• Home
  • Helix Core vs. IBM Rational ClearCase

Helix Core vs IBM Rational ClearCase comparison

Cancel
You must select at least 2 products to compare!
Perforce Logo
Helix Core
Read 5 Helix Core reviews
87 views|80 comparisons
100% willing to recommend
IBM Logo
IBM Rational ClearCase
Read 6 IBM Rational ClearCase reviews
664 views|472 comparisons
66% willing to recommend
Comparison Buyer's Guide
Download the complete report
Buyer's Guide
Software Configuration Management
May 2024
Executive Summary

We performed a comparison between Helix Core and IBM Rational ClearCase based on real PeerSpot user reviews.

Find out what your peers are saying about Broadcom, BMC, Microsoft and others in Software Configuration Management.
To learn more, read our detailed Software Configuration Management Report (Updated: May 2024).
Download the complete report
769,599 professionals have used our research since 2012.
Featured Review
Anonymous User
We moved all our collaborative storage into the solution’s servers.
Anonymous User
Researched Helix Core but chose IBM Rational ClearCase: I appreciate the MultiSite feature.
For years, it was the only solution for a global organization.
Quotes From Members
We asked business professionals to review the solutions they use.
Here are some excerpts of what they said:
Pricing and Cost Advice
Information Not Available
  • "This is a very expensive product."
  • "IBM Rational ClearCase, like any other IBM tool, is expensive."

    • More IBM Rational ClearCase Pricing and Cost Advice →

    report
    See Which Vendors Are Best For You
    Use our free recommendation engine to learn which Software Configuration Management solutions are best for your needs.
    See Recommendations
    769,599 professionals have used our research since 2012.
    Questions from the Community
    Ask a question

    Earn 20 points

    What do you like most about IBM Rational ClearCase?
    Top Answer:IBM Rational ClearCase is a stable solution. I have not had any difficulty with reliability.
    Read all 2 answers   →
    What needs improvement with IBM Rational ClearCase?
    Top Answer: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.
    Read all 2 answers   →
    What is your primary use case for IBM Rational ClearCase?
    Top Answer: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.
    Read all 2 answers   →
    Ranking
    12th
    out of 14 in Software Configuration Management
    Views
    87
    Comparisons
    80
    Reviews
    0
    Average Words per Review
    0
    Rating
    N/A
    4th
    out of 14 in Software Configuration Management
    Views
    664
    Comparisons
    472
    Reviews
    1
    Average Words per Review
    197
    Rating
    6.0
    Comparisons
    Also Known As
    Perforce
    Rational ClearCase
    Learn More
    Perforce
    IBM
    Overview

    Perforce, the Fast Software Configuration Management System, is a tool that versions and manages source code and digital assets for enterprises. Perforce is easy to install, learn and administer; seamlessly handles distributed development; and supports developers across a large number of platforms. Perforce ensures development integrity by grouping multi-file updates into atomic changes, enables concurrent development, and intelligently manages multiple software releases using its Inter-File Branching system.

    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.

    Sample Customers
    Intuit, Disney, Nvidia, Ubisoft, Samsung, Vmware, Adidas, Pixar, salesforce.com, EA
    Atos SE, FEI, STM
    Top Industries
    VISITORS READING REVIEWS
    Computer Software Company22%
    Financial Services Firm13%
    Manufacturing Company9%
    Real Estate/Law Firm9%
    VISITORS READING REVIEWS
    Manufacturing Company23%
    Computer Software Company13%
    Financial Services Firm13%
    Government7%
    Company Size
    VISITORS READING REVIEWS
    Small Business22%
    Midsize Enterprise16%
    Large Enterprise62%
    VISITORS READING REVIEWS
    Small Business13%
    Midsize Enterprise11%
    Large Enterprise77%
    Buyer's Guide
    Software Configuration Management
    May 2024
    Download Free Report
    Find out what your peers are saying about Broadcom, BMC, Microsoft and others in Software Configuration Management. Updated: May 2024.
    DOWNLOAD NOW
    769,599 professionals have used our research since 2012.

    Helix Core is ranked 12th in Software Configuration Management while IBM Rational ClearCase is ranked 4th in Software Configuration Management with 6 reviews. Helix Core is rated 8.4, while IBM Rational ClearCase is rated 6.4. The top reviewer of Helix Core writes "We moved all our collaborative storage into the solution’s servers. ". On the other hand, the top reviewer of IBM Rational ClearCase writes "Difficult to use, not efficient, but stable". Helix Core is most compared with Git and Surround SCM, whereas IBM Rational ClearCase is most compared with Git, GitHub, Bitbucket, IBM Rational ClearQuest and Apache Subversion.

    See our list of best Software Configuration Management vendors and best Version Control vendors.

    We monitor all Software Configuration Management reviews to prevent fraudulent reviews and keep review quality high. We do not post reviews by company employees or direct competitors. We validate each review for authenticity via cross-reference with LinkedIn, and personal follow-up with the reviewer when necessary.