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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
9th
Average Rating
6.4
Number of Reviews
6
Ranking in other categories
Software Configuration Management (6th)
 

Mindshare comparison

As of February 2026, in the Version Control category, the mindshare of Bitbucket Server is 13.2%, down from 28.2% compared to the previous year. The mindshare of IBM Rational ClearCase is 7.4%, up from 3.3% compared to the previous year. It is calculated based on PeerSpot user engagement data.
Version Control Market Share Distribution
ProductMarket Share (%)
Bitbucket Server13.2%
IBM Rational ClearCase7.4%
Other79.4%
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

"The product’s most valuable features are private repositories and the ability to work as a proxy for implementing CI/CD pipelines."
"The most valuable feature of this solution is server management."
"Bitbucket Server supports code collaboration by providing commands developers can use to check in code. Through comments, developers can specify the purpose of the code check-in. Additionally, Bitbucket allows tagging of code for releases."
"Its standout features are the seamless integration with various intelligent tools and its user-friendly nature."
"I believe it's user-friendly for our developers, and it's effective in terms of traceability for tracking our actions."
"In terms of benefits, I feel that many companies are moving to Bitbucket Server since it can be deployed on an on-premises model at a time when everything is being moved to the cloud."
"The tool makes pushing codes and setting up CI/CD pipelines easy."
"The initial setup is straightforward. It takes half an hour to deploy."
"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."
 

Cons

"Enhancing the real-time reflection of changes online is an area that could benefit from improvement."
"The UI could be enhanced."
"Some of the capabilities that I am looking for from a command line are not really available."
"The solution's user interface could be improved because it's not very user-friendly or intuitive."
"It would have been better to use Bitbucket Server if it had something similar to the concept called GitHub Actions since it allows GitHub to provide seamless integration of CI/CD pipelines."
"The product requires patching and version improvements. Some functions do not work properly when we move from one version to another. We need a technical improvement. Also, communicating with other Atlassian products becomes cumbersome when we move from one version to another. I want Bitbucket Server to include a dashboard similar to Jira's. Atlassian must also develop a tool to scan our complete base for vulnerabilities."
"At the moment, there are not many details on how to proceed with the troubleshooting if one of the users faces an issue with the product."
"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."
"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 protection needs to be improved."
"The solution's UI is slow compared to other tools. It is an old tool."
 

Pricing and Cost Advice

"The platform offers a free version for public repositories, which benefits open-source projects."
"The tool's licensing costs are yearly. Prices can become expensive if you have a lot of users."
"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."
"Bitbucket Server is quite expensive compared to other products."
"One needs to pay towards the licensing charges associated with the product."
"As for licensing, Bitbucket is one of the more affordable options."
"The solution comes as a part of the suite."
"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."
"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
Financial Services Firm
12%
Computer Software Company
12%
Manufacturing Company
10%
Comms Service Provider
7%
Manufacturing Company
24%
Government
10%
Computer Software Company
8%
Financial Services Firm
8%
 

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.
 

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