PDQ: The quick & easy alternative to ManageEngine
PDQ Connect is a fast ManageEngine alternative that offers easy-to-use agent-based device management for your Windows devices. Secure your fleet with the focused features sysadmins need without the steep learning curve or costly add-ons.
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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. ManageEngine
ManageEngine
ManageEngine offers a large suite of enterprise IT management solutions and add-ons. While the broad feature set may appeal to those who will actively use all the bells and whistles, it complicates deciding what you need and learning how to use the platform.
Shortcomings:
Steep learning curve
Complex interface
Can be slow and glitchy
Limited customer support
Complicated pricing due to add-ons
PDQ Connect
PDQ Connect is a Windows device management solution built for sysadmins, by sysadmins. This easy-to-use platform has everything most sysadmins need without unnecessary fluff complicating the UX and driving up the price. Quickly inventory your fleet, deploy applications, scan and remediate vulnerabilities, and automate IT tasks — no matter where your devices are located. And our friendly, responsive support team is here to help if you encounter any hurdles along the way.
PDQ Connect vs. ManageEngine: Feature breakdown
Feature | PDQ Connect | ManageEngine Endpoint Central |
Cloud-based (agent-based) solution |
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Easy setup |
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Minimal learning curve |
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Transparent pricing |
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Accessible, per-device pricing |
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Starting price | $12/device | $795/admin (max 50 devices) |
Clear feature set |
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Automated asset discovery |
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Custom scan profiles |
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Real-time inventory data |
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Prebuilt, ready-to-deploy packages |
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Automated patch management |
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Custom device grouping |
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Dynamic device grouping |
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Silent deployments |
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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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PDQ is not affiliated with or endorsed by ManageEngine. The use of ManageEngine and ManageEngine Endpoint Central on this page is for comparison purposes only.
Information last updated: 2/12/2025