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Lucee Migration

Lucee Migration Services for Adobe ColdFusion Apps

Quick answer

A Lucee migration moves your CFML application from Adobe ColdFusion to Lucee, the open-source CFML engine, removing license fees. We audit your code for Adobe-only features, fix incompatibilities, test both servers side by side, and cut over when the results match.

Why move from Adobe ColdFusion to Lucee?

Lucee is an open-source CFML engine, so the license fee disappears. Teams also move for faster release cycles, lighter containers and freedom from Adobe's support timeline when an older ColdFusion version reaches end of life.

What does a Lucee migration involve?

We start with a compatibility audit of your codebase, server settings and integrations. Then we stand up Lucee alongside your current server, fix the incompatibilities, run the application side by side, and cut over once both produce the same results.

  • Codebase and dependency audit
  • Lucee server and datasource setup
  • Incompatibility fixes (tags, functions, PDF and mail)
  • Side-by-side testing and cutover plan

When should you stay on Adobe ColdFusion?

If your application leans heavily on Adobe-only features such as advanced PDF services, Exchange integration or vendor-certified compliance, upgrading to a supported Adobe ColdFusion release may cost less. The audit tells you which path is cheaper before you commit.

Frequently asked questions

Is Lucee compatible with my Adobe ColdFusion code?

Mostly. The bulk of everyday CFML (queries, components, cfscript, scopes) runs on Lucee unchanged. The differences show up in specific tags and functions, PDF and document generation, some admin settings and edge-case behaviour, so we audit the codebase first and fix the incompatibilities before cutover.

How long does a Lucee migration take?

It depends on the size of the codebase and how many Adobe-only features it uses. A small application can move in a few weeks; a large one with heavy PDF, reporting or integration work takes longer. A discovery phase gives you a clear estimate before any migration work starts.

Is Lucee free to use?

Lucee is open source, so there is no server license fee. You still pay for hosting, the migration itself and ongoing support, but for most teams dropping Adobe ColdFusion licensing is the biggest single saving of the move.

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