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IBM Rational ClearCase pros and cons

Vendor: IBM
3.2 out of 5

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PROS

Provides robust version control capabilities.
Supports complex software development environments and configurations.
Ensures efficient codebase management and collaboration.
Offers extensive scalability for large teams and projects.
Facilitates detailed audit trails and change tracking.

CONS

Steep learning curve for new users
High cost of licensing
Complexity in configuration and setup
Frequent performance issues with large repositories
Lack of modern features
 

IBM Rational ClearCase Pros review quotes

it_user541413 - PeerSpot reviewer
ClearCase and engineering tools administrator at a comms service provider with 5,001-10,000 employees
Oct 27, 2016
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.
it_user5838 - PeerSpot reviewer
Senior Manager of Infrastructure at a retailer with 10,001+ employees
Nov 28, 2016
The features allowed us to meet requirements for SOX and set a centralized guideline for our development teams.
it_user589917 - PeerSpot reviewer
CEO at DrAlex Software
Sep 4, 2017
Therefore when we started using ClearCase, it was like a miracle.
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reviewer1441953 - PeerSpot reviewer
Chief Software Engineer at a educational organization with 1-10 employees
Oct 31, 2020
ClearCase integrates well with other engineering tools and frameworks such as the Eclipse environment.
Daniel Antonio Jimenez Quintana - PeerSpot reviewer
IT Systems Architect at Banco Ripley
Apr 25, 2022
IBM Rational ClearCase is a stable solution. I have not had any difficulty with reliability.
Yong Seok Kang - PeerSpot reviewer
Technical Consultant at MTRiver Consulting
Apr 23, 2024
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.
 

IBM Rational ClearCase Cons review quotes

it_user541413 - PeerSpot reviewer
ClearCase and engineering tools administrator at a comms service provider with 5,001-10,000 employees
Oct 27, 2016
IBM's support of ClearCase is slipping.
it_user5838 - PeerSpot reviewer
Senior Manager of Infrastructure at a retailer with 10,001+ employees
Nov 28, 2016
Look for a more modern product. Your suppliers and developers will be happier.
it_user589917 - PeerSpot reviewer
CEO at DrAlex Software
Sep 4, 2017
Customer service is mediocre. Technical support is mediocre.
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reviewer1441953 - PeerSpot reviewer
Chief Software Engineer at a educational organization with 1-10 employees
Oct 31, 2020
The protection needs to be improved.
Daniel Antonio Jimenez Quintana - PeerSpot reviewer
IT Systems Architect at Banco Ripley
Apr 25, 2022
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.
Yong Seok Kang - PeerSpot reviewer
Technical Consultant at MTRiver Consulting
Apr 23, 2024
The solution's UI is slow compared to other tools. It is an old tool.