PDQ Deploy vs SolarWinds Patch Manager
On the evidence we track, PDQ Deploy leads this comparison with a composite score of 53/100. Scores are only directly comparable because these tools share a category; the full breakdown and every source is below.
Capabilities
Feature-by-feature on the axes that matter for patch management. “-” means undocumented, not absent.
What each one is
The product in its own terms, so the numbers below have context.
PDQ Deploy
LeaderCentralized 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.
SolarWinds Patch Manager
A centralized patching platform that simplifies deployment of Windows and third-party application updates through scheduling, approval workflows, and compliance reporting across servers and endpoints.
Pricing
List pricing as published by each vendor, with the date we read it. Always verify at the source before you buy.
PDQ Deploy
LeaderCloud: $12–28/device/year. On-premises: $1,950/admin/year. Volume and multi-year discounts available. Free 14-day trial.
- Connect Basic$12/device/year (100 device minimum)
- Device inventory
- Prebuilt & custom packages
- Custom fields & reports
- Windows and macOS device management
- Connect Plus$18/device/year
- Automated deployments
- Remote desktop
- Role-based access control
- Custom scanners
- Connect Premium$28/device/year
- Vulnerability scanning
- Vulnerability prioritization
- One-click CVE resolution
- Priority technical support
- Deploy & InventoryContact sales
- Scheduled patch management
- Custom deployments & scripting
- Group tracking & reporting
- Unlimited endpoints per license
SolarWinds Patch Manager
Pricing not documented yet.
Platform & deployment
Where each product runs and how it can be hosted. A dash means undocumented, not unsupported.
Integrations
What each product connects to. Counts come from the vendor's own integration directory where one exists.
PDQ Deploy
Leader- PDQ Inventory
- Azure AD
- Freshworks
- PDQ Inventory Agent
SolarWinds Patch Manager
- WSUS (Windows Server Update Services)
PDQ Deploy or SolarWinds Patch Manager: which one depends on you
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