Calculate TYPO3 Upgrade costs before they become a risk

Identify early on which extensions are causing problems, where customization efforts are likely to be required, and which risks could impact your budget. The TYPO3 Upgrade Analyzer provides a solid technical foundation for your next effort estimate.

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Provide clarity early onIdentify risks before the offer is finalized
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Justify the expenseBase estimates on specific findings
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Reduce budget risksIncorporate unknowns early in the planning process
The Benefits for Your Project Planning

From a Gut Feeling to a Reasonable Estimate

When upgrading TYPO3, the greatest uncertainties often arise before the project even begins: Are the extensions still being maintained? What adjustments are needed? Does functionality need to be replaced or redeveloped? The Analyzer helps answer these questions early on and systematically.

Identifying Risks Before Making an Offer

Identify extensions where compatibility with the target version is uncertain or where there is no clear upgrade path. This allows you to address critical issues before they turn into unplanned additional work.

Better Define the Scope of Effort

Get key metrics on the affected files and the necessary code changes. Use these as a starting point to organize technical tasks and assess the effort required with your development team.

Plan Budgets More Thoroughly

Distinguish early on between adjustments that are likely to be straightforward and issues that require separate review, an alternative solution, or custom development.

Explain the results in an understandable way

Base your internal planning and customer discussions on concrete analysis results rather than solely on experience and assumptions.

Reduce Manual Research

Systematically reviewing extensions, available versions, and technical migration guidelines saves time spent on repetitive research in the run-up to an upgrade.

Compare multiple projects

Depending on the scope of your license, analyze individual TYPO3 installations or multiple projects and create a common data foundation for prioritization.

What You'll Learn Specifically

Answering the Questions that matter before the TYPO3 Upgrade

The Analyzer examines the existing installation and highlights key technical factors. This allows you to plan the next testing steps more effectively.

  • Which installed extensions are compatible with the planned target version of TYPO3?
    Available updates and any compatibility issues are clearly displayed.
  • Where might there not be a direct upgrade path?
    Incompatible dependencies or those that are no longer being developed are specifically flagged so that you can arrange for replacements, modifications, or new development. Obsolete extensions are also marked with a note indicating which ones are supported by default in a new TYPO3 version.
  • How extensive is the identifiable scope of the technical migration?
    The analysis provides information about affected files and code changes that can be automated.
  • What items should be checked manually before a binding estimate is provided?
    Use the findings to schedule follow-up questions, tests, and technical examinations.
  • Is the installation Composer-based or a legacy project?
    The Analyzer supports both installation types.
A Practical Application in Everyday Project Work

Four Steps from Analysis to Cost Estimate

You'll get the most benefit if you use the analysis as an early step in your assessment process—not as a substitute for the expert evaluation by your team.

Analyze the installation

Run the Analyzer for the existing TYPO3 project and capture the installation environment.

Prioritize Findings

Check for incompatible extensions, missing upgrade paths, and notes on code migrations.

Evaluate the effort

Discuss the results with the development team and add any necessary tests, adjustments, and project-specific requirements.

Substantiate the offer

Use this information to identify work packages, assumptions, outstanding risks, and a reasonable range of effort.

Note: This analysis supports the preliminary technical assessment. It does not replace a comprehensive project analysis, a technical review, or testing of individual functionalities.

A Look at the Results

Take a look at the demo report, which shows you the results of an analysis of a TYPO3 website

Get a clear picture of the information provided by the TYPO3 Upgrade Analyzer—from an overview of the installation to notable extensions and potential code migrations.

View the demo report
TYPO3 Upgrade Analyzer Demo Report
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Are you planning a TYPO3 upgrade and want to make a more accurate estimate?

In a free 15-minute video call, I'd be happy to show you how to use the TYPO3 Upgrade Analyzer for your projects and help you determine which license package best suits your needs.

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Licensing Models

Suitable for individual upgrades or multiple client projects

Choose the plan that best fits your TYPO3 projects. If you're unsure, we'd be happy to discuss your needs in a brief video call.

Basic

999 €
One-time fee, plus 19% VAT.

  • Analysis for one project
  • Executable PHAR file
  • For TYPO3 up to version 14
  • Free updates until the next major version
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Premium

Price upon request
One-time fee as needed

  • Analysis for 6 or more projects
  • Executable PHAR file
  • For TYPO3 up to version 14
  • Free updates until the next major version
  • Tailor the scope to your project portfolio
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Frequently Asked Questions

What You Should Know Before Use

Kann der Analyzer die Kosten für ein TYPO3-Upgrade exakt berechnen?

Nein. Er liefert technische Kennzahlen und Hinweise, mit denen sich der Umfang besser einschätzen lässt. Der tatsächliche Aufwand hängt zusätzlich von individuellen Funktionen, Integrationen, Tests, Qualitätssicherung und Projektanforderungen ab.

Does analysis replace testing by developers?

No. It helps make the manual review more targeted and identify outstanding risks earlier. The results should be evaluated by an experienced TYPO3 team and translated into specific work packages.

For what types of installations is this tool intended?

The Analyzer supports Composer-based installations and legacy installations starting with version 7. Currently, migration is supported up to TYPO3 version 14.

How do I use the results in a meeting with a client?

Use the findings to clarify assumptions, identify risks, and separately list any additional tests or potential alternative solutions. This creates a more transparent basis for the proposal and budget discussions.

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