PDQ: The straightforward alternative to NinjaOne
PDQ Connect is an affordable NinjaOne alternative that offers easy-to-use agent-based device management for all your Windows devices. Secure your fleet with a tool that just works — without third-party integrations or pricey add-ons.
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Simplify your IT with PDQ
Easy
Keep your Windows devices secure and up to date, 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. NinjaOne
NinjaOne
NinjaOne is a remote monitoring and management solution (RMM) designed to help MSPs target endpoints and segregate assets from a central location. IT departments can also use it, but customers complain about a steep learning curve, slow support, and opaque pricing. You also need to incorporate add-on integrations to enjoy its full range of functionality, increasing the administrative burden and cost.
Shortcomings:
Hidden pricing (requires custom quote)
Unclear feature tiers
Slow, unhelpful support
Inaccurate reports and error logs
Unreliable patch management
PDQ Connect
PDQ Connect is a Windows device management solution built for sysadmins, by sysadmins. With Connect, you can inventory your fleet, deploy applications and patches, scan and remediate vulnerabilities, and automate IT tasks — for all your devices, whether on-prem or remote (no VPN required). And with straightforward pricing, you’ll never be left guessing how much you’ll pay or what features you’ll get.
PDQ Connect vs. NinjaOne: Feature breakdown
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Cloud-based (agent-based) solution |
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Easy setup |
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Minimal learning curve |
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Fast technical support |
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Transparent pricing |
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Starting price | $12 per device/year | Quote required |
Vulnerability scanning |
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One-click remediation |
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Prioritization based on your environment |
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Automated patch management |
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Prebuilt, ready-to-deploy packages |
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Custom packages |
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Accurate error logs |
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Reliable reporting |
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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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Public API |
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Entra ID |
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PDQ is not affiliated with or endorsed by NinjaOne. The use of NinjaOne on this page is for comparison purposes only.
Information last updated: 1/30/2025