I was interested to see whether it was a right choice to move from Redhen to CRM Core a year ago and I made this chart.

Redhen usage VS CRM Core usage

... yep, does not look too good right now. Opinions? I'd really love to see just 1 codebase for this almost identical stuff!

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Thanks for this Mikran!

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miro_dietiker
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CreditAttribution: miro_dietiker at MD Systems GmbH commented

I think the axes are wrongly labeled here?

https://www.md-systems.ch/en/blog/md-systems/2016/02/25/crm-drupal-8

Yeah our crm initiative did not lead to the needed project volume (like some interest, but no real support) to make crm core a solid mvp for end users. So it is only a prototype that works for us with very limited expectations.

I don't think adoption rate is really relevant at those lower counts. What would be needed is supporters with a LOT of time and funds to back the hard work ahead of us.

But yeah, maybe redhen will win the race because it caught a little more momentum. But in the end it's the same game: if people realise that a crm is a real need and creates business value, they should decide to fund the work. As long as this doesn't happen, there is no point in theories about things that don't happen.

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mikran CreditAttribution: mikran at Mediamaisteri Oy commented
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Axe labels fixed & data updated.

Redhen usage VS CRM Core usage

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I would argue that those two code bases could be treated as "identical".

CRM Core - framework to build custom Drupal-native CRM solutions.
RedHen is a Drupal-native CRM initially designed for common nonprofit needs.

In a perfect world RedHen would be using CRM Core as a base and build on top like Erpal do, but ...

I'm trying to find some funding to continue porting to Drupal 8.

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miro_dietiker
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Crossing fingers @RoSk0 - it's such a pity we didn't progress further.. I still believe that this is a huge missed opportunity for Drupal 8. :-)

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ChoY CreditAttribution: ChoY as a volunteer commented

I loved to work with CRM core, first as standalone than with ERPAL Platform (which is unfortunately no more maintained).
When time came to switch to Drupal 8 one of my first steps were trying to install the CRM Core dev on 8.
But all the time it failed, as son as I tried to activate the crm_core_relationship_ui Module and crashed my site.
So the simple reason why I do not use CRM Core on D8 is because it doesn't work.

I tried out then RedHen. But it couldn't convince me. So I am really hoping there will be soon an installable CRM Core version
Thanks a lot in advance for the developers ... There is a need for CRM solutions with D8 (just as ERP-Solutions integrating CRM Core).

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Hi @ChoY,

Thanks a lot for such a warm words. It really motivates and makes me confident that I don't waste time on this project.

I'm trying to find time to continue porting work. Hopefully I will manage it and will have some help from community.

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Anonymous (not verified) CreditAttribution: Anonymous commented

Hey Rosk0,
The CRM Core is highly expected and your work is very much valued :)

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introfini CreditAttribution: introfini commented

Hey Rosk0!

Thank you very much for your work and the effort done on documentation!

Best,
José

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Status: Active » Closed (works as designed)

Feedback in #5 answers why the two projects are each relevant so I'm closing this issue to clean up the queue.