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IBM Rational ClearCase vs IBM Rational ClearQuest comparison

 

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Categories and Ranking

IBM Rational ClearCase
Ranking in Software Configuration Management
5th
Average Rating
6.4
Number of Reviews
6
Ranking in other categories
Version Control (9th)
IBM Rational ClearQuest
Ranking in Software Configuration Management
8th
Average Rating
7.2
Number of Reviews
4
Ranking in other categories
Defect Tracking (1st)
 

Mindshare comparison

As of March 2025, in the Software Configuration Management category, the mindshare of IBM Rational ClearCase is 7.8%, up from 6.8% compared to the previous year. The mindshare of IBM Rational ClearQuest is 5.8%, up from 5.1% compared to the previous year. It is calculated based on PeerSpot user engagement data.
Software Configuration Management
 

Featured Reviews

Daniel Antonio Jimenez Quintana - PeerSpot reviewer
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…
it_user541326 - PeerSpot reviewer
Tracks change requests, problems, and physical asset management. I would like to see data type for floating point numbers.
Customer Service: Customer service has been adequate. Most of the times we've had any issues IBM has been able to provide a solution. We've dealt mostly with customer service representatives in Brazil. Technical Support: Technical support from IBM is pretty good since you can create a PMR with them and they’re very responsible.

Quotes from Members

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

Pros

"ClearCase integrates well with other engineering tools and frameworks such as the Eclipse environment."
"IBM Rational ClearCase is a stable solution. I have not had any difficulty with reliability."
"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."
"It can be adapted to any process flow and easily be integrated with other in-house tools using the ClearQuest API."
"The combination of a highly flexible state machine together with a platform independent API enables possibilities to automate many steps that in many systems are manual."
 

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."
"Lack of a modern web interface compared to other systems might discourage customers."
 

Pricing and Cost Advice

"This is a very expensive product."
"IBM Rational ClearCase, like any other IBM tool, is expensive."
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Top Industries

By visitors reading reviews
Manufacturing Company
27%
Financial Services Firm
14%
Computer Software Company
13%
Government
8%
Manufacturing Company
29%
Government
11%
Computer Software Company
9%
Energy/Utilities Company
6%
 

Company Size

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Large Enterprise
Midsize Enterprise
Small Business
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Questions from the Community

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...
What is your experience regarding pricing and costs for IBM Rational ClearCase?
IBM Rational ClearCase, like any other IBM tool, is expensive.
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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Also Known As

Rational ClearCase
Rational ClearQuest
 

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Sample Customers

Atos SE, FEI, STM
Atos SE, STM, Regence BlueCross BlueShield
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