# Automox vs PDQ Deploy

**Leader by vioscaleAI score:** Automox

| Attribute | Automox | PDQ Deploy |
|---|---|---|
| **vioscaleAI score** | 58.7 (53% (medium)) | 53.4 (55% (medium)) |
| content.faq | `[{"answer":"Automox is a cloud-based endpoint management platform that automates operating system and third-party software patching, enforces configuration policies, and remediates vulnerabilities across Windows, macOS, and Linux systems. It provides organizations with policy-driven automation to manage security and compliance at scale. It is indexed under Patch Management.","source":"https://www.automox.com","question":"What is Automox?","confidence":0.6},{"answer":"Automox offers a free tier, so you can start without paying. Paid plans start at $1 per endpoint per month. Prices are published openly on the vendor's own pricing page. Pricing changes often, so verify at source before relying on it.","source":"https://www.automox.com/pricing","question":"Is Automox free?","confidence":0.6},{"answer":"Automox supports the web, Windows and Linux. Platforms we have not confirmed are simply not listed here rather than ruled out.","source":"https://www.automox.com","question":"What platforms does Automox support?","confidence":0.6},{"answer":"We have only confirmed a cloud / SaaS deployment for Automox, so it appears to be vendor-hosted. If a self-hosted option exists we have not found it documented publicly.","source":"https://www.automox.com","question":"Can Automox be self-hosted?","confidence":0.6},{"answer":"We have independently confirmed SOC 2 and GDPR for Automox. Certifications we do not list are ones we have not been able to verify from public sources, which is not the same as Automox not holding them. Always confirm compliance directly before you rely on it.","source":"https://www.automox.com/platform/security/responsible-disclosure","question":"What security certifications does Automox have?","confidence":0.7},{"answer":"Automox is available worldwide. Its primary market is the United States. The vendor is headquartered in the United States.","source":"https://www.automox.com","question":"Where is Automox available?","confidence":0.75}]` | `[{"answer":"A cloud-based platform that enables IT teams to oversee computers and devices across remote locations, manage software updates and deployments, track system inventory, and identify security vulnerabilities. It is indexed under Patch Management.","source":"https://www.pdq.com/pricing/connect/","question":"What is PDQ Deploy?","confidence":0.6},{"answer":"PDQ Deploy offers a free tier, so you can start without paying. Paid plans start at $12 per device per year. Prices are published openly on the vendor's own pricing page. Pricing changes often, so verify at source before relying on it.","source":"https://www.pdq.com/pricing/connect/","question":"Is PDQ Deploy free?","confidence":0.6},{"answer":"We have confirmed browser-based access to PDQ Deploy. That is the extent of what we could verify from public sources, so it may well offer desktop or mobile clients we have not indexed.","source":"https://www.pdq.com/pricing/connect/","question":"What platforms does PDQ Deploy support?","confidence":0.6},{"answer":"We have only confirmed a cloud / SaaS deployment for PDQ Deploy, so it appears to be vendor-hosted. If a self-hosted option exists we have not found it documented publicly.","source":"https://www.pdq.com/pricing/connect/","question":"Can PDQ Deploy be self-hosted?","confidence":0.6},{"answer":"We have confirmed 3 integrations for PDQ Deploy, including PDQ Inventory, Azure AD and Freshworks. This is what we could verify from public sources, so the vendor may support others we have not indexed.","source":"https://www.pdq.com/pricing/connect/","question":"What does PDQ Deploy integrate with?","confidence":0.6},{"answer":"We have independently confirmed SOC 2 for PDQ Deploy. Certifications we do not list are ones we have not been able to verify from public sources, which is not the same as PDQ Deploy not holding them. Always confirm compliance directly before you rely on it.","source":"https://www.pdq.com/security/","question":"What security certifications does PDQ Deploy have?","confidence":0.7},{"answer":"PDQ Deploy is available worldwide. Its primary market is the United States.","source":"https://www.pdq.com/pricing/connect/","question":"Where is PDQ Deploy available?","confidence":0.5}]` |
| deployment.options | `{"cloud":true}` | `{"cloud":true,"self_hosted":true}` |
| description.long | Automox is a cloud-based endpoint management platform that automates operating system and third-party software patching, enforces configuration policies, and remediates vulnerabilities across Windows, macOS, and Linux systems. It provides organizations with policy-driven automation to manage security and compliance at scale. | Centralized software for automating patch deployment to Windows and macOS endpoints, maintaining device inventory, tracking remediation history, and providing vulnerability scanning. Available in cloud (Connect) and on-premises (Deploy & Inventory) editions. |
| features.capabilities | `{"pricing_model":"per_endpoint_subscription","macos_patching":true,"deployment_model":"saas","linux_os_patching":true,"windows_os_patching":true,"third_party_app_catalog":true,"custom_software_deployment":true}` | `{"pricing_model":"per_endpoint_subscription","macos_patching":true,"deployment_model":"saas","windows_os_patching":true,"third_party_app_catalog":true,"offline_endpoint_patching":true,"custom_software_deployment":true,"vulnerability_scanner_ingest":true}` |
| integrations.count | 80 | 3 |
