.
Related migrations
This is part of the website migration section. Not migrating from Bitrix? - see migrating from WordPress or migrating from Tilda.
Frequently asked questions
Why is a Bitrix site heavy and slow?
Bitrix is a monolithic CMS with a large number of modules and a heavy architecture. Keeping it stable under load requires a powerful server, and pages are still assembled slowly. A site on clean code serves ready-made static files and loads instantly.
How much does it cost to run a Bitrix site?
Bitrix is expensive to operate: license, powerful hosting under load, and developers who know the platform specifics. After migrating to a modern stack, maintenance costs noticeably less - cheap static hosting and regular web developers.
Will I lose my search rankings?
No. We preserve the URL structure or set up 301 redirects from old addresses, migrate meta tags and headings. The speed boost after migration helps rankings rather than harming them.
How much does migration from Bitrix cost?
From 1200 EUR. Price depends on site volume, number of sections, and integrations (CRM, catalog, user accounts). We provide an exact quote after auditing your current site.
Will you migrate the catalog and integrations?
Yes. Content, catalog, and needed integrations (CRM, payments, forms) are reproduced on the new stack. The over-complexity of Bitrix disappears - only what the business actually needs remains.