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IBM Engineering Workflow Management vs IBM Rational ClearQuest comparison

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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
18
Ranking in other categories
Enterprise Agile Planning Tools (10th)
IBM Rational ClearQuest
Ranking in Software Configuration Management
5th
Average Rating
7.2
Number of Reviews
4
Ranking in other categories
Defect Tracking (1st)
 

Mindshare comparison

As of September 2026, in the Software Configuration Management category, the mindshare of IBM Engineering Workflow Management is 10.1%, up from 4.5% compared to the previous year. The mindshare of IBM Rational ClearQuest is 9.8%, up from 8.0% 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 ClearQuest9.8%
Other80.1%
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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.
it_user808977 - PeerSpot reviewer
Software Developer at a tech vendor with 11-50 employees
It can be adapted to any process flow
ClearQuest is a Defect Tracking system with a highly adaptable state machine together with an easy to use API, which can do all of the functions available in the GUI. This simplifies integration and automation of many steps is why the organization still uses a much older version, as there are no…

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 features of the solution are highly customizable reports and visibility for all the higher management."
"Overall, Workflow allows us to manage our stories, sprints, hydration and releases."
"It’s not cheap, but it is worth the price."
"E2E tool for SCM, features like customization of CR and IR flow is valuable."
"Traceability reporting is inbuilt and includes all your requirements."
"Rational Team Concert is the part of CLM solution and can be easily integrated with the requirement module, Rational DOORS, and the quality module, Rational Quality Manager, which allows organizations to automate the whole SDLC under the same umbrella with seamless integration."
"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."
"It was an all-in-one solution for source code, integrated source control, defect tracking, and project planning."
"Customization level of the tool to meet client’s requirements, you can do almost all of the customizations for a project or ticket management system, and notification, hooks, and UI customization are very stable."
"The workflow feature with stateful record types and the ability to implement these rapidly in our project have been of value to us."
"In combination with a good Configuration Management plan, an organization can create an optimal level of administration and automation creating good traceability in your tasks."
"It can be adapted to any process flow and easily be integrated with other in-house tools using the ClearQuest API."
"The combination of a highly flexible state machine together with a platform independent API enables possibilities to automate many steps that in many systems are manual."
"This enabled us to completely migrate from paper-based forms to electronic forms for a number of business areas."
 

Cons

"If you have multiple projects on one server, the tool becomes very slow, and some reports take longer to load."
"Upgrades, even minor versions, seem too labour intensive, especially with the enhanced objects, which is why the Jazz platform should be so good."
"There were issues, but they have been solved."
"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."
"Permission logic is a big issue as it is very difficult to provide permissions at individual level."
"Lacks ability to customize and reporting can be slow."
"The search functionality for files in branches (streams) is very weak."
"There is a lot of scope for improvement, namely: Loading of content as it is extremely slow. Customizing attributes like story points since it is not available."
"The user interface could benefit from a more modern look and feel."
"Lack of a modern web interface compared to other systems might discourage customers."
"However, the user interface seems very static and the user experience was not the best."
"It’s very expensive, especially considering that there are much more economical options out there."
 

Pricing and Cost Advice

"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."
"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."
"I've heard IBM Engineering Workflow Management is more expensive than other tools."
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Top Industries

By visitors reading reviews
Manufacturing Company
13%
Government
10%
Comms Service Provider
9%
Financial Services Firm
9%
Manufacturing Company
27%
Outsourcing Company
11%
Financial Services Firm
7%
Construction Company
5%
 

Company Size

By reviewers
Large Enterprise
Midsize Enterprise
Small Business
By reviewers
Company SizeCount
Small Business3
Midsize Enterprise5
Large Enterprise9
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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?
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Also Known As

IBM Rational Team Concert (IBM ALM), IBM RTC
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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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