Endevor vs IBM Rational ClearCase comparison

Broadcom and IBM are both solutions in the Software Configuration Management category. Broadcom is ranked #3, while IBM is ranked #5 with an average rating of 6.0. Broadcom holds a 19.8% mindshare in SCM, compared to IBM’s 9.8% mindshare. Additionally, 92% of Broadcom users are willing to recommend the solution, compared to 66% of IBM users who would recommend it.

Endevor

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92% willing to recommend

IBM Rational ClearCase

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66% willing to recommend

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We performed a comparison between Endevor and IBM Rational ClearCase 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

Endevor

Ranking in Software Configuration Management

3rd

Average Rating

8.8

Reviews Sentiment

7.5

Number of Reviews

Ranking in other categories

Mainframe Application Development (2nd)

IBM Rational ClearCase

Ranking in Software Configuration Management

5th

Average Rating

6.4

Number of Reviews

Ranking in other categories

Version Control (9th)

Mindshare comparison

As of January 2026, in the Software Configuration Management category, the mindshare of Endevor is 19.8%, down from 34.8% compared to the previous year. The mindshare of IBM Rational ClearCase is 9.8%, up from 7.4% compared to the previous year. It is calculated based on PeerSpot user engagement data.

Software Configuration Management Market Share Distribution
Product	Market Share (%)
Endevor	19.8%
IBM Rational ClearCase	9.8%
Other	70.4%

Software Configuration Management

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Haim Ben Zagmi

R&D Team Leader at First International Bank of Israel

A highly stable tool for managing mainframe software development projects that require significant expertise

We use the basic feature set of Endevor to control and track all of the sales operations within our company. It is a very good product that allows safe management of the individual components. The tools are specifically designed for mainframe environments, providing features tailored to the…

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Daniel Antonio Jimenez Quintana

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…

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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

"Having something that is out-of-the-box that you can customize to suit your organization's needs is huge."

"Stability has been really good. I have actually never had to open an issue or report an issue since I have been running it."

"The approach of writing a single set of Endevor processors to work across multiple instances of the application (separate systems) made the processors fairly complex, but once you understand them, they are so powerful."

"The source management is excellent."

"It offers security and audit of changes in information assets (software)."

"The source integrity is the most valuable feature."

"We have been able to replicate entire SDLCs for new clients and have them loaded and ready to use Endevor in as little as one week. This was possible with the use of Endevor variables within the processors, so that a single processor was able to function for multiple systems across the entire SDLC."

"Endevor is easy to use."

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"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

"Learning the tool for the first time was extremely difficult, and it could be because of all the other processes we had around it. But knowing you can do these things in batch, you can do things in the foreground or online mode, and then these, you have to have a package for. There are these rules, and some of the concepts inside the tool are not clear, like what is the CCID? Why do I have to have one? What is that? And how is it used? As a developer, it's not important to me - I don't know what a CCID is, and I don't care - but apparently it's important to someone."

"If I had to comment on an area of improvement or something new in the next or future version, I would like to see AI-assisted coding and impact analysis for mainframes."

"The solution is very expensive."

"Needs more audit capability when it comes to changes to settings that are made by administrators, as many of these are done through the panels and are therefore not logged as an action against a configuration item."

"Sometimes finding errors and output can be difficult because it spits out so many messages that it is hard to figure out which ones are the ones you need to look at and what flow did it actually take through the processor."

"Interfacing with some change control products that are not CA's, it's a little glitchy on the approvals of changes. It requires special needs for the users for approvals."

"They need to ditch the Eclipse plugin and just make the development environment for Z the standard Eclipse interface."

"It is still kind of behind the times. It needs to catch up with all the millennials that want a distributed look and feel."

More Endevor cons

"The protection needs to be improved."

"The solution's UI is slow compared to other tools. It is an old tool."

"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."

Pricing and Cost Advice

"Just make sure if you are going to license, ensure you license the right features."

"It's worth the value. The pricing is fairly good, justifiable for the return on investment."

"It's competitively priced and, as far as I know, it's just an enterprise license. We have found it is worth the money."

"Licensing is fairly simple, you don't need multiple licenses."

"The solution is very expensive."

"The product is expensive."

"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

31%

Insurance Company

13%

Computer Software Company

Government

Manufacturing Company

24%

Financial Services Firm

10%

Government

10%

Computer Software Company

Company Size

By reviewers

Large Enterprise

Midsize Enterprise

Small Business

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Company Size	Count
Small Business	6
Midsize Enterprise	4
Large Enterprise	39

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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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Also Known As

CA Endevor Software Change Manager, Endevor Software Change Manager, CA Software Change Manager for Mainframe, CA Endevor SCM

Rational ClearCase

Overview

Endevor is a comprehensive tool designed for managing source code within mainframe environments, known for its robust version control, data security, and audit trail capabilities, all contributing to efficient application life cycle management.

Endevor offers extensive customization, automation that reduces manual tasks, and seamless integration with Enterprise DevOps, which makes it suitable for managing complex development processes. It simplifies version tracking and history logging, enhancing traceability, which is crucial for audits. Security controls ensure code safety and the integrity of application migrations. However, users see room for improvement in streamlining the setup complexity and enhancing the graphical interface to cater to non-mainframe platform users.

What are the key features of Endevor?

Data Security: Offers strong security measures to protect code and data.
Audit Trail: Provides comprehensive monitoring of changes for audit readiness.
Version Control: Maintains robust version management for code consistency.
Integration: Seamlessly connects with Enterprise DevOps for streamlined workflows.
Customization: Allows flexible modifications to suit specific needs.
Automation: Reduces manual tasks with automated processes.
Standardized Processing: Ensures consistent operations across environments.

What benefits should users seek in Endevor reviews?

Efficiency: Reduced manual tasks leading to cost-effective project management.
Consistency: Standardized operations improve reliability and performance.
Traceability: Enhanced version tracking supports thorough audits and compliance.
Security: Robust protections safeguard valuable code against unauthorized access.
Flexibility: Customization options meet unique development demands.
Integration Capabilities: Complements existing dev workflows effectively.
Scalability: Supports large-scale development projects with ease.

In industries reliant on mainframes, Endevor is pivotal for managing source code efficiently. It facilitates application migration, software change management, and automates compilation processes. Organizations value its role in maintaining code integrity and providing the necessary security and auditing capabilities. Implementation often involves development teams utilizing it for managing testing cycles, coordinating multi-client applications, and ensuring seamless production deployments.

Broadcom

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.

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Sample Customers

Blue Hill Data Services Inc.

Atos SE, FEI, STM

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