PDQ Deploy & Inventory
Making device management simple and secure.
Overview
PDQ.com offers two core products that work together: PDQ Deploy and PDQ Inventory. PDQ Deploy is a software deployment tool that allows administrators to silently install software and patches to Windows computers on their network. PDQ Inventory is a system management tool that scans Windows computers to collect hardware, software, and configuration data. When used together, they form a powerful solution for patch management, enabling administrators to identify which machines need updates (Inventory) and then push those updates (Deploy).
✨ Key Features
- Automated software and patch deployment (Deploy)
- Hardware and software inventory (Inventory)
- Pre-built package library for common applications
- Customizable deployment packages
- Dynamic collections based on inventory data
- Agentless architecture
🎯 Key Differentiators
- Simplicity and ease of use
- Agentless architecture
- Extensive pre-built package library
- Strong community and support resources
Unique Value: PDQ.com simplifies and automates the tedious work of Windows endpoint management, allowing sysadmins to deploy software and gather inventory information in minutes, not hours.
🎯 Use Cases (4)
✅ Best For
- Quickly deploying patches for applications like Java, Chrome, and Adobe to all computers on a network
- Creating dynamic groups of computers that are missing a specific patch and targeting them for deployment
- Generating reports on software versions and hardware specifications
💡 Check With Vendor
Verify these considerations match your specific requirements:
- Organizations with macOS or Linux endpoints
- Companies needing a cloud-based solution for managing remote workers
- Users who require a full RMM suite with ticketing and remote control
🏆 Alternatives
PDQ is significantly easier and faster to set up and use than complex solutions like Microsoft SCCM. Its agentless nature is also an advantage for some organizations. However, it is limited to on-premises, Windows-only environments.
💻 Platforms
✅ Offline Mode Available
🔌 Integrations
🛟 Support Options
- ✓ Email Support
- ✓ Dedicated Support (Enterprise tier)
🔒 Compliance & Security
💰 Pricing
✓ 14-day free trial
Free tier: Limited features in Deploy and Inventory
📊 Market Info
Customers: 20000+
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