IBM Engineering Workflow Management vs IBM Rational ClearCase comparison

IBM Engineering Workflow Management and IBM Rational ClearCase are both solutions in the Software Configuration Management category. IBM Engineering Workflow Management is ranked #4 with an average rating of 7.0, while IBM Rational ClearCase is ranked #5 with an average rating of 6.0. IBM Engineering Workflow Management holds a 6.5% mindshare in SCM, compared to IBM Rational ClearCase’s 9.8% mindshare. Additionally, 66% of IBM Engineering Workflow Management users are willing to recommend the solution, compared to 66% of IBM Rational ClearCase users who would recommend it.

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66% willing to recommend

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Executive Summary

We performed a comparison between IBM Engineering Workflow Management and IBM Rational ClearCase based on real PeerSpot user reviews.

Find out in this report how the two Software Configuration Management solutions compare in terms of features, pricing, service and support, easy of deployment, and ROI.

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Categories and Ranking

IBM Engineering Workflow Ma...

Ranking in Software Configuration Management

4th

Average Rating

6.8

Reviews Sentiment

6.2

Number of Reviews

Ranking in other categories

Enterprise Agile Planning Tools (10th)

IBM Rational ClearCase

Ranking in Software Configuration Management

5th

Average Rating

6.4

Number of Reviews

Ranking in other categories

Version Control (9th)

Mindshare comparison

As of January 2026, in the Software Configuration Management category, the mindshare of IBM Engineering Workflow Management is 6.5%, up from 2.8% compared to the previous year. The mindshare of IBM Rational ClearCase is 9.8%, up from 7.4% compared to the previous year. It is calculated based on PeerSpot user engagement data.

Software Configuration Management Market Share Distribution
Product	Market Share (%)
IBM Engineering Workflow Management	6.5%
IBM Rational ClearCase	9.8%
Other	83.7%

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Manoj Sajjan

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.

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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 best features of this solution are its task management capabilities and integration options, and IBM Engineering Workflow Management provides excellent flexibility and collaborative tools."

"Good for managing stories, sprints, hydration and releases."

"We can track the status of test cases (passed or saved) in a single view. Based on releases and other attributes, we generate various reports and extract metrics from the data."

"Agile templates give us a standard methodology for every Agile project. Also, the ability to create our own object types and linkages to features/epics allows us to enhance the verification of feature readiness."

"Work distribution among team members and accountability for completion with a clearer picture."

"Traceability reporting is inbuilt and includes all your requirements."

"The tool provides traceability and reporting, which are important for compliance and measuring progress."

"All of the features work together to provide a powerful holistic solution - from the dashboard all the way through to security."

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"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

"IBM Engineering Workflow Management can be improved by enhancing its pricing structure, specifically the cost and licensing of this solution."

"Improved graphics in terms of metrics and connectivity to SharePoint from Microsoft products would be beneficial."

"Some administrative tasks are difficult to perform. These could be simplified."

"Lacks ability to customize and reporting can be slow."

"Teams need clearer pictures of resource availability in charts and dashboards along with plans."

"If you have multiple projects on one server, the tool becomes very slow, and some reports take longer to load."

"The solution is very heavily vendor dependent."

"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."

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"The protection needs to be improved."

"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."

Pricing and Cost Advice

"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."

"It's an expensive investment to make, so the decision should be driven on individual requirements."

"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."

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Top Industries

By visitors reading reviews

Government

17%

Manufacturing Company

16%

Financial Services Firm

Insurance Company

Manufacturing Company

25%

Financial Services Firm

10%

Government

Computer Software Company

Company Size

By reviewers

Large Enterprise

Midsize Enterprise

Small Business

By reviewers
Company Size	Count
Small Business	3
Midsize Enterprise	5
Large Enterprise	9

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Questions from the Community

What is your experience regarding pricing and costs for IBM Engineering Workflow Management?

I've heard IBM Engineering Workflow Management is more expensive than other tools. On a scale from one to ten, where one is cheap and ten is expensive, I rate the solution's pricing a six out of ten.

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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.

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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.

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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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Also Known As

IBM Rational Team Concert (IBM ALM), IBM RTC

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Overview

IBM Engineering Workflow Management manages plans, tasks, the project status and acts as the critical link between required and delivered work. It provides flexibility to adapt to any process, which enables companies to adopt faster release cycles and manage dependencies across both small and complex development projects. This solution offers no-charge server software and flexible pricing models. It becomes a complete IBM Engineering Lifecycle Management solution—when purchased as a set of seamlessly integrated tools: IBM Engineering Workflow Management, IBM Engineering Test Management, and IBM Engineering Requirements Management DOORS Next.

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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

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

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