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Bitbucket Server vs IBM Rational ClearCase comparison

 

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Executive SummaryUpdated on Aug 14, 2024

Review summaries and opinions

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

Categories and Ranking

Bitbucket Server
Ranking in Version Control
2nd
Average Rating
8.2
Reviews Sentiment
5.1
Number of Reviews
27
Ranking in other categories
No ranking in other categories
IBM Rational ClearCase
Ranking in Version Control
8th
Average Rating
6.4
Number of Reviews
6
Ranking in other categories
Software Configuration Management (5th)
 

Mindshare comparison

As of March 2026, in the Version Control category, the mindshare of Bitbucket Server is 12.2%, down from 27.4% compared to the previous year. The mindshare of IBM Rational ClearCase is 7.7%, up from 3.5% compared to the previous year. It is calculated based on PeerSpot user engagement data.
Version Control Mindshare Distribution
ProductMindshare (%)
Bitbucket Server12.2%
IBM Rational ClearCase7.7%
Other80.1%
Version Control
 

Featured Reviews

Syed Fahad Anwar - PeerSpot reviewer
Principal System Developer at DiwanDubai
Integrated code tracking has streamlined our development workflows and supports project visibility
The biggest benefit I see from Bitbucket Server is that it is providing all the features which Git is providing. Bitbucket Server is using Git as a source code main tool, and it has all the features that any source code repository can provide. A plus point is that we can install it on-premises and manage it easily. Using Bitbucket Server helps me easily track my code changes and where they belong, which saves a lot of time and effort. Without Bitbucket Server, it is very difficult to track the code and changes. The integration with Jira helps me personally with project tracking because Bitbucket Server is a source code repository. We have our SDLC lifecycle in Jira. Every change or every feature request is created as a ticket in Jira, and this ticket is linked with Bitbucket Server repository. Any changes to the code linked to that feature will go to the repository, and we can track that this is the code changed by this feature.
Daniel Antonio Jimenez Quintana - PeerSpot reviewer
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…

Quotes from Members

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

Pros

"Are you looking for someone who can help your strategy for deploying one or more Atlassian products, then I would go with TAM."
"The tool makes pushing codes and setting up CI/CD pipelines easy."
"The most valuable feature of this solution is server management."
"The platform's most valuable features are the code reviews and the ability to add comments to the code."
"It is an easily scalable solution."
"It has consistently performed well without major issues, providing a reliable code management and collaboration environment."
"It can efficiently promote code to different environments."
"The initial setup is straightforward. It takes half an hour to deploy."
"I really appreciate the MultiSite feature; it is important to us due to the global nature of our company, as my team supports developers using ClearCase in at least ten locations worldwide."
"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."
"ClearCase integrates well with other engineering tools and frameworks such as the Eclipse environment."
"The features allowed us to meet requirements for SOX and set a centralized guideline for our development teams."
"Therefore when we started using ClearCase, it was like a miracle."
"IBM Rational ClearCase is a stable solution. I have not had any difficulty with reliability."
 

Cons

"The response time of the product's support team may not be good enough to meet the expectations of users, making it an area where improvements are required."
"Instead of providing only raw features and plugins, Atlassian should provide a ready-to-use integration of both choices to incorporate "trunk-based" development."
"More input/visibility to what features are important to other Enterprise customers (without providing enough details to determine who the enterprise customer is). Being able to react if a certain feature is of extreme importance and work to bring more light to that request at Atlassian."
"Some of the capabilities that I am looking for from a command line are not really available."
"Bitbucket Server installation is a little bit complicated, and it requires vendor support most of the time."
"Bitbucket Server has limited user support for its free version. It is expensive."
"There might be further integration ideas for continuous deployment."
"Currently, the interface could benefit from a more sophisticated code viewing option."
"The solution's UI is slow compared to other tools. It is an old tool."
"Customer service is mediocre. Technical support is mediocre."
"The protection needs to be improved."
"Look for a more modern product. Your suppliers and developers will be happier."
"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."
"IBM's support of ClearCase is slipping."
 

Pricing and Cost Advice

"The solution comes as a part of the suite."
"Bitbucket Server is quite expensive compared to other products."
"The tool's licensing costs are yearly. Prices can become expensive if you have a lot of users."
"The platform offers a free version for public repositories, which benefits open-source projects."
"As for licensing, Bitbucket is one of the more affordable options."
"We opted for the on-premises solution, and while it's quite expensive, I believe there's room for improvement in terms of pricing. The licensing is based on the number of users, but I'm not entirely certain about the details."
"There is a cost to use this solution but it is based on how many users are using it. If you have 50 users or 1,000 users the price will be very different."
"One needs to pay towards the licensing charges associated with the product."
"IBM Rational ClearCase, like any other IBM tool, is expensive."
"This is a very expensive product."
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Top Industries

By visitors reading reviews
Computer Software Company
11%
Financial Services Firm
11%
Manufacturing Company
10%
Comms Service Provider
7%
Manufacturing Company
24%
Government
12%
Financial Services Firm
7%
Comms Service Provider
6%
 

Company Size

By reviewers
Large Enterprise
Midsize Enterprise
Small Business
By reviewers
Company SizeCount
Small Business10
Midsize Enterprise4
Large Enterprise15
No data available
 

Questions from the Community

What needs improvement with Bitbucket Server?
There are certain features in Bitbucket Server that could be better or enhanced, which would make our life easier. One limitation is that we can control granular permissions, but there are some lim...
What is your primary use case for Bitbucket Server?
My major use case for Bitbucket Server is that it is a source code repository. We are using it to store our application source code, and we are tracking the check-in, check-out, and all the activit...
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.
 

Also Known As

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Rational ClearCase
 

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