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Bitbucket Server vs IBM Rational ClearCase comparison

 

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Executive SummaryUpdated on Aug 14, 2024

Review summaries and opinions

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

Categories and Ranking

Bitbucket Server
Ranking in Version Control
2nd
Average Rating
8.2
Reviews Sentiment
4.4
Number of Reviews
26
Ranking in other categories
No ranking in other categories
IBM Rational ClearCase
Ranking in Version Control
9th
Average Rating
6.4
Number of Reviews
6
Ranking in other categories
Software Configuration Management (5th)
 

Mindshare comparison

As of September 2025, in the Version Control category, the mindshare of Bitbucket Server is 19.9%, down from 27.6% compared to the previous year. The mindshare of IBM Rational ClearCase is 6.6%, up from 2.3% compared to the previous year. It is calculated based on PeerSpot user engagement data.
Version Control Market Share Distribution
ProductMarket Share (%)
Bitbucket Server19.9%
IBM Rational ClearCase6.6%
Other73.5%
Version Control
 

Featured Reviews

Dileep DK - PeerSpot reviewer
Facilitates efficient branching and integration with flexible workflow management
Bitbucket Server excels as a versioning system, effectively managing branching and code integration. It provides flexibility, allowing teams to customize workflows according to their specific needs. We maintain a master branch for production and separate branches for different features, which makes it easier to manage code changes. Additionally, its integration with Jenkins pipelines for automating builds and performing various checks enhances its utility.
Daniel Antonio Jimenez Quintana - PeerSpot reviewer
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…

Quotes from Members

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

Pros

"It has consistently performed well without major issues, providing a reliable code management and collaboration environment."
"The product is easy to maintain."
"The product’s most valuable features are private repositories and the ability to work as a proxy for implementing CI/CD pipelines."
"Bitbucket Server supports code collaboration by providing commands developers can use to check in code. Through comments, developers can specify the purpose of the code check-in. Additionally, Bitbucket allows tagging of code for releases."
"It is an easily scalable solution."
"I believe it's user-friendly for our developers, and it's effective in terms of traceability for tracking our actions."
"The platform's most valuable features are the code reviews and the ability to add comments to the code."
"Its standout features are the seamless integration with various intelligent tools and its user-friendly nature."
"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

"The UI could be enhanced."
"Some of the capabilities that I am looking for from a command line are not really available."
"Bitbucket Server can experience performance issues when pushing a large amount of code. This process may take a considerable amount of time."
"The improvements in the product could be made to expand third-party integrations and enhance support for open-source projects."
"The user experience is tedious and long-winded. It could also be smoother from an admin's perspective."
"We opted for the on-premises solution, and while it's quite expensive, I believe there's room for improvement in terms of pricing."
"If I want to mail someone a master branch, then sometimes it shows some conflict with other codes in the master branch."
"The product interface consists of multiple features that are complicated to navigate for new users."
"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."
"The protection needs to be improved."
 

Pricing and Cost Advice

"There is a cost to use this solution but it is based on how many users are using it. If you have 50 users or 1,000 users the price will be very different."
"The platform offers a free version for public repositories, which benefits open-source projects."
"One needs to pay towards the licensing charges associated with the product."
"Bitbucket Server is quite expensive compared to other products."
"The solution comes as a part of the suite."
"As for licensing, Bitbucket is one of the more affordable options."
"The tool's licensing costs are yearly. Prices can become expensive if you have a lot of users."
"We opted for the on-premises solution, and while it's quite expensive, I believe there's room for improvement in terms of pricing. The licensing is based on the number of users, but I'm not entirely certain about the details."
"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
Computer Software Company
15%
Financial Services Firm
15%
Manufacturing Company
10%
Healthcare Company
7%
Manufacturing Company
25%
Computer Software Company
11%
Financial Services Firm
11%
Government
9%
 

Company Size

By reviewers
Large Enterprise
Midsize Enterprise
Small Business
By reviewers
Company SizeCount
Small Business9
Midsize Enterprise4
Large Enterprise15
No data available
 

Questions from the Community

What needs improvement with Bitbucket Server?
There are absolutely things that could be improved in collaboration features in Bitbucket Server, with respect to people who are not using it every day, such as managers who need to be able to appr...
What is your primary use case for Bitbucket Server?
We use Bitbucket Server for storing code. It is a way to manage configuration items, keep track of code, commits, and pull requests.
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...
What is your experience regarding pricing and costs for IBM Rational ClearCase?
IBM Rational ClearCase, like any other IBM tool, is expensive.
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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