IBM Rational ClearCase vs Visual SourceSafe comparison

IBM and Microsoft are both solutions in the Software Configuration Management category. IBM is ranked #4 with an average rating of 6.0, while Microsoft is ranked #14. IBM holds a 7.2% mindshare in SCM, compared to Microsoft’s 0.3% mindshare. Additionally, 66% of IBM users are willing to recommend the solution, compared to 100% of Microsoft users who would recommend it.

IBM Rational ClearCase

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66% willing to recommend

Visual SourceSafe

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100% willing to recommend

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Executive Summary

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Categories and Ranking

IBM Rational ClearCase

Ranking in Software Configuration Management

4th

Average Rating

6.4

Number of Reviews

Ranking in other categories

Version Control (8th)

Visual SourceSafe

Ranking in Software Configuration Management

14th

Average Rating

7.0

Number of Reviews

Ranking in other categories

No ranking in other categories

Mindshare comparison

As of November 2024, in the Software Configuration Management category, the mindshare of IBM Rational ClearCase is 7.2%, down from 9.5% compared to the previous year. The mindshare of Visual SourceSafe is 0.3%, down from 0.8% compared to the previous year. It is calculated based on PeerSpot user engagement data.

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Yong Seok Kang

Technical Consultant at MTRiver Consulting

Useful for version control but UI is slow

I would recommend IBM Rational ClearCase based on customer requirements. Ultimately, the decision should be based on individual circumstances and budget considerations. Some organizations have transitioned away from the tool due to its slow performance and high costs, opting for more powerful systems. I rate it a six out of ten.

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it_user134535

Software Developer at a marketing services firm with 11-50 employees

Provides for the setup of software development teams in a sandbox environment. I would like to see external backup for project source code files to the cloud.

We migrated most of the projects to Team Foundation Server (TFS). Visual SourceSafe could borrow some new features from TFS such as: * Improved protection of source code against file corruption due to software crashes, power outages, and computer viruses * External backup for project source code files to the cloud * Support for Git

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Top Industries

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Manufacturing Company

27%

Computer Software Company

15%

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 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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Comparisons

Git vs IBM Rational ClearCase

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Bitbucket vs IBM Rational ClearCase

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IBM Rational ClearQuest vs IBM Rational ClearCase

Compared 21% of the time

GitHub vs IBM Rational ClearCase

Compared 14% of the time

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Compared 7% of the time

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Overview

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.

Microsoft Visual SourceSafe, a file-level version control system that delivers restore point and team coordination capabilities.

Sample Customers

Atos SE, FEI, STM

XP Investimentos, Weichert Lead Network, Arelik, ACS

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