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
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PDQ Connect vs 
PDQ Deploy & Inventory PDQ Connect vs PDQ Deploy & Inventory: on our data-weighted scoring, PDQ Deploy & Inventory edges ahead (7.9 vs 7.5/10). PDQ Connect starts at Custom quote and is best for teams that want pdq's deployment power for remote/cloud-managed devices; PDQ Deploy & Inventory starts at Custom quote and is best for windows-only shops that want fast, scriptable on-prem deployment. Choose PDQ Deploy & Inventory for the stronger overall track record; consider PDQ Connect if its pricing model or fit matches your environment better. Side-by-side table below.
PDQ Deploy & Inventory
8.4/10
MSP Compared score
- Starting price
- Custom quote
- Reviews
- 4.7/5 (~60 G2 reviews)
- Free trial
- 14 days
- Deployment
- On-prem
- Best for
- Windows-only shops that want fast, scriptable on-prem deployment
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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 →
| Criterion | PDQ Connect | PDQ Deploy & Inventory |
|---|---|---|
| Editorial | 7.5 | 7.9 |
| User reviews | 9.2 | 9.4 |
| Adoption | 4.3 | 4.7 |
| Affordability | 5.0 | 5.0 |
| Feature breadth | 4.0 | 5.0 |
| Ease of trial | 6.0 | 6.0 |
PDQ Connect vs PDQ Deploy & Inventory: head-to-head
| PDQ Connect | PDQ Deploy & Inventory | |
|---|---|---|
| Starting price | Custom quote | Custom quote |
| Pricing model | per device | per machine |
| Free trial / tier | 14 days | 14 days |
| Best for | Teams that want PDQ's deployment power for remote/cloud-managed devices | Windows-only shops that want fast, scriptable on-prem deployment |
| Deployment | Cloud | On-prem |
| G2 rating | 4.6/5 (40) | 4.7/5 (60) |
| Capterra rating | — | — |
| Our score | 7.5 | 7.9 |
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
Choose PDQ Deploy & Inventory if…
You need windows-only shops that want fast, scriptable on-prem deployment.
Pros
- Fast and reliable on Windows
- Huge ready-made package library
- Loved by sysadmins
Cons
- Windows-only
- On-prem (agentless on LAN)
- Pricing not fully public
In depth
Pricing: PDQ Deploy & Inventory vs PDQ Connect
PDQ Deploy & Inventory bills on a per machine model from Custom quote (14 days trial), while PDQ Connect uses a per device model from Custom quote (14 days trial). Because the models differ, the cheaper option flips depending on your fleet size — model both at your seat/endpoint count.
Features & deployment
PDQ Deploy & Inventory ships 5 headline capabilities (Pre-built application library, Custom package deployment, Inventory + reporting, Scheduling + targeting) and deploys On-prem. PDQ Connect ships 4 (Agent-based cloud management, Patch + custom deployment, Works off-network, Inventory + reporting), deploying Cloud.
Ratings & verdict
PDQ Deploy & Inventory holds 4.7/5 (~60 G2 reviews); PDQ Connect holds 4.6/5 (~40 G2 reviews). On our data-weighted score, PDQ Deploy & Inventory edges ahead (7.9 vs 7.5/10). Pick PDQ Connect instead when teams that want pdq’s deployment power for remote/cloud-managed devices. See PDQ Deploy & Inventory alternatives or PDQ Connect alternatives.
Frequently asked questions
- PDQ Connect vs PDQ Deploy & Inventory: which is better?
- PDQ Connect vs PDQ Deploy & Inventory: on our data-weighted scoring, PDQ Deploy & Inventory edges ahead (7.9 vs 7.5/10). PDQ Connect starts at Custom quote and is best for teams that want pdq's deployment power for remote/cloud-managed devices; PDQ Deploy & Inventory starts at Custom quote and is best for windows-only shops that want fast, scriptable on-prem deployment.
- Is PDQ Connect cheaper than PDQ Deploy & Inventory?
- PDQ Connect starts at Custom quote and PDQ Deploy & Inventory starts at Custom quote (see the pricing rows for models and limits).