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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

"So far, the product has been stable. Stability-wise, I rate the solution an eight to nine out of ten."
"Git's learning curve is shallow, making the solution easy to use after a few tutorials."
"The most valuable feature of Git is the ease of tracking in time what the snapshot of the code was at a particular moment. The versioning is good."
"The scalability of the solution is good."
"I use the solution for website management."
"The most valuable feature is having access to the local country repository even if we have problems with distance access."
"Git has a lot of online tutorials and resources available."
"We use the tool to store codes."
"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."
"The features allowed us to meet requirements for SOX and set a centralized guideline for our development teams."
"IBM Rational ClearCase is a stable solution, and I have not had any difficulty with reliability."
"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."
"What I like most is that it is very stable."
"ClearCase integrates well with other engineering tools and frameworks such as the Eclipse environment."
"Therefore when we started using ClearCase, it was like a miracle."
 

Cons

"New developers sometimes find it difficult to call a review or create a request."
"It would be preferable if the updates could be completed at a faster pace."
"The tool is complicated for a beginner. You need to have some training to use it. It is also hard to find a parameter."
"The price could be improved."
"I would like more documentation."
"I would like to see less updates with the product."
"In our company, we sometimes feel the need to have certain kinds of reports, but we never get those customized reports in Git's dashboard."
"In a future release, the user interface should be easier to use and more intuitive."
"Customer service is mediocre. Technical support is mediocre."
"The protection needs to be improved."
"IBM's support of ClearCase is slipping."
"The solution's UI is slow compared to other tools. It is an old tool."
"This is an expensive product and the price could be reduced."
"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."
 

Pricing and Cost Advice

"I rate the tool's pricing a five out of ten."
"Git is an open-source software."
"The tool is an open-source product."
"The platform is less expensive."
"Git is free and you don't have to pay for it."
"This is an open-source solution, so there are no licensing fees associated with it, and no extra, 'hidden' charges."
"As a student, I didn't have to pay for the license."
"The tool is free."
"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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