PDQ: The efficient alternative to Atera
PDQ Connect is a simple yet efficient Atera alternative that offers streamlined Windows device management, whether your fleet is remote, on-prem, or hybrid. Deploy software, patch vulnerabilities, and experience unmatched visibility into your environment.
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Manage your devices with PDQ Connect
Easy
Deploy software and patches to your Windows devices — no matter where they are.
Fast
Automate patches and software deployments with just a few clicks, then get automatic reports.
Clear
Maintain a live view of your entire fleet with custom scanners and prebuilt, customizable reports.
Secure
Detect, prioritize, and remediate vulnerabilities — all from one easy-to-use console.
PDQ Connect vs. Atera
Atera
Atera is a remote monitoring and management (RMM) tool that offers a piecemeal approach to device management. Atera dabbles in virtually every common IT task, but accessing the entire feature suite requires a higher-level subscription or third-party integrations.
Shortcomings:
Built mainly for midsized IT teams
Expensive pricing model for small teams and environments
Inflexible patch management capabilities
Lack of prebuilt, ready-to-deploy packages
Many features require third-party integrations or an upgraded subscription
Limited report customization
PDQ Connect
PDQ Connect is a Windows device management solution built for sysadmins, by sysadmins. Connect laser-focuses on patch management, vulnerability management, inventory management, and software deployment for Windows devices, giving you unmatched control and flexibility to create seamless workflows. And with straightforward pricing starting at $12 per device per year, even the smallest IT teams can make device management simple, secure, and pretty damn quick.
PDQ Connect vs. Atera: Feature breakdown
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Starting price | $12 per device/year | $129–$149 per admin/month |
Accessible, per-device pricing |
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Volume-based pricing |
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Free trial |
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IT automations |
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Custom asset grouping |
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Exportable reports |
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Unlimited in-house custom & prebuilt reports for all customers |
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Prebuilt, ready-to-deploy packages |
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Cloud deployments |
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Automated patch management |
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Automated asset discovery |
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Custom asset grouping |
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Vulnerability scanning |
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Prioritization based on your environment |
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One-click remediation |
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Deployment automation |
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Vulnerability automation |
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Schedule based |
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Criteria/action based |
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Policy based |
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Intuitive design |
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Easy setup |
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PDQ is not affiliated with or endorsed by Atera. The use of Atera on this page is for comparison purposes only.
Information last updated: 2/12/2025