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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
6th
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 October 2026, in the Software Configuration Management category, the mindshare of IBM Rational ClearCase is 11.8%, up from 8.7% compared to the previous year. The mindshare of Microsoft Azure DevOps Server is 8.8%, up from 3.6% compared to the previous year. It is calculated based on PeerSpot user engagement data.
Software Configuration Management Mindshare Distribution
ProductMindshare (%)
Microsoft Azure DevOps Server8.8%
IBM Rational ClearCase11.8%
Other79.4%
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…
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Department Manager, Certification Project Management at Institute for Information Industry
Has improved project tracking and team coordination through clear visual boards
The disadvantage is the price is a problem. Because of the price, we cannot buy as many accounts as we want, so just some people in our team can use it. There are technical problems. They always change the UI in different versions, so the UI is not the same across versions. UI and integration to other systems may not be easy. For example, some shareware is built for a UNIX system, so it is not compatible with Microsoft Azure DevOps Server.

Quotes from Members

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

Pros

"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 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."
"ClearCase integrates well with other engineering tools and frameworks such as the Eclipse environment."
"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."
"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."
"I find Microsoft Azure DevOps Server to be proper and user-friendly, making it easy to manage."
"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."
"What I like most is that it is a very comprehensive product."
"I am not familiar with any issues with respect to stability, and I have never seen Team System crash."
"When we started using this tool, it was a great way to have full access to all that was being developed between different areas."
"The biggest advantage of Microsoft Azure DevOps Server for me is the integration with the rest of the ecosystem."
"The product helps with version control. I can build, develop, test and deploy applications from a single platform."
"Azure Board is helpful because it is easy to use and the board clearly shows the status of our project."
 

Cons

"The protection needs to be improved."
"IBM's support of ClearCase is slipping."
"This is an expensive product and the price could be reduced."
"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."
"Look for a more modern product. Your suppliers and developers will be happier."
"Customer service is mediocre. Technical support is mediocre."
"Support response time could stand improvement."
"I have seen customizations with Team System that allowed it to integrate into other ticketing systems like Jira, which would be a really nice feature to see."
"Technical support is a bit lagging so could be improved."
"The user experience for the task assignment functionality, and more generally the software lifecycle development, needs to be improved."
"The overall customer support needs to improve."
"When you go into the front-end, the web portal, if, for example, you pick up an issue, it would be ideal if the branch was automatically created in the repository. Right now, this isn't the case."
"While the solution performs well overall, it would be beneficial if they provided quick links for immediate access to support when queries arise."
"Price is a concern, though we are currently managing."
 

Pricing and Cost Advice

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

By visitors reading reviews
Manufacturing Company
19%
Comms Service Provider
10%
Financial Services Firm
10%
Government
8%
Outsourcing Company
15%
Construction Company
12%
Manufacturing Company
9%
Comms Service Provider
9%
 

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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