Git vs Helix Core vs IBM Rational ClearCase comparison

Git and Perforce are both solutions in the Version Control category. Git is ranked #4 with an average rating of 8.7, while Perforce is ranked #8 with an average rating of 7.0. Git holds a 7.9% mindshare in VC, compared to Perforce’s 1.9% mindshare. Additionally, 95% of Git users are willing to recommend the solution, compared to 100% of Perforce users who would recommend it.

Git

Read 38 Git reviews

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1,007 Comparison Views

95% willing to recommend

Helix Core

Read 6 Helix Core reviews

339 Views
218 Comparison Views

100% willing to recommend

IBM Rational ClearCase

Read 6 IBM Rational ClearCase reviews

621 Views
417 Comparison Views

66% willing to recommend

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We performed a comparison between Git, Helix Core, and IBM Rational ClearCase based on real PeerSpot user reviews.

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Mindshare comparison

As of May 2025, in the Version Control category, the mindshare of Git is 7.9%, down from 8.5% compared to the previous year. The mindshare of Helix Core is 1.9%, up from 1.7% compared to the previous year. The mindshare of IBM Rational ClearCase is 4.2%, up from 3.1% compared to the previous year. It is calculated based on PeerSpot user engagement data.

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Srujan Panuganti

Scientist - Instrument II at AbbVie

An excellent open source, software hosting solution that provides strong version control functionality and a user-friendly interface

We use this solution to host our software, and where we need to develop new features and new functionality, we create new branch from our existing software, work on our branch, develop it, test it, validate it, and then merge it with the master or main software The best thing about this solution…

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Daniel Kirschner

Technical Lead, Methods & Tools at Volkswagen

Configuration management features improve workflow but require a steep learning curve

I need to work more with Helix Core to identify specific areas for improvement. However, it has an extensive feature set that leads to a steep learning curve, where users need to learn quite a bit of features to work with it effectively. While its customization is not an issue, the GUI might not appeal to everyone.

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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 most valuable feature of this solution is the branch management functionality."

"It is a pretty standard product with features like git clone and development branches."

"The most valuable feature of Git is its reliability and user popularity."

"Git has a lot of online tutorials and resources available."

"Git is easy to use."

"The features I am most impressed by is the automation."

"Git's learning curve is shallow, making the solution easy to use after a few tutorials."

"We use the tool to store codes."

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"The customer service and support are excellent."

"I find the configuration management features of Helix Core particularly valuable."

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

"ClearCase integrates well with other engineering tools and frameworks such as the Eclipse environment."

"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."

Cons

"If the file changes are on the same line, we need to resolve a merge conflict manually. Let's say there is a merge conflict on line 50 because we have multiple commits on the same line number. Git could add some artificial intelligence to resolve the conflict automatically."

"The solution works perfectly fine so far."

"There is nothing that could be improved at this time."

"The price could be improved."

"I would rate the initial setup process a four, on a scale from one to 10, with one being the most difficult and 10 being the easiest. The reason for this rating is that once there are conflicts, it takes a lot of effort to resolve them."

"The tool's user interface is terrible. It needs to be more user-friendly."

"The product needs to improve its UI."

"I would like to see less updates with the product."

More Git cons

"However, it has an extensive feature set that leads to a steep learning curve, where users need to learn quite a bit of features to work with it effectively."

"It has an extensive feature set that leads to a steep learning curve, where users need to learn quite a bit of features to work with it effectively."

"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."

"The protection needs to be improved."

Pricing and Cost Advice

"Git is an open-source software."

"We use the open-source version."

"As a student, I didn't have to pay for the license."

"I rate the tool's pricing a five out of ten."

"I am not required to pay due to the small number of users we have. We have a small user base, and we are not using the enterprise version."

"Git is completely free."

"Git is free and you don't have to pay for it."

"The tool is free."

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"This is a very expensive product."

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

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Top Industries

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Computer Software Company

15%

Financial Services Firm

15%

Manufacturing Company

15%

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Manufacturing Company

27%

Financial Services Firm

15%

Computer Software Company

13%

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Questions from the Community

What do you like most about Git?

You can have a central code repository using Git and have local code branches.

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What is your experience regarding pricing and costs for Git?

Git is an open-source software.

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What needs improvement with Git?

There is nothing that could be improved at this time.

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What is your experience regarding pricing and costs for Helix Core?

Pricing is relatively moderate at three to four out of ten. I find this cost justified for the capabilities provided ...

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What needs improvement with Helix Core?

I need to work more with Helix Core to identify specific areas for improvement. However, it has an extensive feature ...

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What is your primary use case for Helix Core?

We use Helix Core in our software development processes as a configuration management solution. Our typical use cases...

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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 be...

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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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Compared 8% of the time

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Compared 6% of the time

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Overview

Git is a free and open source distributed version control system designed to handle everything from small to very large projects with speed and efficiency. Git is easy to learn and has a tiny footprint with lightning fast performance. It outclasses SCM tools like Subversion, CVS, Perforce, and ClearCase with features like cheap local branching, convenient staging areas, and multiple workflows.

Git

Perforce, the Fast Software Configuration Management System, is a tool that versions and manages source code and digital assets for enterprises. Perforce is easy to install, learn and administer; seamlessly handles distributed development; and supports developers across a large number of platforms. Perforce ensures development integrity by grouping multi-file updates into atomic changes, enables concurrent development, and intelligently manages multiple software releases using its Inter-File Branching system.

Perforce

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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Intuit, Disney, Nvidia, Ubisoft, Samsung, Vmware, Adidas, Pixar, salesforce.com, EA

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