January 21 2024

A Guide to Drupal Integrations [with Top 50 Integration Modules]

Drupal is a powerful content management system that allows you to connect various tools and platforms with your website without writing a single line of code. With a staggering 55,000+ integration modules under its belt, Drupal integrations seamlessly unites your CRM, Marketing Automation platforms, payment gateways, newsletters, and more – all without coding headaches, bridging the gap between your business operations and website operations.

Moreover, Drupal CMS is not just a connector; it’s an open-source ecosystem with a vibrant community of developers constantly developing innovative modules, unlocking endless possibilities. Need a custom integration? Just whisper your wish and a solution appears, developed by the collective genius of a thousand minds.

When it comes to integration capabilities, what makes Drupal superior to other Content Management Systems (CMSs)?

Drupal shines with its flexibility and vast library of modules readily available for various integrations. This robust collection often includes pre-built solutions, saving you time and effort. But let’s not forget Drupal’s own API, a powerful gateway to crafting custom integration modules. And guess what? Drupal runs on Symfony, a framework known for its advanced, ready-to-use tools. This means, instead of building everything from scratch, you can leverage existing solutions, making the development process even faster and smoother.

Moreover, Drupal’s open-source nature grants it incredible flexibility for integrations. Community members can respond rapidly to tech advancements, building integrations like the ChatGPT content editor module before others even talk about it. This openness also allows customization – existing modules can be tweaked or used as jumping-off points for personal projects. While Drupal offers a vast library of APIs and pre-built integrations, specific needs might require crafting or refining bespoke modules. This adaptability and freedom give organizations endless possibilities to tailor Drupal to their unique requirements.

Top 50 Drupal Integration Modules To Optimize Your Marketing, Sales and Operations

From e-commerce giants like Amazon to marketing superheroes like Marketo, it seamlessly connects with the tools you already use, and even lets you build custom integrations for anything else. Let’s explore some of the most popular types of Drupal integrations that can take your website to the next level.

Marketing Automation

HubSpot

Connects Drupal with HubSpot’s marketing and CRM features, aligning content, lead generation, and customer data for enhanced marketing efforts.

Marketo

Integrates Drupal with the Marketo marketing automation platform, facilitating lead management, email marketing, and campaign tracking.

Salesforce Marketing Cloud Account Engagement (SFMCE) (Formerly Known as Pardot)

Synchronizes Drupal with Salesforce Marketing Cloud , streamlining lead generation, email marketing, and analytics for effective B2B marketing.

Mailchimp

Connects Drupal with Mailchimp for email marketing campaigns, subscriber management, and list segmentation.

Mautic

Open-source marketing automation platform with native Drupal integration for lead capture, email campaigns, and personalized engagement.

Mailjet Drupal Integration

Cloud-based email marketing service that connects with Drupal for sending transactional and marketing emails, offering advanced features like email automation and personalization.

ActiveCampaign

All-in-one marketing and CRM platform that integrates with Drupal for email marketing, lead nurturing, and sales automation, suitable for small and medium-sized businesses.

SendGrid

Ditch the mail server hassle and send emails quickly through SendGrid’s cloud-based services that seamlessly integrates with Drupal 10.

CRM

Drupal Integrations are available not just for CRM platforms and Marketing Automation Platforms, but for other systems businesses use.

Salesforce Suite

Integrates Drupal with Salesforce, enabling data exchange, user synchronization, and content management within the CRM platform.

Dynamics 365

Integrates Drupal with Microsoft’s Dynamics 365 CRM, enabling data exchange and streamlined customer relationship management.

Zoho CRM

Cloud-based CRM platform that connects with Drupal for managing contacts, leads, and sales pipelines, streamlining customer relationship management within Drupal.

SugarCRM

Open-source CRM platform with a dedicated Drupal module for data synchronization, lead generation, and customer service workflows.

Demandbase One™

A leading go-to-market platform offering comprehensive ABM features like account identification, intent data, personalized advertising, and campaign measurement.

Eloqua Drupal Integration

Enterprise-grade marketing automation platform with strong ABM capabilities such as account-based targeting, dynamic content personalization, and closed-loop reporting.

Terminus

Account-first marketing platform built specifically for B2B businesses, focusing on identifying ideal customers, personalizing outreach, and measuring ABM impact. Terminus can be seamlessly integrated with Drupal using Pantheon.

E-commerce

Amazon

Integrates Drupal with Amazon Marketplace, enabling product listings, order management, and inventory synchronization directly within your Drupal site.

eBay

Connects Drupal with eBay for listing products, managing sales, and processing orders through a dedicated Drupal module.

Shipping

Various dedicated modules like Commerce UPS, Commerce FedEx, and Commerce Australia Post streamline shipping within your Drupal ecommerce store, integrating with popular carriers for accurate rates and real-time tracking.

Content Management and Delivery

JSON API

Provides a standardized JSON API for Drupal content, ensuring predictable and consistent data exchange with external applications.

