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IBM Engineering Workflow Management vs IBM Rational ClearCase comparison

 

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We asked business professionals to review the solutions they use. Here are some excerpts of what they said:
 

Categories and Ranking

IBM Engineering Workflow Ma...
Ranking in Software Configuration Management
4th
Average Rating
6.8
Reviews Sentiment
6.2
Number of Reviews
18
Ranking in other categories
Enterprise Agile Planning Tools (11th)
IBM Rational ClearCase
Ranking in Software Configuration Management
7th
Average Rating
6.4
Number of Reviews
6
Ranking in other categories
Version Control (9th)
 

Mindshare comparison

As of May 2026, in the Software Configuration Management category, the mindshare of IBM Engineering Workflow Management is 10.0%, up from 3.6% compared to the previous year. The mindshare of IBM Rational ClearCase is 11.2%, up from 7.3% compared to the previous year. It is calculated based on PeerSpot user engagement data.
Software Configuration Management Mindshare Distribution
ProductMindshare (%)
IBM Engineering Workflow Management10.0%
IBM Rational ClearCase11.2%
Other78.8%
Software Configuration Management
 

Featured Reviews

Manoj Sajjan - PeerSpot reviewer
Technical Lead at Microgenesis Techsoft Private limited
Manages complex workflows effectively and offers valuable features
My name is Sofia from PeerSpot regarding my experience with IBM Engineering Workflow Management. It is a leading review site. The solution is very easy to trace. My company name is MicroGenesis TechSoft Private Limited, and my title is Technical Lead. I am interested in being a reference for this vendor. PeerSpot will create an account and email login credentials. The review will be published in written and/or audio format on peerspot.com and made available to other users. PeerSpot will email a link to the written review for editing at any time. The review may be available to third parties on third-party websites. For anonymous reviews, names will not appear. Email notifications relevant to the review are optional and can be opted out at any time. The use of reviews is subject to PeerSpot's terms of use at peerspot.com/tos. On a scale of 1-10, I rate IBM Engineering Workflow Management a 10.
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 most valuable features of the solution are highly customizable reports and visibility for all the higher management."
"RTC allows us to customize different processes to fit the best projects requirements."
"The pricing is supposed to be competitive."
"The tool provides traceability and reporting, which are important for compliance and measuring progress."
"The tool provides traceability and reporting, which are important for compliance and measuring progress."
"It was an all-in-one solution for source code, integrated source control, defect tracking, and project planning."
"Backlog management is a valuable feature."
"Rational Team Concert is the part of CLM solution and can be easily integrated with the requirement module, Rational DOORS, and the quality module, Rational Quality Manager, which allows organizations to automate the whole SDLC under the same umbrella with seamless integration."
"Therefore when we started using ClearCase, it was like a miracle."
"IBM Rational ClearCase is a stable solution. I have not had any difficulty with reliability."
"What I like most is that it is very stable."
"ClearCase integrates well with other engineering tools and frameworks such as the Eclipse environment."
"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."
"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."
"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

"Permission logic is a big issue as it is very difficult to provide permissions at individual level."
"Some administrative tasks are difficult to perform. These could be simplified."
"RTC ignores in this case, that there are other tasks in other parallel iterations. This may cause a user to be overbooked."
"Upgrades, even minor versions, seem too labour intensive, especially with the enhanced objects, which is why the Jazz platform should be so good."
"I would rate the IBM Engineering Workflow Management a seven or an eight. I am leaning closer to seven based on a couple of items I mentioned that I would like to see or know more about, such as improved reporting."
"Complex client application and web interface that try to do it all."
"Improved graphics in terms of metrics and connectivity to SharePoint from Microsoft products would be beneficial."
"If you have multiple projects on one server, the tool becomes very slow, and some reports take longer to load."
"This is an expensive product and the price could be reduced."
"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."
"Customer service is mediocre. Technical support is mediocre."
"IBM's support of ClearCase is slipping."
"Look for a more modern product. Your suppliers and developers will be happier."
"The solution's UI is slow compared to other tools. It is an old tool."
"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

"It's an expensive investment to make, so the decision should be driven on individual requirements."
"It is not a free tool. We use a token-based licensing model, which is specific to IBM. The cost per token is around $115-$120."
"Licensing: The solution cost is high and should be brought down to increase competition."
"I've heard IBM Engineering Workflow Management is more expensive than other tools."
"This is a very expensive product."
"IBM Rational ClearCase, like any other IBM tool, is expensive."
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Top Industries

By visitors reading reviews
Government
14%
Manufacturing Company
13%
Financial Services Firm
8%
Comms Service Provider
6%
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 Business3
Midsize Enterprise5
Large Enterprise9
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Questions from the Community

What is your experience regarding pricing and costs for IBM Engineering Workflow Management?
I've heard IBM Engineering Workflow Management is more expensive than other tools. On a scale from one to ten, where one is cheap and ten is expensive, I rate the solution's pricing a six out of ten.
What needs improvement with IBM Engineering Workflow Management?
IBM Engineering Workflow Management can be improved by enhancing its pricing structure, specifically the cost and licensing of this solution.
What is your primary use case for IBM Engineering Workflow Management?
The typical use case for IBM Engineering Workflow Management is to streamline project management and ensure efficient workflow.
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Also Known As

IBM Rational Team Concert (IBM ALM), IBM RTC
Rational ClearCase
 

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Sample Customers

Telstra Corporation, Visteon, Atos SE, Panasonic Automotive Systems, IBM Global Technology Services, CareCore National, JTEKT Corp., ItaÒ BBA, Avea, CACEIS, Danske Bank Group, APIS IT
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