AWS CodeCommit vs IBM Rational ClearCase comparison

Amazon Web Services (AWS) and IBM are both solutions in the Version Control category. Amazon Web Services (AWS) is ranked #4 with an average rating of 8.0, while IBM is ranked #9 with an average rating of 6.0. Amazon Web Services (AWS) holds a 5.0% mindshare in VC, compared to IBM’s 7.2% mindshare. Additionally, 84% of Amazon Web Services (AWS) users are willing to recommend the solution, compared to 66% of IBM users who would recommend it.

AWS CodeCommit

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84% willing to recommend

IBM Rational ClearCase

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66% willing to recommend

AWS CodeCommit

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Executive SummaryUpdated on Aug 14, 2024

IBM Rational ClearCase and AWS CodeCommit are both prominent tools in the version control space. AWS CodeCommit seems to have the upper hand in features and deployment ease, while ClearCase garners praise for its comprehensive capabilities.

Features: IBM Rational ClearCase offers extensive enterprise-level capabilities such as dynamic views, advanced configuration management, and comprehensive change control. AWS CodeCommit is praised for seamless CI/CD integration, scalability, and ease of use, making it appealing to modern, cloud-based solutions.

Room for Improvement: IBM Rational ClearCase users often mention the need for enhancements in performance, system complexity reduction, and a more intuitive user interface. AWS CodeCommit users point out the necessity for better support for large binary files, richer analytics, and expanded support for third-party integrations.

Ease of Deployment and Customer Service: IBM Rational ClearCase is noted for its complexity in deployment, often requiring specialized knowledge. Customer service is viewed as competent but sometimes slow. AWS CodeCommit is praised for quick, hassle-free deployment and efficient customer service. Users find AWS CodeCommit more accessible and better supported.

Pricing and ROI: IBM Rational ClearCase is perceived as higher in cost with slower ROI due to its complexity and deployment overhead. AWS CodeCommit is cost-effective, offering rapid ROI because of its pricing structure and cloud-native advantages. Users generally feel AWS CodeCommit provides better value for money.

To learn more, read our detailed AWS CodeCommit vs. IBM Rational ClearCase Report (Updated: December 2025).

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AWS CodeCommit vs. IBM Rational ClearCase

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Review summaries and opinions

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Categories and Ranking

AWS CodeCommit

Ranking in Version Control

4th

Average Rating

8.0

Reviews Sentiment

6.7

Number of Reviews

Ranking in other categories

No ranking in other categories

IBM Rational ClearCase

Ranking in Version Control

9th

Average Rating

6.4

Number of Reviews

Ranking in other categories

Software Configuration Management (5th)

Mindshare comparison

As of January 2026, in the Version Control category, the mindshare of AWS CodeCommit is 5.0%, down from 7.2% compared to the previous year. The mindshare of IBM Rational ClearCase is 7.2%, up from 3.1% compared to the previous year. It is calculated based on PeerSpot user engagement data.

Version Control Market Share Distribution
Product	Market Share (%)
AWS CodeCommit	5.0%
IBM Rational ClearCase	7.2%
Other	87.8%

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Featured Reviews

Uma Tulasi

DevOps Engineer at Huntington Bank

Seamless integration enhances team collaboration and process efficiency

The Git interfaces in AWS CodeCommit definitely need work. When we migrated our payment processing system at Huntington, we found the web UI to be basic compared to GitHub and GitLab. Simple things such as viewing directory structures or browsing through commit history and pull request flow could use serious upgrades. We had to create workarounds for features that come standard elsewhere, such as automatically assigning reviewers based on code ownership and setting up required review templates. The search functionality is another pain point, as trying to find specific code across repositories is limited. At Walgreens, we had a large mono repo for our pharmacy services code, and developers constantly complained about how difficult it was to search through it effectively in AWS CodeCommit. I also wish it had better CI/CD visualization built in.

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Daniel Antonio Jimenez Quintana

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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Quotes from Members

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

Pros

"The customer service is pretty good."

"The solution is quite scalable."

"AWS CodeCommit is simple and cheap."

"It helps us to install our code idea projects."

"The solution scalable."

"AWS CodeCommit's user interface is nice, and it's easy for people to pick up."

"The most valuable feature of AWS CodeCommit is that it acts as a code repository with code versioning and approval features similar to those found on GitHub."

"AWS CodeCommit is highly user-friendly."

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"IBM Rational ClearCase is a stable solution. I have not had any difficulty with reliability."

"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."

