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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 June 2026, in the Software Configuration Management category, the mindshare of IBM Engineering Workflow Management is 10.1%, up from 3.9% compared to the previous year. The mindshare of IBM Rational ClearCase is 11.0%, up from 7.5% compared to the previous year. It is calculated based on PeerSpot user engagement data.
Software Configuration Management Mindshare Distribution
ProductMindshare (%)
IBM Engineering Workflow Management10.1%
IBM Rational ClearCase11.0%
Other78.9%
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 best features of this solution are its task management capabilities and integration options, and IBM Engineering Workflow Management provides excellent flexibility and collaborative tools."
"We can track the status of test cases (passed or saved) in a single view. Based on releases and other attributes, we generate various reports and extract metrics from the data."
"There is a value in certain things like traceability, from high level requirements to low level requirements, to a test case, to a test plan, to a work item, to a change request, which is very essential to have for any OEM trying to not just create data, but also enable tracing."
"The pricing is supposed to be competitive."
"Plans clearly represent the team's availability with load balance, if any."
"The tool provides traceability and reporting, which are important for compliance and measuring progress."
"Overall, Workflow allows us to manage our stories, sprints, hydration and releases."
"RTC allows us to customize different processes to fit the best projects requirements."
"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."
"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."
"What I like most is that it is very stable."
"IBM Rational ClearCase is a stable solution, and I have not had any difficulty with reliability."
"ClearCase integrates well with other engineering tools and frameworks such as the Eclipse environment."
 

Cons

"It's becoming less relevant. For example, Maven has evolved, and in its later versions, there are plugins for integrating with source control systems, such as Git-based systems. Support for these plugins is diminishing."
"Lacks ability to customize and reporting can be slow."
"Permission logic is a big issue as it is very difficult to provide permissions at individual level."
"Look for guidelines and YouTube videos before starting to use RTC (too complex for new users)."
"The scalability is not great, a lot of our reports just do not run because there's too much data."
"We have encountered issues with stability. We have seen where the entire system kind of goes for a toss when certain people use certain types of queries, which are very costly. Then the system kind of slows down a bit, and we have to monitor it."
"There is a lot of scope for improvement, namely: Loading of content as it is extremely slow. Customizing attributes like story points since it is not available."
"RTC ignores in this case, that there are other tasks in other parallel iterations. This may cause a user to be overbooked."
"This is an expensive product and the price could be reduced."
"The protection needs to be improved."
"Customer service is mediocre. Technical support is mediocre."
"Look for a more modern product. Your suppliers and developers will be happier."
"IBM's support of ClearCase is slipping."
"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

"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."
"It's an expensive investment to make, so the decision should be driven on individual requirements."
"I've heard IBM Engineering Workflow Management is more expensive than other tools."
"Licensing: The solution cost is high and should be brought down to increase competition."
"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
Manufacturing Company
15%
Government
12%
Financial Services Firm
10%
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 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.
What advice do you have for others considering IBM Engineering Workflow Management?
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 Tec...
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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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