| integrations.list | `[{"name":"Splashtop","native":true}]` | `[{"name":"PDQ Inventory"},{"name":"Azure AD"},{"name":"Freshworks"},{"name":"PDQ Inventory Agent","native":true,"direction":"bidirectional"}]` |
| market.availability | `{"primaryMarkets":["US"],"availabilityScope":"global","availableCountries":[],"notAvailableCountries":[]}` | `{"primaryMarkets":["US"],"availabilityScope":"global","availableCountries":[],"notAvailableCountries":[]}` |
| platform.support | `{"mac":true,"web":true,"linux":true,"windows":true}` | `{"cli":true,"mac":true,"web":true,"windows":true}` |
| pricing | `{"type":"subscription","plans":[{"free":false,"name":"Patch OS","summary":"$1/endpoint/month with annual commitment","features":["Windows, macOS, and Linux operating system patching"],"commitment":"annual","components":[{"kind":"per_unit","unit":"endpoint","amount":1,"period":"month","currency":"USD"}],"description":"Operating system patching for Windows, macOS, and Linux","contactSales":false},{"free":false,"name":"Automate Essentials","summary":"Custom pricing with volume discounts available","features":["All Patch OS features","630+ third-party patching titles","Software deployment","Advanced automation policies","Device configuration","API access"],"description":"Essential IT automation for endpoint device configurations and software updates","contactSales":true},{"free":false,"name":"Enterprise","summary":"Custom pricing available","features":["All Automate Essentials features","AI-speed mitigation and automation worklets","FixNow immediate execution","Multi-organization management","Core remote control"],"description":"Enterprise-scale IT automation for endpoint configurations and software updates","contactSales":true}],"addOns":[{"name":"Automox Resolve"}],"summary":"From $1/endpoint/month with annual commitment. Custom pricing for Automate Essentials and Enterprise plans.","currency":"USD","freeTier":false,"sourceUrl":"https://www.automox.com/pricing","retrievedAt":"2026-09-29T10:51:18.814Z","startingPrice":{"unit":"endpoint","amount":1,"period":"month","currency":"USD"},"billingPeriods":["month","year"]}` | `{"type":"subscription","plans":[{"free":false,"name":"Connect Basic","summary":"$12/device/year (100 device minimum)","features":["Device inventory","Prebuilt & custom packages","Custom fields & reports","Windows and macOS device management"],"minSeats":100,"commitment":"annual","components":[{"kind":"per_unit","unit":"device","amount":12,"period":"year","currency":"USD"}],"description":"Device inventory, patch management, custom packages, and reporting","contactSales":false},{"free":false,"name":"Connect Plus","summary":"$18/device/year","features":["Automated deployments","Remote desktop","Role-based access control","Custom scanners"],"minSeats":100,"commitment":"annual","components":[{"kind":"per_unit","unit":"device","amount":18,"period":"year","currency":"USD"}],"description":"Automated deployments, remote desktop, and role-based access control","contactSales":false},{"free":false,"name":"Connect Premium","summary":"$28/device/year","features":["Vulnerability scanning","Vulnerability prioritization","One-click CVE resolution","Priority technical support"],"minSeats":100,"commitment":"annual","components":[{"kind":"per_unit","unit":"device","amount":28,"period":"year","currency":"USD"}],"description":"Vulnerability scanning, prioritization, and priority technical support","contactSales":false},{"free":false,"name":"Deploy & Inventory","summary":"$1,950/admin/year (minimum 15 admins)","features":["Scheduled patch management","Custom deployments & scripting","Group tracking & reporting","Unlimited endpoints per license"],"minSeats":15,"commitment":"annual","components":[{"kind":"per_unit","unit":"admin","amount":1950,"period":"year","currency":"USD"}],"description":"On-premises management tool for unlimited devices per admin, includes scheduled patching and custom deployments","contactSales":true}],"summary":"Cloud: $12–28/device/year. On-premises: $1,950/admin/year. Volume and multi-year discounts available. Free 14-day trial.","currency":"USD","freeTier":true,"sourceUrl":"https://www.pdq.com/pricing/","retrievedAt":"2026-09-28T13:41:20.858Z","freeTrialDays":14,"startingPrice":{"unit":"device","amount":12,"period":"year","currency":"USD"},"billingPeriods":["year"]}` |
| pricing.free_tier | no | yes |
| pricing.model | commercial | freemium |
| pricing.price_level | low | low |
| pricing.starting_price | `{"amount":1,"currency":"USD"}` | `{"amount":12,"currency":"USD"}` |
| pricing.transparent | no | yes |
| security.certifications | `[{"name":"SOC 2","status":"active"},{"name":"SOC 3","status":"active"},{"name":"TX-RAMP Level 2","level":"Level 2","status":"active"},{"name":"CSA STAR","status":"active"},{"name":"EU-US Data Privacy Framework","status":"active"},{"name":"PCI-DSS","status":"active"}]` | - |
| security.disclosure_policy | yes | - |
| security.gdpr | yes | - |
| security.pci | yes | - |
| security.soc2 | yes | yes |
| security.trust_center | - | https://www.pdq.com/blog/vulnerability-management-for-it-audits-prove-patch-compliance/ |

## Capabilities (Patch Management)

| Capability | Automox | PDQ Deploy |
|---|:--:|:--:|
| **Capabilities** |  |  |
| Deployment model | Saas | Saas |
| Windows os patching | ✓ | ✓ |
| Macos patching | ✓ | ✓ |
| Linux os patching | ✓ | - |
| Third party app catalog | ✓ | ✓ |
| Custom software deployment | ✓ | ✓ |
| Automated reboot scheduling | - | - |
| Patch rollback | - | - |
| Vulnerability scanner ingest | - | ✓ |
| Offline endpoint patching | - | ✓ |
| SOC2 type ii | - | - |
| ISO 27001 | - | - |
| Pricing model | Per endpoint subscription | Per endpoint subscription |

*Source: vioscaleAI. Generated 2026-10-16T19:27:51.380Z. "-" = undocumented, not absent.*