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IBM Rational ClearCase vs OpenText Solutions Business Manager comparison

 

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

Categories and Ranking

IBM Rational ClearCase
Ranking in Software Configuration Management
7th
Average Rating
6.4
Number of Reviews
6
Ranking in other categories
Version Control (9th)
OpenText Solutions Business...
Ranking in Software Configuration Management
9th
Average Rating
8.0
Number of Reviews
4
Ranking in other categories
Business Orchestration and Automation Technologies (39th)
 

Mindshare comparison

As of May 2026, in the Software Configuration Management category, the mindshare of IBM Rational ClearCase is 11.2%, up from 7.3% compared to the previous year. The mindshare of OpenText Solutions Business Manager is 6.7%, up from 1.5% compared to the previous year. It is calculated based on PeerSpot user engagement data.
Software Configuration Management Mindshare Distribution
ProductMindshare (%)
IBM Rational ClearCase11.2%
OpenText Solutions Business Manager6.7%
Other82.1%
Software Configuration Management
 

Featured Reviews

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…
it_user713322 - PeerSpot reviewer
Works at a tech company with 51-200 employees
We've used it for traditional help desk and defect tracking endeavors
It is the Swiss Army knife of software applications. If you have a process, SBM can be easily used to track and report on that process We've used it for traditional help desk and defect tracking endeavors, but we've also used it for HR, Marketing, and even some non-traditional government…

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. I have not had any difficulty with reliability."
"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."
"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."
"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."
"IBM Rational ClearCase is a stable solution, and I have not had any difficulty with reliability."
"There was a significant ROI, as the development of weekly metrics from Excel spreadsheets, Lotus Notes databases, Access databases, and some Word documents went from a two to three day affair to a process that now takes seconds."
"Estimates from all teams are visible in one general ticket (PFC)."
"Allows us to automate work flows to provision IS services."
"The Composer is absolutely a magical tool, allowing you to get a fully functional app based on your process sketch in a couple of hours, without knowing BPMN notation."
 

Cons

"This is an expensive product and the price could be reduced."
"The protection needs to be improved."
"The solution's UI is slow compared to other tools. It is an old tool."
"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."
"IBM's support of ClearCase is slipping."
"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."
"User interface and links between tickets. For me, Jira is the ideal tool."
"Reporting is generally very good, but people always want more."
"Response time could improve."
 

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

By visitors reading reviews
Manufacturing Company
22%
Financial Services Firm
12%
Government
9%
Comms Service Provider
6%
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Company Size

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Small Business
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Also Known As

Rational ClearCase
Micro Focus Solutions Business Manager, Serena Solutions Business Manager, TeamTrack
 

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Sample Customers

Atos SE, FEI, STM
eBay, AgustaWestland, EMI Music, LenderLive, Martin-Baker Aircraft Co. Ltd.
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