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We performed a comparison between IBM Rational ClearQuest and Visual SourceSafe based on real PeerSpot user reviews.

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IBM Rational ClearQuest is a fully customizable database workflow application development and production system. It provides flexible change and defect tracking, customizable processes, near real-time reporting and lifecycle traceability for better visibility and control of the software development lifecycle. IBM Rational ClearQuest provides scalable, multiplatform support to any size organization so you can continue to customize processes as your development needs evolve.

Microsoft Visual SourceSafe, a file-level version control system that delivers restore point and team coordination capabilities.
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Atos SE, STM, Regence BlueCross BlueShield
XP Investimentos, Weichert Lead Network, Arelik, ACS
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Manufacturing Company23%
Computer Software Company10%
Government9%
Energy/Utilities Company6%
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Small Business22%
Midsize Enterprise9%
Large Enterprise69%
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IBM Rational ClearQuest is ranked 7th in Software Configuration Management while Visual SourceSafe is ranked 14th in Software Configuration Management. IBM Rational ClearQuest is rated 7.2, while Visual SourceSafe is rated 7.0. The top reviewer of IBM Rational ClearQuest writes "Tracks change requests, problems, and physical asset management. I would like to see data type for floating point numbers. ". On the other hand, the top reviewer of Visual SourceSafe writes "Provides for the setup of software development teams in a sandbox environment. I would like to see external backup for project source code files to the cloud". IBM Rational ClearQuest is most compared with Jira, IBM Rational ClearCase, HCL Compass and IBM Rational Synergy, whereas Visual SourceSafe is most compared with .

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