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IBM Rational ClearQuest vs Microsoft Azure DevOps Server comparison

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Categories and Ranking

IBM Rational ClearQuest
Ranking in Software Configuration Management
5th
Average Rating
7.2
Number of Reviews
4
Ranking in other categories
Defect Tracking (1st)
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 November 2026, in the Software Configuration Management category, the mindshare of IBM Rational ClearQuest is 9.7%, up from 8.1% compared to the previous year. The mindshare of Microsoft Azure DevOps Server is 9.3%, up from 4.2% compared to the previous year. It is calculated based on PeerSpot user engagement data.
Software Configuration Management Mindshare Distribution
ProductMindshare (%)
Microsoft Azure DevOps Server9.3%
IBM Rational ClearQuest9.7%
Other81.0%
Software Configuration Management
 

Featured Reviews

it_user808977 - PeerSpot reviewer
Software Developer at a tech vendor with 11-50 employees
It can be adapted to any process flow
ClearQuest is a Defect Tracking system with a highly adaptable state machine together with an easy to use API, which can do all of the functions available in the GUI. This simplifies integration and automation of many steps is why the organization still uses a much older version, as there are no…
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

"The combination of a highly flexible state machine together with a platform independent API enables possibilities to automate many steps that in many systems are manual."
"The workflow feature with stateful record types and the ability to implement these rapidly in our project have been of value to us."
"In combination with a good Configuration Management plan, an organization can create an optimal level of administration and automation creating good traceability in your tasks."
"Customization level of the tool to meet client’s requirements, you can do almost all of the customizations for a project or ticket management system, and notification, hooks, and UI customization are very stable."
"This enabled us to completely migrate from paper-based forms to electronic forms for a number of business areas."
"It can be adapted to any process flow and easily be integrated with other in-house tools using the ClearQuest API."
"Stability-wise, I rate the solution a nine out of ten...Every month there is an increase in the number of users. It is a scalable solution."
"In summary, this is a good product that is straightforward, easy to use, and manages well."
"The solution is very stable."
"I find Microsoft Azure DevOps Server to be proper and user-friendly, making it easy to manage."
"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."
"What I like most is that it is a very comprehensive product."
"The product is efficient."
"Azure Board is helpful because it is easy to use and the board clearly shows the status of our project."
 

Cons

"It’s very expensive, especially considering that there are much more economical options out there."
"The user interface could benefit from a more modern look and feel."
"Lack of a modern web interface compared to other systems might discourage customers."
"However, the user interface seems very static and the user experience was not the best."
"The UI itself is not always intuitive, often requiring extra steps."
"I would like to see the inclusion of more programming languages, especially better support for Java."
"Technical support is a bit lagging so could be improved."
"The overall customer support needs to improve."
"Accessibility switches available on the desktop should also be available on mobile devices for coding or developing on the go."
"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."
"The product should be priced better."
"I would say compared to some more modern tools which are made to work offline, with this solution you have to be connected all of the time and with a central server. In our case, it's not a big problem because we all work on-premises, but it can be an issue if you have teams in different locations."
 

Pricing and Cost Advice

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

By visitors reading reviews
Manufacturing Company
26%
Outsourcing Company
11%
Financial Services Firm
8%
Comms Service Provider
7%
Outsourcing Company
14%
Construction Company
12%
Manufacturing Company
10%
Comms Service Provider
8%
 

Company Size

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Small Business
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Company SizeCount
Small Business11
Midsize Enterprise3
Large Enterprise8
 

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Sample Customers

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