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IBM Rational ClearQuest vs Visual SourceSafe comparison

IBM and Microsoft are both solutions in the Software Configuration Management category. IBM is ranked #7, while Microsoft is ranked #14. IBM holds a 5.7% mindshare in SCM, compared to Microsoft’s 0.3% mindshare. Additionally, 80% of IBM users are willing to recommend the solution, compared to 100% of Microsoft users who would recommend it.
IBM Rational ClearQuest
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80% willing to recommend
Visual SourceSafe
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100% willing to recommend
 

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We performed a comparison between IBM Rational ClearQuest and Visual SourceSafe based on real PeerSpot user reviews.

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Categories and Ranking

IBM Rational ClearQuest
Ranking in Software Configuration Management
7th
Average Rating
7.2
Number of Reviews
4
Ranking in other categories
Defect Tracking (1st)
Visual SourceSafe
Ranking in Software Configuration Management
14th
Average Rating
7.0
Number of Reviews
1
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 ClearQuest is 5.7%, down from 6.9% 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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Featured Reviews

it_user541326 - PeerSpot reviewer
Mar 27, 2017
Tracks change requests, problems, and physical asset management. I would like to see data type for floating point numbers.
The workflow feature with stateful record types and the ability to implement these rapidly in our project have been of value to us. We’ve used the product to track change requests, problems, and physical asset management for a major railroad infrastructure project The solution we’re providing…
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it_user134535 - PeerSpot reviewer
Mar 27, 2017
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.
Version control Central repository for all project sources Smooth and easy integration with Visual Studio and multi-developer supporting/tracking features Provides for an inexpensive and quick setup for small software development teams in a sandbox environment, such as virtual machines Visual…
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Top Industries

By visitors reading reviews
Manufacturing Company
26%
Government
13%
Computer Software Company
10%
Energy/Utilities Company
6%
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Company Size

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Large Enterprise
Midsize Enterprise
Small Business
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Comparisons

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Overview

IBM Rational ClearQuest is a fully customizable database workflow application development and production system. It provides flexible change and defect tracking, customizable processes, near real-time reporting and lifecycle traceability for better visibility and control of the software development lifecycle. IBM Rational ClearQuest provides scalable, multiplatform support to any size organization so you can continue to customize processes as your development needs evolve.

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

Sample Customers

Atos SE, STM, Regence BlueCross BlueShield
XP Investimentos, Weichert Lead Network, Arelik, ACS
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