The verdict in three sentences
Migrating from WordPress to Next.js delivers a modern, scalable, fast front end, for a 2026 budget of 10,000 to 24,000 € depending on the number of templates. The quote reads line by line — architecture, reimport, components, SEO, QA — making every euro justifiable and negotiable. For a scale-up founder the stake goes beyond the website: it's a React foundation ready to absorb growth and integrate with the product.
The sample quote, line by line
A good Next.js quote doesn't hide behind a single lump sum. Here's the standard breakdown for a 50-to-120-page site in 2026.
| Line item | Detail | 2026 range |
|---|---|---|
| Architecture & setup | Repo, CI/CD, design system, routing | 2,000 - 5,000 € |
| Content reimport | WP export, CMS reimport, media | 1,500 - 4,000 € |
| Front components | Pages, sections, reusable UI | 4,000 - 10,000 € |
| SEO & redirects | Metadata, 301, sitemap, hreflang | 1,200 - 3,000 € |
| QA & go-live | Testing, QA, switch, monitoring | 800 - 2,000 € |
| Total | 10,000 - 24,000 € |
On a median project, the real total sits around 15,000-17,000 €, with front components concentrating the largest share of development effort.
Hosting and timeline: what the quote implies
Next.js also changes the hosting and deployment model. Two options dominate in 2026 depending on data sensitivity and budget.
| Criterion | Vercel | OVH / managed VPS |
|---|---|---|
| Monthly cost | 20 - 150 € | 15 - 80 € |
| Scaling | Automatic | Manual / semi-auto |
| Built-in CI/CD | Yes, native | To configure |
| Data hosted | US/EU (option) | France / EU |
| Best for | Fast time-to-market | Sovereignty, cost control |
Total timeline holds within 8 to 12 weeks: 2 weeks of architecture, 5 to 7 of development and reimport, 1 to 2 of QA and switch. A schedule adjusted to content availability on the client side.
Mini case study
Nadia, founder of a SaaS scale-up in Marseille, wants to migrate her 70-page WordPress to Next.js to align the site with her React product. Approved quote: architecture 4,000, reimport 3,000, components 7,500, SEO 2,200, QA 1,500 = 18,200 €. Vercel hosting at 60 €/month. The site goes from a 3.9 s LCP to 1.6 s, and her product team reuses the design system, saving roughly 6 person-days on the app rebuild (~3,600 € at 600 €/day) — an indirect benefit absent from the quote but weighing on the decision.
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FAQ
Why Next.js rather than an optimized WordPress?
Next.js offers SSR/SSG rendering, a scalable React front end and natural integration with a web product. It's the choice of scale-ups that want site and app on the same stack.
Does the quote include reimporting all my content?
Yes, the reimport item (1,500 to 4,000 €) covers WordPress export, cleanup and reimport into the target CMS, media included. The price depends on volume and data cleanliness.
How much does hosting cost after migration?
Between 15 and 150 €/month depending on Vercel or OVH and traffic. Vercel eases continuous deployment; OVH offers data sovereignty in France at controlled cost.
Can I keep WordPress as a back office?
Yes, in headless mode: WordPress stays the editing interface and Next.js consumes its API. This avoids retraining editors and reduces the integration item.
How long until go-live?
8 to 12 weeks for a 50-to-120-page site. The factor that stretches the schedule most is the availability and cleanliness of the content to reimport.
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Mohamed Bah
Fondateur, Kolonell
Passionate about digital and entrepreneurship in Africa, Mohamed has been helping Sénégalese businesses with their digital transformation since 2020. Founder of Kolonell, he believes every SME deserves a professional and accessible online présence.
