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IBM Rational ClearCase vs IBM Rational RequisitePro [EOL] comparison

IBM Rational ClearCase and IBM Rational RequisitePro [EOL] are both solutions in the Software Configuration Management category. Additionally, 66% of IBM Rational ClearCase users are willing to recommend the solution, compared to 100% of IBM Rational RequisitePro [EOL] users who would recommend it.
IBM Rational ClearCase
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66% willing to recommend
 

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Categories and Ranking

IBM Rational ClearCase
Average Rating
6.4
Number of Reviews
6
Ranking in other categories
Software Configuration Management (7th), Version Control (9th)
IBM Rational RequisitePro [...
Average Rating
8.0
Number of Reviews
1
Ranking in other categories
No ranking in other categories
 

Featured Reviews

Daniel Antonio Jimenez Quintana - PeerSpot reviewer
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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it_user5838 - PeerSpot reviewer
it_user5838
Senior Manager of Infrastructure at a retailer with 10,001+ employees
Provides traceability for internal applications.
I especially value the complete traceability and ease of use with Microsoft Word We did a complete traceability matrix for our most complex internal applications. Improved performance and usability Compatibility with other tools I have used it for ten years. I did not encounter any stability…
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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

"Therefore when we started using ClearCase, it was like a miracle."
"IBM Rational ClearCase is a stable solution, and I have not had any difficulty with reliability."
"What I like most is that it is very stable."
"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."
"The features allowed us to meet requirements for SOX and set a centralized guideline for our development teams."
"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."
"I especially value the complete traceability and ease of use with Microsoft Word."
 

Cons

"Customer service is mediocre. Technical support is mediocre."
"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."
"This is an expensive product and the price could be reduced."
"The protection needs to be improved."
"IBM's support of ClearCase is slipping."
"The solution's UI is slow compared to other tools. It is an old tool."
"Look for a more modern product. Your suppliers and developers will be happier."
"Only go with this solution if you are not pursuing Agile development."
 

Pricing and Cost Advice

"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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Manufacturing Company
22%
Financial Services Firm
11%
Government
9%
Outsourcing Company
6%
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Also Known As

Rational ClearCase
Rational RequisitePro
 

Overview

IBM Rational ClearCase is a version control tool facilitating collaboration among developers. It assists in managing code versions and configurations effectively, making it crucial for large-scale development projects.

IBM Rational ClearCase provides robust support for software configuration management, enabling efficient tracking and management of development activities. It integrates seamlessly with existing environments, enhancing productivity by maintaining various versions of project files and streamlining teamwork. Its scalability accommodates the dynamic needs of development teams, fostering a comprehensive approach to software lifecycle management.

What are the key features of IBM Rational ClearCase?
  • Versioned Object Base: Stores source code and configuration files, supporting parallel development.
  • Baseline Management: Allows comparisons between different project baselines to track progress.
  • Integration with IDEs: Facilitates working within familiar development environments.
  • Access Controls: Manages permissions to restrict or grant access to project assets.
  • Change Set Tracking: Documents and reviews modifications efficiently within teams.
What benefits should users look for in reviews?
  • Enhanced Collaboration: Facilitates teamwork through synchronized version control.
  • Improved Efficiency: Streamlines operations by automating repetitive tasks.
  • Scalability: Grows with project complexity and team size.
  • Reduced Errors: Minimizes risks with comprehensive change tracking and management.

In industries such as aerospace, telecommunications, and finance, IBM Rational ClearCase is implemented to ensure rigorous compliance and traceability standards are met. Its comprehensive management capabilities allow these industries to maintain strict regulatory requirements while promoting innovation and collaboration in software development processes.

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IBM Rational RequisitePro, a requirements management tool that teams can use to manage project requirements comprehensively in order to promote communication and collaboration among team members and reduce project risk. Requirements management is essential for improving your software development process. Rational RequisitePro uses a project database for managing requirements in views with sort and query capabilities. It also includes integration with Microsoft Word for creating and maintaining requirements documents that are linked to the database for real-time updates to requirements from within documents. The database and Word integration helps you organize and prioritize your requirements, trace relationships between them, and track changes that affect them. Traceability features visually indicate how changes affect the project, thereby helping to perform impact analysis and make informed decisions for scope management or resource allocation. Rational RequisitePro captures the change history for each requirement, thereby providing a paper audit of the evolution of project requirements.
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Sample Customers

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