Content API

Powerful module for programmatic content management, allowing developers to interact with Drupal content through a well-defined API.

Entity Embed

Embeds external content and media from other platforms seamlessly within Drupal pages, enabling dynamic content experiences.

Feeds

As mentioned earlier, enables content syndication and analytics of imported content.

Operations

Webform

Extends the functionality of Webforms to create custom integrations with third-party systems, enabling data collection and transfer.

OpenErp

Open-source ERP system that integrates with Drupal, offering inventory management, accounting, and customer relationship features within a single platform.

Zapier Drupal Integrations

Popular automation platform that connects Drupal with thousands of other applications, simplifying integrations and automating workflows across various systems.

Leaflet

Interactive maps made easy. Build mobile-friendly maps with Leaflet’s open-source JavaScript library.

reCAPTCHA v3

Keep bots at bay with invisible anti-spam protection, thanks to Google’s latest reCAPTCHA technology.

Search API Solr

Supercharge your website’s search with lightning-fast results, even for complex queries.

Accessibility Helper

Guides content editors to create accessible content, ensuring inclusivity for all users.

Analytics and Tracking

Google Analytics 4

Seamless integration with Google Analytics 4 within Drupal, providing website traffic insights, campaign performance analytics, and user behavior data.

Feeds

Enables importing and exporting content from external sources in various formats (RSS, CSV, JSON), facilitating content syndication and analytics of imported content.

Microsoft Clarity

Integrates Microsoft Clarity’s heatmaps and session recordings into Drupal for in-depth user behavior analysis.

Media entity Instagram

Bring the power of Instagram to your Drupal site with easy integration and media embedding.

Add social sharing buttons for any network (even custom ones!) and watch your content spread like wildfire.

Twitter Embed

Embed tweets and timelines directly into Drupal pages.

Aggregate and display live feeds from social media platforms on your Drupal site.

YouTube Field

Embeds YouTube videos directly into Drupal content, enhancing user engagement.

Finance and Accounting

Accounting Integration

Connects Drupal with various accounting systems such as QuickBooks, Xero, and NetSuite for financial data synchronization.

Stripe

Integrates Drupal with Stripe for secure online payments, managing transactions and subscriptions directly within Drupal.

PayPal

Accepts payments globally through a secure and trusted gateway.

Learning Management System

Moodle

Connects Drupal with the popular open-source LMS Moodle, enabling course enrollment, user synchronization, and content sharing.

Totara Learn

Integrates with the enterprise-grade LMS Totara Learn, focusing on corporate training and development.

Opigno LMS Drupal Integration

A Drupal-based LMS distribution that offers seamless integration with other Drupal features and modules.

Authentication and Single Sign-On

OpenID Connect

Enables secure single sign-on (SSO) between Drupal and other websites or applications, improving user experience and security.

OAuth2

Provides a secure authorization framework for API access, allowing controlled data exchange between Drupal and external systems.

Streamlines user registration and login by connecting Drupal with social media platforms like Facebook and Twitter.

General Drupal Integrations and APIs

Webhooks

Allows Drupal to send real-time notifications to external systems based on specific events, triggering actions and maintaining data consistency.

RESTful Web Services

As mentioned earlier, enables Drupal to create and consume RESTful APIs, a cornerstone for seamless integrations with other systems.

SOAP Web Services

Enables Drupal to create and consume SOAP-based web services, providing compatibility with legacy systems that still rely on SOAP.

Rules

Automates actions and tasks based on specific events or conditions, allowing for integration flows and data synchronization between systems.

Custom Drupal Integrations

Don’t see what you need? No problem!

Drupal’s flexibility and openness let you create custom integrations tailored to your specific requirements. Drupal 10 brings some welcome improvements for custom integrations, making it arguably smoother than versions 8 and 9.

Firstly, the upgraded dependency management system, Composer, simplifies integrating external libraries and modules. No more hunting for compatibility or wrestling with patches – just declare your dependencies and Composer handles the rest.

Secondly, Drupal 10 embraces a more API-first approach, offering cleaner data structures and dedicated endpoints for developers to interact with the core. This translates to cleaner, more flexible custom code that seamlessly plugs into the platform. While Drupal 8 and 9 laid the groundwork, Drupal 10 takes it to the next level, paving the way for even more creative, powerful and integrated website experiences.

Manmash Consulting: Experts in Drupal Integrations!

Struggling to connect your Drupal website with other systems? Manmash Consulting with an experienced Drupal development team can be your one-stop shop for seamless Drupal integrations, unlocking the full potential of your website. Manzar Mashhood and his team of Drupal integration specialists possess the expertise and experience to tackle even the most complex drupal integrations. We’ll work closely with you to understand your unique needs and recommend the perfect blend of modules, APIs, and custom development to bridge the gap between Drupal website and your marketing, sales and operations platforms.