Cons

"Although CodeCommit's user interface is good, it can be improved when compared to other version controls like GitHub, GitLab, or Bitbucket."

"There is room for improvement in how AWS CodeCommit handles mass changes, like Fortran, which is designed to make these alterations in a friendly manner across AWS requirements."

"The solution could be more user-friendly and cheaper."

"Although CodeCommit's user interface is good, it can be improved when compared to other version controls like GitHub, GitLab, or Bitbucket."

"Lately, it is turning out to be a little expensive. The market is preferring Azure because it offers resources at a much cheaper price."

"There are some options in Bitbucket that are not available in AWS CodeCommit. For example, code reviewer. We can't add a code reviewer in AWS CodeCommit, and we can't fork the repository online. These are the two things that Bitbucket has, but the solution doesn't have. Also, Jira has a debugging option that AWS CodeCommit doesn't have. Another thing is that Bitbucket charges three dollars per month per user. Compared with AWS CodeCommit, that only charges one dollar per month. So, AWS CodeCommit is cheaper than Bitbucket. But it does not have enough features that Bitbucket has. Additionally, it will be good if you upload one video or documentation on how to use AWS CodeCommit for beginners. That will be more helpful. There you can add more details about pricing. There are not many details about pricing. Bitbucket has a table where they have mentioned everything in detail, like, what features for how much price, how much longer you can use and how many users can use."

"When I compare code, AWS has a cap on the file size, and that size is pretty small compared to what GitHub and GitLab provide."

"The Git interfaces in AWS CodeCommit definitely need work. When we migrated our payment processing system at Huntington, we found the web UI to be basic compared to GitHub and GitLab."

More AWS CodeCommit cons

"The protection needs to be improved."

"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 solution's UI is slow compared to other tools. It is an old tool."

Pricing and Cost Advice

"AWS CodeCommit is competitively priced against all the other competitors."

"As for pricing, you can add the table in detail. You can visit Bitbucket or refer to any other tools. There, you can see what is the difference between your pricing and other prices. You have only mentioned it in a single line. Other tools have been mentioned in a table format, like, how many users, premium, normal accounts, and other things."

"The solution is expensive."

"IBM Rational ClearCase, like any other IBM tool, is expensive."

"This is a very expensive product."

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Top Industries

By visitors reading reviews

Financial Services Firm

13%

University

Manufacturing Company

Government

Manufacturing Company

25%

Financial Services Firm

11%

Government

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Company Size

By reviewers

Large Enterprise

Midsize Enterprise

Small Business

By reviewers
Company Size	Count
Small Business	8
Midsize Enterprise	1
Large Enterprise	3

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Questions from the Community

What is your experience regarding pricing and costs for AWS CodeCommit?

AWS CodeCommit is actually one of the cost-effective AWS services. It follows a straightforward pricing model where you pay for users and storage. With around 40 to 50 developers, it ranges from $1...

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What needs improvement with AWS CodeCommit?

AWS CodeCommit is a good product to use when you also have to use CodePipeline because it is all integrated in the same system, which is beneficial. However, the integration with other code pipelin...

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What is your primary use case for AWS CodeCommit?

AWS CodeCommit is a version control system integrated directly in the cloud environment, similar to GitHub, GitLab, and other platforms. It offers every single benefit of using any other version co...

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What do you like most about IBM Rational ClearCase?

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, in...

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What is your experience regarding pricing and costs for IBM Rational ClearCase?

IBM Rational ClearCase, like any other IBM tool, is expensive.

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What needs improvement with IBM Rational ClearCase?

The solution's UI is slow compared to other tools. It is an old tool.

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Comparisons

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Also Known As

CodeCommit

Rational ClearCase

Overview

AWS CodeCommit is a fully-managed source control service that hosts secure Git-based repositories. It makes it easy for teams to collaborate on code in a secure and highly scalable ecosystem. CodeCommit eliminates the need to operate your own source control system or worry about scaling its infrastructure. You can use CodeCommit to securely store anything from source code to binaries, and it works seamlessly with your existing Git tools.

Amazon Web Services (AWS)

IBM Rational ClearCase is an enterprise-grade configuration management system that provides controlled access to software assets, including requirements, design documents, models, test plans and test results. It be can be integrated with other IBM solutions, including IBM Rational Team Concert, IBM Rational ClearQuest, IBM Rational Asset Manager and IBM Rational Application Developer for WebSphere Software.

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Sample Customers

Edmunds, Gett, ClicksMob

Atos SE, FEI, STM

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