ManageEngine Endpoint Central vs. PDQ
PDQ is a technically advanced ManageEngine Endpoint Central alternative that helps you inventory assets, secure your fleet, and patch Windows devices. Rather than dabbling in a little bit of everything, PDQ products excel at what they do. In contrast, ManageEngine Endpoint Central tries to do it all — across every major operating system — for expansive offerings without any standout capabilities.
See how PDQ and ManageEngine Endpoint Central compare
ManageEngine Endpoint Central
ManageEngine Endpoint Central focuses on breadth over depth. It aims to be an all-in-one IT asset management solution for virtually every function you can imagine across all the most common operating systems. However, it lacks refined features that give sysadmins granular control.
PDQ
PDQ Connect focuses exclusively on simplifying Windows device asset inventorying, patching, vulnerability management, and software deployment. We do fewer things exceptionally well to give sysadmins the flexibility they need to customize workflows, automate routine tasks, reduce the overall complexity, and improve efficiency. PDQ was made for sysadmins, by sysadmins, so we just get it.
Inventory assets and deploy software with PDQ in minutes
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Focused feature set |
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Easy to use |
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Intuitive interface |
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Accessible, per-device pricing |
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Prebuilt, ready-to-deploy software packages |
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Custom software packages |
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Custom device groups |
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Exportable reports |
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Fast, friendly support |
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Vulnerability scanning |
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Remote desktop |
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Meet some of our customers
PDQ users are united by a love of efficient Windows device management. Learn how businesses of all sizes use PDQ.
“PDQ gives us insight and depth into our Windows environment. We can ensure that machines are patched regularly and notified when they fall behind.”
NATE B.
Network Engineer
“We've used a bunch of competing products for deployment for [W]indows PCs and by far PDQ is just better. It's super flexible and easy to use.”
BEN J.
Systems Analyst
One platform, endless use cases
PDQ is your one-stop shop for all your Windows device management needs. Just take a look at what PDQ Deploy & Inventory and PDQ Connect can do.
PDQ Connect
Save time with automated deployments, prebuilt + custom packages, and essential inventory tools.
Secure your devices with vulnerability scanning and one-click resolution.
Support your end users with remote desktop capability.
PDQ Deploy & Inventory
Gain visibility with inventory scanners and a range of prebuilt and custom quick actions.
Reduce manual tasks with automated deployments and email notifications.
Stay organized and import devices with Active Directory to keep PDQ and AD always synced.
What’s included in both?
Deploy packages
Access 100+ prebuilt popular software packages or create your own multistep packages with commands and scripts
Group devices
Save groups of devices based on dynamic criteria to easily identify or report on which machines need updates
Automate tasks
Create automatic deployments to specific groups or individual devices to ensure your devices stay up to date
Build reports
Create and export reports to view your devices grouped by things like installed software, hardware & its age, and more
See how Connect and Deploy & Inventory compare
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PDQ is not affiliated with or endorsed by ManageEngine Endpoint Central. The use of ManageEngine Endpoint Central on this page is for comparison purposes only.
Information last updated: 9/24/2024