Best Patch Management Software · 2026

Ivanti Neurons logoIvanti Neurons vs PDQ Connect logoPDQ Connect

Ivanti Neurons vs PDQ Connect: on our data-weighted scoring, PDQ Connect edges ahead (7.5 vs 6.6/10). Ivanti Neurons starts at Custom quote and is best for large enterprises needing risk-based patch prioritization at scale; PDQ Connect starts at Custom quote and is best for teams that want pdq's deployment power for remote/cloud-managed devices. Choose PDQ Connect for the stronger overall track record; consider Ivanti Neurons if its pricing model or fit matches your environment better. Side-by-side table below.

Ivanti Neurons

7.2/10
MSP Compared score
Starting price
Custom quote
Reviews
4.0/5 (~50 G2 reviews)
Free trial
Deployment
Cloud + on-prem
Best for
Large enterprises needing risk-based patch prioritization at scale
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Our pick

PDQ Connect

8.0/10
MSP Compared score
Starting price
Custom quote
Reviews
4.6/5 (~40 G2 reviews)
Free trial
14 days
Deployment
Cloud
Best for
Teams that want PDQ's deployment power for remote/cloud-managed devices
Visit PDQ Connect →

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Strengths at a glance

Six criteria, each scored 0–10 on the same scale from real review data, public pricing and feature coverage. See our methodology →

EditorialUser reviewsAdoptionAffordabilityFeature breadthEase of trial
Ivanti NeuronsPDQ Connect
CriterionIvanti NeuronsPDQ Connect
Editorial 6.6 7.5
User reviews 8.0 9.2
Adoption 4.5 4.3
Affordability 5.0 5.0
Feature breadth 4.0 4.0
Ease of trial 3.0 6.0

Ivanti Neurons vs PDQ Connect: head-to-head

Ivanti Neurons vs PDQ Connect — specs and pricing
Ivanti NeuronsPDQ Connect
Starting price Custom quote Custom quote
Pricing model quote per device
Free trial / tier 14 days
Best for Large enterprises needing risk-based patch prioritization at scale Teams that want PDQ's deployment power for remote/cloud-managed devices
Deployment Cloud + on-prem Cloud
G2 rating 4.0/5 (50) 4.6/5 (40)
Capterra rating
Our score 6.6 7.5

Choose Ivanti Neurons if…

You need large enterprises needing risk-based patch prioritization at scale.

Pros

  • Strong risk prioritization
  • Enterprise scale
  • Broad platform

Cons

  • Enterprise pricing/complexity
  • Vendor had notable CVEs
  • Quote-only

Ivanti Neurons pricing · review

Choose PDQ Connect if…

You need teams that want pdq's deployment power for remote/cloud-managed devices.

Pros

  • Cloud version of PDQ's strong deployment engine
  • Manages remote devices
  • Simple agent

Cons

  • Newer than Deploy
  • Windows-focused
  • Per-device pricing

PDQ Connect pricing · review

In depth

Pricing: PDQ Connect vs Ivanti Neurons

PDQ Connect bills on a per device model from Custom quote (14 days trial), while Ivanti Neurons uses a quote model from Custom quote. Because the models differ, the cheaper option flips depending on your fleet size — model both at your seat/endpoint count.

Features & deployment

PDQ Connect ships 4 headline capabilities (Agent-based cloud management, Patch + custom deployment, Works off-network, Inventory + reporting) and deploys Cloud. Ivanti Neurons ships 4 (Risk-based patch prioritization, OS + third-party patching, Patch intelligence/SLA data, Hyperautomation), deploying Cloud + on-prem.

Ratings & verdict

PDQ Connect holds 4.6/5 (~40 G2 reviews); Ivanti Neurons holds 4.0/5 (~50 G2 reviews). On our data-weighted score, PDQ Connect edges ahead (7.5 vs 6.6/10). Pick Ivanti Neurons instead when large enterprises needing risk-based patch prioritization at scale. See PDQ Connect alternatives or Ivanti Neurons alternatives.

Frequently asked questions

Ivanti Neurons vs PDQ Connect: which is better?
Ivanti Neurons vs PDQ Connect: on our data-weighted scoring, PDQ Connect edges ahead (7.5 vs 6.6/10). Ivanti Neurons starts at Custom quote and is best for large enterprises needing risk-based patch prioritization at scale; PDQ Connect starts at Custom quote and is best for teams that want pdq's deployment power for remote/cloud-managed devices.
Is Ivanti Neurons cheaper than PDQ Connect?
Ivanti Neurons starts at Custom quote and PDQ Connect starts at Custom quote (see the pricing rows for models and limits).
Data as of June 16, 2026. Sources: ivanti.com, pdq.com. Figures are pulled from public vendor and security data and refreshed automatically.