TYPO3 Update: Costs, Options, and Pricing Plans

Eventually, even the simplest code changes cost more than you could have imagined in time, cost, or a combination of both! 

Upgrading TYPO3  is more than a technical exercise; it is an upgrade to a modern CMS that helps to keep your site as secure, performant, and dependable as possible. 

A modern version of TYPO3 will improve your editors' experience, improve page load times and SEO, and maintain compliance with various legislation such as GDPR.

In short, an update protects your investment today and prepares your business for tomorrow. 

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There are generally three ways to move your TYPO3 website forward.  Each has pros and cons, and not all are appropriate for every business.

Backend Update (Recommended)

• For a TYPO3-based site, completion of a backend update is the most efficient and timely path forward for future-proofing your system. 
• Backend updates maintain the design and user experience while upgrading the technical foundation that supports the system. 
• Your editors will carry on business as usual, visitors won’t be the wiser, and the underlying technical structure will be updated and ready for the next TYPO3 LTS versions.  
• It is a one-time project that brings long-lasting stability, security, and savings.

Extended Long-Term Support (ELTS)

• Extended long-term support (ELTS) provides security patches for older versions of TYPO3 only. 
• It will not add new features and updates related to performance or compatibility. 
• This may feel like a temporary hold on risk, and is potentially representative of a temporary loss of opportunity, as costs can quickly add up.
• Eventually, you will need to upgrade the site system fully; you are simply paying more in the interim for the same upgrades you would/could have made sooner with a backend upgrade.

Full Relaunch

• A complete relaunch will require a full redesign and restructure of the site. 
• This will likely make sense for businesses that may need a different look, or if you feel that your site no longer meets your business objectives. 
• However, a complete relaunch has a higher cost, longer timelines, and may introduce an even greater risk than a back-end update.
• A relaunch is only worth considering when most companies' technology and design are outdated.

In most cases, the backend update strikes the right balance, is cost-efficient, less risky, and future-proof.

Doing a backend update is the most sensible way to keep the site secure and up to date while minimizing time, cost, and disruption. 

• Big savings – A backend update is typically 60-70% less than a total relaunch of the site or comparable to paying for ELTS every year.
• No downtime – The backend update runs in the background, editors and visitors have no downtime, and experience no sudden changes.
• Futureproof – Once your site is updated, you are prepared for future TYPO3 LTS versions so that you won't fall behind again.
• Better security and performance – Updates will close security holes and make your website more stable and faster. This also means better SEO.

This is the most practical way to ensure your site runs smoothly and protects your investment in the upcoming years.

Updating TYPO3 is your way towards safety, stability, and long-lasting value. A TYPO3 backend update gives you the best value for your money - providing reliability and future habitation in balance.

NITSAN - TYPO3 Agency has been working with TYPO3 for over 14 years to provide upgrades and ensure solutions for businesses of any size. As a TYPO3 Gold Member, we've completed thousands of projects and earned the trust of over 120 clients across various industries.

We have simple pricing, whether a fixed upgrade, an hourly quota, an ongoing SLA support plan, or a developer dedicated to your project - you have pricing options! No hidden tricks, nor surprises - Just a proactive method that works.

We can assist with the next great steps if you want to secure your TYPO3 system and prepare for the future. Let us help you move forward with confidence. Reach out to better update plans!