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IBM Rational ClearCase vs Microsoft Azure DevOps Server comparison

 

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Categories and Ranking

IBM Rational ClearCase
Ranking in Software Configuration Management
7th
Average Rating
6.4
Number of Reviews
6
Ranking in other categories
Version Control (9th)
Microsoft Azure DevOps Server
Ranking in Software Configuration Management
2nd
Average Rating
8.4
Reviews Sentiment
7.7
Number of Reviews
21
Ranking in other categories
No ranking in other categories
 

Mindshare comparison

As of June 2026, in the Software Configuration Management category, the mindshare of IBM Rational ClearCase is 11.0%, up from 7.5% compared to the previous year. The mindshare of Microsoft Azure DevOps Server is 8.2%, up from 2.1% compared to the previous year. It is calculated based on PeerSpot user engagement data.
Software Configuration Management Mindshare Distribution
ProductMindshare (%)
Microsoft Azure DevOps Server8.2%
IBM Rational ClearCase11.0%
Other80.8%
Software Configuration Management
 

Featured Reviews

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…
SachinJain - PeerSpot reviewer
Senior Technical Specialist at Intuitive Technology Partners
Have faced challenges in getting timely responses but have managed to streamline workflows and reduce infrastructure costs
My current company was not using any products apart from AMQ. I suggested it to them, which is why they started using it. I also suggested it to the customer. The feedback for Red Hat AMQ has been good. Based on this, we suggest it to our customers, and they are happy using that product. Our big customer, FedEx, which is one of the best and biggest giants in logistics and courier, started using it and they are happy with that. The base operating system, RHEL 8 and 9, is being used across the infrastructure. The server and critical applications and data are running on Red Hat 8 and 9. We are performing proper maintenance of the OS and it is working fantastically. We have not received any issues or complaints. Our domains include Human Gateway, pharmaceuticals, and automobile clients. The critical application is running on Microsoft Azure DevOps Server. When developers send code to us, we create the CI/CD pipeline and schedule jobs. The solution provides time savings and infrastructure savings. Multiple virtual machines are not required when installing applications in containerization, which saves infrastructure costs. We receive notifications about CPU, memory, and disk space utilization from time to time.

Quotes from Members

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

Pros

"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."
"IBM Rational ClearCase is a stable solution, and I have not had any difficulty with reliability."
"Therefore when we started using ClearCase, it was like a miracle."
"What I like most is that it is very stable."
"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."
"Microsoft makes great products. They are quite robust."
"Visual Studio Team System is the most powerful IDE available in the market."
"In summary, this is a good product that is straightforward, easy to use, and manages well."
"The feedback for Red Hat AMQ has been good; based on this, we suggest it to our customers, and they are happy using that product."
"For the project management side, I am using Microsoft Azure DevOps Server, it does its job well, and I don't see any drawbacks."
"What I like about this solution is that it is one big framework, which everybody knows, so one can quite easily start-up new developers using it."
"The most valuable feature is the code management, where there is sharing of code for developers and it is distributed within the organization."
"I am not familiar with any issues with respect to stability, and I have never seen Team System crash."
 

Cons

"Customer service is mediocre. Technical support is mediocre."
"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 protection needs to be improved."
"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."
"IBM's support of ClearCase is slipping."
"Look for a more modern product. Your suppliers and developers will be happier."
"On a scale from zero to ten points, I would give Microsoft's technical support eight points. I give eight points and not ten because there is sometimes a delay, and I will not get a reply immediately."
"The user experience for the task assignment functionality, and more generally the software lifecycle development, needs to be improved."
"The technical support could be better."
"Support response time could stand improvement."
"The overall customer support needs to improve."
"The stability of the product could be better."
"Price is a concern, though we are currently managing."
"My experience with Azure Boards is not helpful for planning or tracking. In comparison to the boards on GitHub and GitLab, they are quite minimal."
 

Pricing and Cost Advice

"IBM Rational ClearCase, like any other IBM tool, is expensive."
"This is a very expensive product."
"There is no fee for the solution's community version."
"It is an open-source product from Microsoft."
"The price could be better."
"You can choose pricing from a variety of options. I would rate the product's pricing a six out of ten."
"The tool's licensing costs are yearly."
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Top Industries

By visitors reading reviews
Manufacturing Company
22%
Financial Services Firm
12%
Government
9%
Comms Service Provider
6%
Construction Company
12%
Manufacturing Company
12%
Marketing Services Firm
11%
Computer Software Company
10%
 

Company Size

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Midsize Enterprise
Small Business
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Company SizeCount
Small Business11
Midsize Enterprise3
Large Enterprise8
 

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Sample Customers

Atos SE, FEI, STM
Bluegarden A/S, Tracasa, Rabobank Group, Borusan Otomotiv, Arelik, Alfa Bank
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