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IBM Rational ClearCase vs Visual Studio Team System 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 #3 with an average rating of 9.0. IBM holds a 7.2% mindshare in SCM, compared to Microsoft’s 2.1% 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 Studio Team System
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  • 130 Views
  • 80 Comparison Views
100% willing to recommend
 

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Executive Summary
We performed a comparison between IBM Rational ClearCase and Visual Studio Team System based on real PeerSpot user reviews.

Find out in this report how the two Software Configuration Management solutions compare in terms of features, pricing, service and support, easy of deployment, and ROI.

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Categories and Ranking

IBM Rational ClearCase
Ranking in Software Configuration Management
4th
Average Rating
6.4
Number of Reviews
6
Ranking in other categories
Version Control (8th)
Visual Studio Team System
Ranking in Software Configuration Management
3rd
Average Rating
8.4
Reviews Sentiment
7.7
Number of Reviews
14
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 Studio Team System is 2.1%, down from 2.5% compared to the previous year. It is calculated based on PeerSpot user engagement data.
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Featured Reviews

Yong Seok Kang - PeerSpot reviewer
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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Mustapha Sedki Ben Romdhane - PeerSpot reviewer
A scalable and efficient solution that can be used to perform tasks involved in developing information systems
We can use the tool to perform limited tasks in developing information systems The product is efficient. It is an accepted tool globally. The product must improve its stability. It must do more innovations. It could be made more efficient to provide the best responses. It will help us with…
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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

"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."
"IBM Rational ClearCase is a stable solution. I have not had any difficulty with reliability."
"Visual Studio Team System is the most powerful IDE available in the market."
"The solution is pretty stable."
"The solution is very stable."
"Microsoft makes great products. They are quite robust."
"The product is efficient."
"IntelliSense and CodeLens are helpful because they can show you details about your function, such as how many times it is called from other places within the code."
"The solution’s fast performance is its most valuable feature."
"The product helps with version control. I can build, develop, test and deploy applications from a single platform."
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Cons

"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."
"The solution's UI is slow compared to other tools. It is an old tool."
"When you go into the front-end, the web portal, if, for example, you pick up an issue, it would be ideal if the branch was automatically created in the repository. Right now, this isn't the case."
"I have seen customizations with Team System that allowed it to integrate into other ticketing systems like Jira, which would be a really nice feature to see."
"The stability of the product could be better."
"The product should be priced better."
"The overall customer support needs to improve."
"The technical support could be better."
"Accessibility switches available on the desktop should also be available on mobile devices for coding or developing on the go."
"Support response time could stand improvement."
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Pricing and Cost Advice

"IBM Rational ClearCase, like any other IBM tool, is expensive."
"This is a very expensive product."
"You can choose pricing from a variety of options. I would rate the product's pricing a six out of ten."
"There is no fee for the solution's community version."
"The price could be better."
"The tool's licensing costs are yearly."
"It is an open-source product from Microsoft."
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Top Industries

By visitors reading reviews
Manufacturing Company
27%
Computer Software Company
15%
Financial Services Firm
14%
Government
7%
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Company Size

By reviewers
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...
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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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What do you like most about Visual Studio Team System?
The product is efficient.
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What needs improvement with Visual Studio Team System?
The product must improve its stability. It must do more innovations. It could be made more efficient to provide the best responses. It will help us with internal and external processes.
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What is your primary use case for Visual Studio Team System?
We can use the tool to perform limited tasks in developing information systems.
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Comparisons

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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 Studio Team System is a platform for productive, integrated, and extensible software development life-cycle tools that helps software teams by improving communication and collaboration throughout the software development process.

 

Sample Customers

Atos SE, FEI, STM
Bluegarden A/S, Tracasa, Rabobank Group, Borusan Otomotiv, Arelik, Alfa Bank
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