PDQ: The robust alternative to Lansweeper
PDQ Connect is a convenient yet robust Lansweeper alternative that offers IT asset management and software deployment for Windows devices. Go beyond asset discovery with powerful automations that keep your devices secure and up to date.
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Simplify your IT with PDQ
Easy
Deploy software and patches to your Windows devices — no matter where they are.
Fast
Automate patches and software deployments, then get automatic reports.
Clear
Maintain a live view of your entire fleet with custom scanners and prebuilt reports.
Secure
Detect, prioritize, and remediate vulnerabilities — all from one easy-to-use console.
PDQ Connect vs. Lansweeper
Lansweeper
Lansweeper is an asset inventory tool that shows you the devices in your network. While you can deploy software to on-prem devices, the cloud version of Lansweeper lacks this functionality. Many additional features require third-party integrations to function.
Shortcomings:
No cloud-based deployments
Rudimentary patch management capabilities
Additional features require third-party integrations
Difficult UI/UX
Limited automation capabilities
Poor customer support
PDQ Connect
PDQ Connect is a Windows device management solution built for sysadmins, by sysadmins. With Connect, you can go beyond building your asset inventory and deploy applications, scan and remediate vulnerabilities, and automate IT tasks — no matter where your devices are located. And with straightforward pricing starting at $12 per device per year, you’ll never be left guessing how much you’ll pay.
PDQ Connect vs. Lansweeper: Feature breakdown
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Starting price | $12 | $219 |
Accessible, per-device pricing |
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Automatic asset discovery |
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Custom asset grouping |
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Exportable reports |
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Prebuilt reports |
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Easy custom reports |
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Robust deployment options |
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Prebuilt, ready-to-deploy packages |
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Cloud deployments |
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Prebuilt, ready-to-deploy patches |
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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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Custom packages |
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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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Public API |
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Entra ID |
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Intuitive design |
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Easy setup |
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PDQ is not affiliated with or endorsed by Lansweeper. The use of Lansweeper on this page is for comparison purposes only.
Information last updated: 1/30/2025