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Git vs IBM Rational ClearCase comparison

 

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Executive SummaryUpdated on Jun 3, 2026

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

Git
Ranking in Version Control
4th
Average Rating
8.6
Reviews Sentiment
7.1
Number of Reviews
38
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 (7th)
 

Mindshare comparison

As of June 2026, in the Version Control category, the mindshare of Git is 13.4%, up from 8.2% compared to the previous year. The mindshare of IBM Rational ClearCase is 8.3%, up from 4.8% compared to the previous year. It is calculated based on PeerSpot user engagement data.
Version Control Mindshare Distribution
ProductMindshare (%)
Git13.4%
IBM Rational ClearCase8.3%
Other78.3%
Version Control
 

Featured Reviews

Hari Kathireshan - PeerSpot reviewer
Sr PHP Developer at GE
An easy-to-use solution that can be used for configuration management
We use Git for configuration management Git is an easy-to-use solution that can be used for parallel working. Git's user interface could be improved. I have been using Git for almost eight years. Git is a stable solution. Git is a scalable solution. Around 2,000 users use the solution in our…
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

"We use the tool to store codes."
"All of the features in Git are useful."
"So far, the product has been stable. Stability-wise, I rate the solution an eight to nine out of ten."
"The stability of this solution is very good."
"Git is a powerful and mature tool that all software engineers use, whether they use it from the command line with the original version or integrate it with various tools. It helps by promoting collaboration and eliminating problems with code in separate locations. This greatly boosts productivity since you're not lost in a massive local repository, and everything remains organized."
"I like that it's easy to use and because it's accessible from a terminal or a graphical user interface if needed. I also like that we can pass comments from Linux if required."
"The product is easy to use."
"The implementation is easy."
"IBM Rational ClearCase is a stable solution, and I have not had any difficulty with reliability."
"The features allowed us to meet requirements for SOX and set a centralized guideline for our development teams."
"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."
"Therefore when we started using ClearCase, it was like a miracle."
"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."
"What I like most is that it is very stable."
 

Cons

"Git removed the credential feature."
"The tool's user interface is terrible. It needs to be more user-friendly."
"The UI can be more user-friendly."
"I would like to see an improvement in the way the product owner can review changes and so forth."
"The solution could be more user-friendly."
"Git could improve the merge conflicts."
"There is nothing that could be improved at this time."
"New developers sometimes find it difficult to call a review or create a request."
"The solution's UI is slow compared to other tools. It is an old tool."
"Customer service is mediocre. Technical support is mediocre."
"Look for a more modern product. Your suppliers and developers will be happier."
"This is an expensive product and the price could be reduced."
"IBM's support of ClearCase is slipping."
"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."
 

Pricing and Cost Advice

"This is an open-source solution, so there are no licensing fees associated with it, and no extra, 'hidden' charges."
"Git is free and you don't have to pay for it."
"The platform is less expensive."
"Git is completely free."
"The tool is an open-source product."
"I rate the tool's pricing a five out of ten."
"We are using the open-source version, which is available free of charge."
"I am not required to pay due to the small number of users we have. We have a small user base, and we are not using the enterprise version."
"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
Manufacturing Company
17%
Financial Services Firm
12%
Marketing Services Firm
10%
Construction Company
8%
Manufacturing Company
22%
Financial Services Firm
12%
Government
9%
Comms Service Provider
6%
 

Company Size

By reviewers
Large Enterprise
Midsize Enterprise
Small Business
By reviewers
Company SizeCount
Small Business12
Midsize Enterprise9
Large Enterprise21
No data available
 

Questions from the Community

What needs improvement with Git?
There is nothing that could be improved at this time.
What is your primary use case for Git?
I use Git to store our code and maintain different versions, and for some projects, we use CI/CD as part of GitHub.
What advice do you have for others considering Git?
I would recommend Git to other people. I'd rate it nine out of ten.
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