No more typing reviews! Try our Samantha, our new voice AI agent.

IBM Engineering Workflow Management vs IBM Rational ClearCase comparison

 

Comparison Buyer's Guide

Executive Summary

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

IBM Engineering Workflow Ma...
Ranking in Software Configuration Management
4th
Average Rating
6.8
Reviews Sentiment
6.2
Number of Reviews
18
Ranking in other categories
Enterprise Agile Planning Tools (11th)
IBM Rational ClearCase
Ranking in Software Configuration Management
7th
Average Rating
6.4
Number of Reviews
6
Ranking in other categories
Version Control (9th)
 

Mindshare comparison

As of June 2026, in the Software Configuration Management category, the mindshare of IBM Engineering Workflow Management is 10.1%, up from 3.9% compared to the previous year. The mindshare of IBM Rational ClearCase is 11.0%, up from 7.5% compared to the previous year. It is calculated based on PeerSpot user engagement data.
Software Configuration Management Mindshare Distribution
ProductMindshare (%)
IBM Engineering Workflow Management10.1%
IBM Rational ClearCase11.0%
Other78.9%
Software Configuration Management
 

Featured Reviews

Manoj Sajjan - PeerSpot reviewer
Technical Lead at Microgenesis Techsoft Private limited
Manages complex workflows effectively and offers valuable features
My name is Sofia from PeerSpot regarding my experience with IBM Engineering Workflow Management. It is a leading review site. The solution is very easy to trace. My company name is MicroGenesis TechSoft Private Limited, and my title is Technical Lead. I am interested in being a reference for this vendor. PeerSpot will create an account and email login credentials. The review will be published in written and/or audio format on peerspot.com and made available to other users. PeerSpot will email a link to the written review for editing at any time. The review may be available to third parties on third-party websites. For anonymous reviews, names will not appear. Email notifications relevant to the review are optional and can be opted out at any time. The use of reviews is subject to PeerSpot's terms of use at peerspot.com/tos. On a scale of 1-10, I rate IBM Engineering Workflow Management a 10.
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…

Quotes from Members

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

Pros

"It was an all-in-one solution for source code, integrated source control, defect tracking, and project planning."
"Traceability reporting is inbuilt and includes all your requirements."
"The pricing is supposed to be competitive."
"The strong links between work-item tickets and change-sets have enabled simple reporting of changes to software, adding business value by reducing time-to-market."
"Work distribution among team members and accountability for completion with a clearer picture."
"All of the features work together to provide a powerful holistic solution - from the dashboard all the way through to security."
"Easy collaboration between several development teams such as design, development, and testing, and it's also simple to get an overview of a project's status."
"Backlog management is a valuable feature."
"What I like most is that it is very stable."
"The features allowed us to meet requirements for SOX and set a centralized guideline for our development teams."
"Therefore when we started using ClearCase, it was like a miracle."
"ClearCase integrates well with other engineering tools and frameworks such as the Eclipse environment."
"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."
"IBM Rational ClearCase is a stable solution, and I have not had any difficulty with reliability."
 

Cons

"There were issues, but they have been solved."
"Teams need clearer pictures of resource availability in charts and dashboards along with plans."
"Lacks ability to customize and reporting can be slow."
"IBM Engineering Workflow Management can be improved by enhancing its pricing structure, specifically the cost and licensing of this solution."
"Complex client application and web interface that try to do it all."
"Permission logic is a big issue as it is very difficult to provide permissions at individual level."
"I would rate the IBM Engineering Workflow Management a seven or an eight. I am leaning closer to seven based on a couple of items I mentioned that I would like to see or know more about, such as improved reporting."
"Some administrative tasks are difficult to perform. These could be simplified."
"Customer service is mediocre. Technical support is mediocre."
"Look for a more modern product. Your suppliers and developers will be happier."
"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."
"This is an expensive product and the price could be reduced."
"The protection needs to be improved."
"IBM's support of ClearCase is slipping."
 

Pricing and Cost Advice

"It's an expensive investment to make, so the decision should be driven on individual requirements."
"I've heard IBM Engineering Workflow Management is more expensive than other tools."
"It is not a free tool. We use a token-based licensing model, which is specific to IBM. The cost per token is around $115-$120."
"Licensing: The solution cost is high and should be brought down to increase competition."
"This is a very expensive product."
"IBM Rational ClearCase, like any other IBM tool, is expensive."
report
Use our free recommendation engine to learn which Software Configuration Management solutions are best for your needs.
902,588 professionals have used our research since 2012.
 

Top Industries

By visitors reading reviews
Manufacturing Company
15%
Government
12%
Financial Services Firm
8%
Construction Company
7%
Manufacturing Company
21%
Financial Services Firm
12%
Government
10%
Comms Service Provider
6%
 

Company Size

By reviewers
Large Enterprise
Midsize Enterprise
Small Business
By reviewers
Company SizeCount
Small Business3
Midsize Enterprise5
Large Enterprise9
No data available
 

Questions from the Community

What needs improvement with IBM Engineering Workflow Management?
IBM Engineering Workflow Management can be improved by enhancing its pricing structure, specifically the cost and licensing of this solution.
What is your primary use case for IBM Engineering Workflow Management?
The typical use case for IBM Engineering Workflow Management is to streamline project management and ensure efficient workflow.
What advice do you have for others considering IBM Engineering Workflow Management?
My name is Sofia from PeerSpot regarding my experience with IBM Engineering Workflow Management. It is a leading review site. The solution is very easy to trace. My company name is MicroGenesis Tec...
Ask a question
Earn 20 points
 

Also Known As

IBM Rational Team Concert (IBM ALM), IBM RTC
Rational ClearCase
 

Overview

 

Sample Customers

Telstra Corporation, Visteon, Atos SE, Panasonic Automotive Systems, IBM Global Technology Services, CareCore National, JTEKT Corp., ItaÒ BBA, Avea, CACEIS, Danske Bank Group, APIS IT
Atos SE, FEI, STM
Find out what your peers are saying about IBM Engineering Workflow Management vs. IBM Rational ClearCase and other solutions. Updated: June 2026.
902,588 professionals have used our research since 2012.