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 9.0, while Perforce is ranked #8 with an average rating of 7.0. Git holds a 8.5% mindshare in VC, compared to Perforce’s 2.4% 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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617 Comparison Views

95% willing to recommend

Helix Core

Read 6 Helix Core reviews

336 Views
155 Comparison Views

100% willing to recommend

IBM Rational ClearCase

Read 6 IBM Rational ClearCase reviews

565 Views
346 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 July 2025, in the Version Control category, the mindshare of Git is 8.5%, up from 7.4% compared to the previous year. The mindshare of Helix Core is 2.4%, up from 1.5% compared to the previous year. The mindshare of IBM Rational ClearCase is 5.5%, up from 2.6% compared to the previous year. It is calculated based on PeerSpot user engagement data.

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Hari Kathireshan

Sr PHP Developer at GE

An easy-to-use solution that can be used for configuration management

We use Git for configuration management Git is an easy-to-use solution that can be used for parallel working. Git's user interface could be improved. I have been using Git for almost eight years. Git is a stable solution. Git is a scalable solution. Around 2,000 users use the solution in our…

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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

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

"Code versioning, for example, we work in the branch and want to come back to this branch another time.Git is a very useful tool, helpful to collaborate with other members in the group to finish more rapidly our work."

"Git is a product everyone uses, so it's almost inescapable. I like the fact that there is a large ecosystem around it. You can bolt various graphical user interfaces onto it or sign up for various repositories like GitHub and AWS CodeCommit. Git has a large community, so there are lots of resources and knowledge bases you can use."

"The most valuable feature of Git is its ability to track updates, such as firmware documentation. Additionally, many people can make changes to code without problems. It is able to solve conflicts very easily."

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

"The implementation is easy."

"Git is a stable solution. Stability-wise, I rate the solution a ten out of ten."

"I believe it is beneficial to maintain a detailed log or history of who did what to a project and which user committed to the change."

More Git pros

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

"The customer service and support are excellent."

"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

"Synchronization could be better. Sometimes when you create a branch and merge it into another branch, I think it's a bit complex for no reason. The initial setup is also tricky when you do it for the first time."

"New developers sometimes find it difficult to call a review or create a request."

"Git is mostly command based and needs to have a helpful user interface."

"The UI can be more user-friendly."

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

"There is room for improvement in the pricing model of Git."

"Some challenges arise when Git is not used correctly, particularly in managing branches. It's easy to get lost, but these challenges can be overcome with proper management. A common advice is maintaining the repository and ensuring developers are in sync with the production branch. Branches should be promptly merged into development to avoid getting lost in many branches."

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

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."

"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."

Pricing and Cost Advice

"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."

"The tool is an open-source product."

"The platform is less expensive."

"Git is an open-source software."

"We use the open-source version."

"This is an open-source solution, so there are no licensing fees associated with it, and no extra, 'hidden' charges."

"There are some extra costs to Git, but it depends on your use case."

"Git is completely 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%

Manufacturing Company

15%

Financial Services Firm

14%

Healthcare Company

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Manufacturing Company

24%

Computer Software Company

14%

Financial Services Firm

12%

Government

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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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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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