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Git 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

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 May 2026, in the Version Control category, the mindshare of Git is 12.6%, up from 8.0% compared to the previous year. The mindshare of IBM Rational ClearCase is 8.4%, up from 4.2% compared to the previous year. It is calculated based on PeerSpot user engagement data.
Version Control Mindshare Distribution
ProductMindshare (%)
Git12.6%
IBM Rational ClearCase8.4%
Other79.0%
Version Control
 

Featured Reviews

Dimitris Iracleous - PeerSpot reviewer
Lead Technical Instructor at Code.Hub
A powerful and mature solution that helps to collaborate and eliminate issues with code
Some challenges arise when Git is not used correctly, particularly in managing branches. It's easy to get lost, but these challenges can be overcome with proper management. A common advice is maintaining the repository and ensuring developers are in sync with the production branch. Branches should be promptly merged into development to avoid getting lost in many branches.
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

"Git is easy to use."
"Git offers the ability to roll back to the previous version. You can also track all the small changes that you do."
"The most valuable feature of Git is its ability to track updates, such as firmware documentation. Additionally, many people can make changes to code without problems. It is able to solve conflicts very easily."
"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 most valuable feature is having access to the local country repository even if we have problems with distance access."
"The most valuable feature of Git is its ability to track updates, such as firmware documentation, and many people can make changes to code without problems while it is able to solve conflicts very easily."
"We use the tool to store codes."
"So far, the product has been stable. Stability-wise, I rate the solution an eight to nine out of ten."
"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."
"Therefore when we started using ClearCase, it was like a miracle."
"The features allowed us to meet requirements for SOX and set a centralized guideline for our development teams."
"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."
"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."
 

Cons

"If the file changes are on the same line, we need to resolve a merge conflict manually. Let's say there is a merge conflict on line 50 because we have multiple commits on the same line number. Git could add some artificial intelligence to resolve the conflict automatically."
"If another person raises a pull request under the same ID assigned to the previous person, and both parties modify the tool, their changes will be grouped together in the same request until it is closed, which is an issue."
"About the configuration it is a little bit difficult, it can be improved."
"Git can improve the size of the depository it can handle and add the capability to detect the change between common files, such as Excel and PDF documents."
"The product needs to improve its UI."
"I would like to see an improvement in the way the product owner can review changes and so forth."
"The tool's user interface is terrible. It needs to be more user-friendly."
"The platform could have a feature for monitoring data recovery similar to Azure."
"Customer service is mediocre. Technical support is mediocre."
"The protection needs to be improved."
"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."
"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 solution's UI is slow compared to other tools. It is an old tool."
"IBM's support of ClearCase is slipping."
 

Pricing and Cost Advice

"Git is an open-source software."
"This is an open-source solution, so there are no licensing fees associated with it, and no extra, 'hidden' charges."
"We use the open-source version."
"The tool is an open-source product."
"Git is free and you don't have to pay for it."
"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."
"Git is completely free."
"The platform is less 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
Manufacturing Company
16%
Financial Services Firm
11%
Marketing Services Firm
11%
Healthcare Company
5%
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 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.
 

Comparisons

 

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