MIGRATION GUIDE
MIGRATE FROM
CONTENTFUL
Switch from expensive API-based CMS to affordable Git-based solution. Own your content.
START MIGRATIONCOST COMPARISON
CONTENTFUL
Free: 25k records
Team: $489/mo
Premium: Custom pricing
Expensive at scale
md0 CMS
Free: Public repos
Pro: $9/mo
Team: $29/mo
Predictable pricing
MIGRATION STEPS
Export content from Contentful as JSON
Convert JSON to markdown files
Organize files in GitHub repository
Sign up for md0 CMS
Connect your repository
Define collections and schemas
Import markdown content
Update your site to read from Git (not API)
Remove Contentful SDK dependencies
Cancel Contentful subscription
KEY BENEFITS
✓ NO VENDOR LOCK-IN
Content is markdown in Git. Export = git clone.
✓ LOWER COSTS
Save thousands per year vs. Contentful pricing.
✓ SIMPLER STACK
No API integration. Read files directly.
✓ BETTER FOR SSG
Native markdown perfect for static sites.