Global Financial Institution
20,000
pages migrated
$400K+
annual savings
Digital & Commerce · AEM to Drupal Migration
Migrate from AEM to Drupal seamlessly.
Expert AEM to Drupal migration services — content model transformation, Java to PHP architecture shift, and seamless digital experience platform transitions. Eliminate massive AEM licensing fees while maintaining enterprise-grade security and scalability.
AEM content audit & JCR export
Content type mapping to Drupal
Automated content migration scripting
URL redirect mapping & SEO preservation
Drupal theme development & design refresh
Post-migration QA & performance tuning
$350K+
Annual savings per client
Eliminate AEM licensing and managed services costs.
100%
URL mapping
Comprehensive 301 redirects to protect your SEO rankings.
API-First
Architecture
Modernize from AEM monolithic structures to Drupal JSON:API.
4–8 mo
Typical migration timeline
Phased, risk-mitigated migration from Java to Drupal 10/11.
Why MetaDesign
Enterprise migration specialists.
Data mapping, SEO preservation, robust engineering.
Teams shipping with MetaDesign
Selected work
Case studies.
National University
50+
sub-sites consolidated
Improved
accessibility compliance
MIGRATE.
MODERNIZE.
SAVE.
SCALE.
Government & Public Sector
Agencies migrating from AEM to Drupal to meet open-source mandates, improve accessibility, and eliminate high vendor lock-in costs.
Healthcare Systems
Healthcare organizations moving to Drupal for secure, compliant content workflows and integration capabilities without AEM's premium pricing.
Higher Education
Universities migrating from AEM to Drupal for flexible multi-site management, academic department autonomy, and robust integrations.
Financial Services
Banks and financial institutions transitioning to Drupal for secure, role-based access control and modern API capabilities.
Our Approach
AEM to Drupal Migration: Our Proven Process
01
Audit
Comprehensive AEM content inventory — mapping JCR nodes, digital assets, templates, and integrations. We assess content health and define the migration scope.
02
Map
Translate AEM architecture to Drupal equivalents — templates become content types, components become paragraphs, and URL structures are preserved with precise redirect rules.
03
Build
Construct the Drupal destination environment — custom theme development, entity configuration, taxonomy setup, and editorial workflow design.
04
Migrate
Execute automated content migration using custom scripts — transferring pages, assets, metadata, and user accounts in staged batches with validation checkpoints.
05
Launch
Production cutover with seamless continuity — DNS switchover, redirect activation, search engine re-indexing, and a dedicated hypercare support period.
01
Audit
Comprehensive AEM content inventory — mapping JCR nodes, digital assets, templates, and integrations. We assess content health and define the migration scope.
02
Map
Translate AEM architecture to Drupal equivalents — templates become content types, components become paragraphs, and URL structures are preserved with precise redirect rules.
03
Build
Construct the Drupal destination environment — custom theme development, entity configuration, taxonomy setup, and editorial workflow design.
04
Migrate
Execute automated content migration using custom scripts — transferring pages, assets, metadata, and user accounts in staged batches with validation checkpoints.
05
Launch
Production cutover with seamless continuity — DNS switchover, redirect activation, search engine re-indexing, and a dedicated hypercare support period.
Customer Value
Six places it pays back
in the first sprint.
Real outcomes our clients report within the first engagement cycle.
Faster time-to-market
Production-ready teams that ship from week one — no ramp-up lag.
Reduced technical risk
Architecture reviews, code audits, and security scans baked into every sprint.
Measurable velocity
Cycle time, PR throughput, and defect density tracked from day one.
Cost predictability
Fixed-price or capped T&M — no surprise invoices, ever.
Continuous improvement
Retros, post-mortems, and process refinement every sprint.
Knowledge transfer
Your team grows. Documentation, pair programming, and workshops included.
By the numbers
400+
Engineers worldwide
200+
Active clients
20yr
Pure-play software
94%
Client retention
Engagement models
Three ways to work with our AEM to Drupal Migration team.
Pick the shape that matches your risk and timeline. We will tell you which one is wrong for your situation — even if it’s the bigger one.
AEM to Drupal Migration Pod
A dedicated squad of senior engineers, tech leads, and QA delivering milestone-driven results with weekly demos and eval-gated merges.
- Dedicated engineering squad
- Weekly sprint demos
- Fixed monthly cadence
- Direct technical lead communication
Hire AEM to Drupal Migration Engineers
Senior specialized engineers embedded into your existing team within two weeks. Your stack, your tools, your standups.
- 2-week onboarding ramp
- Time-zone aligned collaboration
- Direct Git & Jira integration
- Flexible monthly contracts
Turnkey / MVP Build
Go from requirements to production-ready launch in 6–10 weeks with fixed scope, upfront pricing, and guaranteed delivery.
- Fixed-price & fixed-scope
- End-to-end architecture & build
- Complete source code ownership
- Post-launch warranty & support
FAQ
Asked first, every time.
Don't see yours here? Send us the question — a principal engineer will reply within 24 hours.
Due to the complexity of AEM component models, a typical migration takes 4 to 8 months. This depends on content volume, custom Java components, and the number of integrations involved.
Not if executed correctly. We implement comprehensive 301 redirects, map canonical tags, and monitor search performance closely to ensure stable or improved traffic post-migration.
Drupal's core Media module, combined with enterprise DAM integrations (like Acquia DAM or Bynder), provides robust asset management that rivals AEM Assets, often with a more intuitive interface.
The primary drivers are cost and agility. AEM has massive licensing and hosting fees, and requires specialized Java developers. Drupal offers zero licensing fees, a massive PHP developer pool, and modern API-first flexibility.
Ready to escape AEM licensing costs?
Tell us about your project. We'll come back with a plan, a timeline, and the right team — no obligations.