IBM Rational ClearCase vs Tidelift comparison

IBM and Tidelift are both solutions in the Version Control category. IBM is ranked #8 with an average rating of 6.0, while Tidelift is ranked #17. IBM holds a 7.7% mindshare in VC, compared to Tidelift’s 1.6% mindshare. Additionally, 66% of IBM users are willing to recommend the solution.

IBM Rational ClearCase

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Categories and Ranking

IBM Rational ClearCase

Ranking in Version Control

8th

Average Rating

6.4

Number of Reviews

Ranking in other categories

Software Configuration Management (5th)

Tidelift

Ranking in Version Control

17th

Average Rating

0.0

Number of Reviews

Ranking in other categories

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Mindshare comparison

As of March 2026, in the Version Control category, the mindshare of IBM Rational ClearCase is 7.7%, up from 3.5% compared to the previous year. The mindshare of Tidelift is 1.6%, up from 0.1% compared to the previous year. It is calculated based on PeerSpot user engagement data.

Version Control Mindshare Distribution
Product	Mindshare (%)
IBM Rational ClearCase	7.7%
Tidelift	1.6%
Other	90.7%

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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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Top Industries

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Manufacturing Company

24%

Government

12%

Financial Services Firm

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Questions from the Community

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

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Overview

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.

IBM

Developer of an open source software marketplace designed to maintain and secure projects for professional software development. The company's marketplace uses a single source for proactively maintained open source components, enabling coders to improve the quality of the software.

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Sample Customers

Atos SE, FEI, STM

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