ManageEngine Endpoint Central vs. PDQ
PDQ is a technically advanced ManageEngine Endpoint Central alternative that helps you inventory assets, deploy software, 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 focuses exclusively on simplifying Windows device asset inventorying, patching, 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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Base price grants full access to features |
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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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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 Deploy & Inventory
Agentless over LAN/VPN
Connect to on-prem or VPN-connected devices in your environmentSelf hosted
Install on your server and manage within your organization's own IT infrastructure
PDQ Connect
Agent based
Connect to remote or local devices using an agent and web interfaceCloud hosted
Access and administer your devices remotely via the internet
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 recurring 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: 2/7/2024