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OutSystemsReact (Next.js)

Exit the licence without stopping the business.

Enterprises reach a point where the annual OutSystems bill exceeds the cost of owning the equivalent code. We migrate module by module behind a router, so nothing stops while the exit happens.

See the migration map
Frontend
React (Next.js)
Backend
Node.js or .NET
Database
PostgreSQL or SQL Server
Host
Your cloud (AWS / Azure)
Why this stack

What you get when you move OutSystems to React (Next.js).

Strangler pattern, not big bang

Old and new run side by side behind a routing layer. Modules move individually, and each one can be rolled back on its own.

Licence cost falls as you go

Because modules retire progressively, the commercial benefit starts before the migration finishes rather than at the end of a multi-year project.

The talent pool opens up

React and Node or .NET engineers are abundant. OutSystems specialists are not, and that scarcity is priced into every hire and every contractor.

Integration debt gets paid down

Extensions and integrations become typed clients with retries and observability, rather than platform artifacts nobody wants to open.

Your cloud, your controls

Runs in your AWS or Azure account under your security posture, monitoring, and compliance regime.

The migration map

OutSystems concept → React (Next.js) equivalent

The exact mental model we use during migration. If you're scoping internally, copy this table.

Screen
React route + components
Widget trees become component trees with typed props.
Server Action
API route or service method
Logic becomes readable, testable code with real error handling.
Entity
Database table + typed model
Entity diagram becomes a schema you own and can migrate.
Aggregate
Typed query
Written explicitly, indexed deliberately, visible in query monitoring.
Extension (C#)
Service module
Existing .NET logic often ports with minimal change.
Timer
Scheduled job
Queued with retries and alerting.
Role / permission
Role model + IdP claims
Mapped to your existing enterprise directory.
The 6-step process

Predictable. Auditable. Reversible.

1

Module inventory and ranking

Every module scored on business criticality, change frequency, and technical complexity. High-churn modules migrate first because they generate the most ongoing licence value.

2

Routing layer

A router is placed in front so traffic can be directed per module. This is what makes the phased approach safe.

3

Schema extraction

The entity model becomes a schema you own, with data synchronised until each module cuts over.

4

Module migration

Modules rebuilt and released one at a time, each behind a feature flag with a rollback path.

5

Integration re-implementation

Extensions and external integrations become typed service clients with retries, timeouts, and monitoring.

6

Decommission

As the last module moves, the OutSystems environment is archived and the licence is not renewed.

Savings calculator

How much will you actually save?

A rough but realistic estimate based on real client benchmarks. Hosting and per-seat fees only — engineering productivity gains are on top.

2,000
10010k25k50k

30–100 screens, custom integrations, role-based access.

Your migration math
No-code today
$1,129/mo
$13,548 / yr
On owned code
$850/mo
$10,200 / yr
Monthly savings
$279
$3,348 annual · $16,740 over 5 years
Migration investment
$7,500
One-time, fixed price
Payback period
27 mo
Based on hosting & seats only
See real client numbers

Estimates use median list pricing for the selected platform and median DigitalOcean / Vercel hosting for an equivalent code-based app, plus modest dev-ops time. Real numbers depend on usage, integrations, and compliance scope.

Case studies

Real teams. Real numbers. No names.

We protect our clients' privacy by referring to them by industry, region, and stage. Every metric below is a direct lift from a delivered migration.

HealthTech SaaS · North America

Series A, ~50,000 monthly users

Bubble.io + XanoNext.js + Node.js + PostgreSQL

Workflow timeouts during peak loads and an upcoming SOC 2 audit that the no-code stack could not satisfy.

"We thought the move would freeze the product for months. The team shipped feature parity in five weeks and we passed SOC 2 right after."
VP of Engineering, HealthTech SaaS
4.2×
faster page loads
$145k
saved per year
SOC 2
Type II ready in 90 days
Pricing

Three ways to get out of no-code.

Fixed-price packages. Scope is locked at the kickoff. Anything not on the list is free during the migration window.

Standard Migration

Lift-and-shift to a clean codebase

From $1,975
2–5 weeks · $35k–$85k / yr saved

Single-product apps under 30 screens with standard integrations.

  • Full UI/UX recreation, pixel-faithful
  • Up to 25 workflows ported and tested
  • PostgreSQL or MongoDB schema, fully migrated
  • Deploy to Vercel, Netlify, or your AWS
  • 30-day post-launch support
Most chosen
Premium Migration

Production-grade with custom integrations

From $7,500
4–8 weeks · $85k–$200k / yr saved

Apps with custom integrations, real users, and growth pressure.

  • Everything in Standard
  • Unlimited workflows + custom integrations
  • Performance budget: <1.5s LCP, <100ms TTFB
  • OAuth/SSO, role-based access, audit logs
  • Staging + production environments
  • 60-day post-launch support
Enterprise Migration

Compliance-grade, dedicated team

Custom quote
6–12 weeks · $200k–$500k / yr saved

Regulated industries, multi-tenant SaaS, mission-critical apps.

  • Everything in Premium
  • Dedicated migration squad (PM, 2 seniors, QA)
  • SOC 2 / HIPAA / GDPR / PCI controls baked in
  • Multi-region deploy + DR plan
  • Source code escrow & IP transfer
  • 90-day post-launch support + retainer option

Need only the backend, only the public site, or just one module? Ask about Partial Migration — same workflow, scoped to what hurts most.

Frequently asked

OutSystemsReact (Next.js) questions

How long does an OutSystems exit take?+

Enterprise migrations run 6 to 18 months depending on module count, and that is deliberate — the phased approach trades speed for the ability to keep operating. Commercial benefit starts as soon as the first modules retire.

Do we have to migrate everything?+

No. Some organisations keep a small OutSystems footprint for genuinely low-change internal apps and migrate only the modules where the licence cost or the delivery speed hurts. We will help you draw that line honestly.

Can our existing OutSystems developers work on the new stack?+

Usually yes, and it is worth planning for. Developers who know your domain are more valuable than developers who know React. We pair with internal teams through the migration specifically to transfer the stack knowledge.

What happens to our existing .NET extensions?+

Often they port with little change if you choose .NET as the target backend, which is one reason we do not push everyone to Node. The right target stack depends on your team, not our preference.

Ready when you are

You shipped fast on no-code.
Now ship faster, on code.

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