Git vs IBM Rational ClearCase comparison

Git and IBM are both solutions in the Version Control category. Git is ranked #4 with an average rating of 8.7, while IBM is ranked #9 with an average rating of 6.0. Git holds a 7.5% mindshare in VC, compared to IBM’s 3.5% mindshare. Additionally, 95% of Git users are willing to recommend the solution, compared to 66% of IBM users who would recommend it.

Git

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95% willing to recommend

IBM Rational ClearCase

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66% willing to recommend

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Executive SummaryUpdated on Aug 14, 2024

IBM Rational ClearCase and Git are leading version control systems. Git seems to have the upper hand due to its popularity and robust feature set.

Features: IBM Rational ClearCase offers advanced branching and merging capabilities, a strong centralized version control system, and comprehensive access control for files and directories. Git provides distributed version control, superior collaboration for multiple users on a single project, and integration with a wide range of tools.

Room for Improvement: IBM Rational ClearCase could use a more intuitive environment, better performance for large codebases, and simplified setup processes. Git users suggest better handling of binary file storage, making complex tasks simpler, and improving performance in very large repositories.

Ease of Deployment and Customer Service: IBM Rational ClearCase deployment is complex and time-consuming, often requiring professional services for setup. Its customer service is robust but costly. Git offers straightforward deployment with extensive community support, though enterprise-level customer service could be improved.

Pricing and ROI: IBM Rational ClearCase has a high initial setup cost, impacting overall ROI. Git is free and open-source, offering a high ROI due to its cost-efficiency and ease of adoption.

To learn more, read our detailed Git vs. IBM Rational ClearCase Report (Updated: March 2025).

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Categories and Ranking

Git

Ranking in Version Control

4th

Average Rating

8.6

Reviews Sentiment

7.1

Number of Reviews

Ranking in other categories

No ranking in other categories

IBM Rational ClearCase

Ranking in Version Control

9th

Average Rating

6.4

Number of Reviews

Ranking in other categories

Software Configuration Management (5th)

Mindshare comparison

As of March 2025, in the Version Control category, the mindshare of Git is 7.5%, down from 8.7% compared to the previous year. The mindshare of IBM Rational ClearCase is 3.5%, up from 3.2% compared to the previous year. It is calculated based on PeerSpot user engagement data.

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Srujan Panuganti

Scientist - Instrument II at AbbVie

An excellent open source, software hosting solution that provides strong version control functionality and a user-friendly interface

We use this solution to host our software, and where we need to develop new features and new functionality, we create new branch from our existing software, work on our branch, develop it, test it, validate it, and then merge it with the master or main software The best thing about this solution…

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Daniel Antonio Jimenez Quintana

IT Systems Architect at Banco Ripley

Difficult to use, not efficient, but stable

We are using IBM Rational ClearCase in Peru at two large banks for a code repository. However, it is not meant to be used as a repository I have found it very difficult to understand many functionalities in IBM Rational ClearCase. We have had many problems and it is not user-friendly. I have…

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Quotes from Members

We asked business professionals to review the solutions they use. Here are some excerpts of what they said:

Pros

"Git has a lot of online tutorials and resources available."

"I like Git's merging feature. For example, say there is an instance where I am working on the same code as another developer. Git automatically merges the work of two developers on the same file. If I'm working on line 50 and he's working on 60, and we both commit, it mergest automatically."

"Git is a powerful and mature tool that all software engineers use, whether they use it from the command line with the original version or integrate it with various tools. It helps by promoting collaboration and eliminating problems with code in separate locations. This greatly boosts productivity since you're not lost in a massive local repository, and everything remains organized."

"Git is an easy-to-use solution that can be used for parallel working."

"Git offers the ability to roll back to the previous version. You can also track all the small changes that you do."

"I like that it's easy to use and because it's accessible from a terminal or a graphical user interface if needed. I also like that we can pass comments from Linux if required."

"The features I am most impressed by is the automation."

"The setup process is pretty simple."

More Git pros

"IBM Rational ClearCase is a stable solution. I have not had any difficulty with reliability."

"ClearCase integrates well with other engineering tools and frameworks such as the Eclipse environment."

"The tool had features similar to Git for version control. It offered branching and merging capabilities, providing better control over code management. Integration was possible with other tools, including some change management tools. The overall process was normal."

Cons

"If the solution could provide more language support options such as Korean, it would be helpful."

"If the file changes are on the same line, we need to resolve a merge conflict manually. Let's say there is a merge conflict on line 50 because we have multiple commits on the same line number. Git could add some artificial intelligence to resolve the conflict automatically."

"The price could be improved."

"The solution could be more user-friendly."

"Some challenges arise when Git is not used correctly, particularly in managing branches. It's easy to get lost, but these challenges can be overcome with proper management. A common advice is maintaining the repository and ensuring developers are in sync with the production branch. Branches should be promptly merged into development to avoid getting lost in many branches."

"It would be preferable if the updates could be completed at a faster pace."

"If other people are included in their project, you're going to have to make merge requests to merge the code you made, and the code your colleagues have made. So it's a little bit complicated."

"There is nothing that could be improved at this time."

More Git cons

"The solution's UI is slow compared to other tools. It is an old tool."

"The protection needs to be improved."

"I have found it very difficult to understand many functionalities in IBM Rational ClearCase. We have had many problems and it is not user-friendly."

Pricing and Cost Advice

"As a student, I didn't have to pay for the license."

"Git is free and you don't have to pay for it."

"There are some extra costs to Git, but it depends on your use case."

"We use the open-source version."

"The platform is less expensive."

"The tool is free."

"I rate the tool's pricing a five out of ten."

"Git is an open-source software."

More Git pricing and cost advice

"IBM Rational ClearCase, like any other IBM tool, is expensive."

"This is a very expensive product."

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Top Industries

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Manufacturing Company

15%

Financial Services Firm

14%

Computer Software Company

14%

Healthcare Company

Manufacturing Company

27%

Computer Software Company

14%

Financial Services Firm

14%

Government

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Small Business

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Questions from the Community

What do you like most about Git?

You can have a central code repository using Git and have local code branches.

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What is your experience regarding pricing and costs for Git?

Git is an open-source software.

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What needs improvement with Git?

There is nothing that could be improved at this time.

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What do you like most about IBM Rational ClearCase?

The tool had features similar to Git for version control. It offered branching and merging capabilities, providing better control over code management. Integration was possible with other tools, in...

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What is your experience regarding pricing and costs for IBM Rational ClearCase?

IBM Rational ClearCase, like any other IBM tool, is expensive.

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What needs improvement with IBM Rational ClearCase?

The solution's UI is slow compared to other tools. It is an old tool.

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Overview

Git is a free and open source distributed version control system designed to handle everything from small to very large projects with speed and efficiency. Git is easy to learn and has a tiny footprint with lightning fast performance. It outclasses SCM tools like Subversion, CVS, Perforce, and ClearCase with features like cheap local branching, convenient staging areas, and multiple workflows.

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IBM Rational ClearCase is an enterprise-grade configuration management system that provides controlled access to software assets, including requirements, design documents, models, test plans and test results. It be can be integrated with other IBM solutions, including IBM Rational Team Concert, IBM Rational ClearQuest, IBM Rational Asset Manager and IBM Rational Application Developer for WebSphere Software.

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