# PDQ Deploy vs SolarWinds Patch Manager

**Leader by vioscaleAI score:** PDQ Deploy

| Attribute | PDQ Deploy | SolarWinds Patch Manager |
|---|---|---|
| **vioscaleAI score** | 53.4 (55% (medium)) | 45.8 (2% (low)) |
| content.faq | `[{"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}]` | `[{"answer":"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. It is indexed under Patch Management.","source":"https://www.solarwinds.com/it-incident-response-software/pricing","question":"What is SolarWinds Patch Manager?","confidence":0.6},{"answer":"SolarWinds Patch Manager supports the web and Windows. Platforms we have not confirmed are simply not listed here rather than ruled out.","source":"https://www.solarwinds.com/it-incident-response-software/pricing","question":"What platforms does SolarWinds Patch Manager support?","confidence":0.6},{"answer":"Yes. SolarWinds Patch Manager can be deployed cloud / SaaS, hybrid and self-hosted, so it does not have to run on the vendor's infrastructure.","source":"https://www.solarwinds.com/it-incident-response-software/pricing","question":"Can SolarWinds Patch Manager be self-hosted?","confidence":0.6},{"answer":"We have independently confirmed GDPR for SolarWinds Patch Manager. Certifications we do not list are ones we have not been able to verify from public sources, which is not the same as SolarWinds Patch Manager not holding them. Always confirm compliance directly before you rely on it.","source":"https://www.solarwinds.com/security-event-manager/use-cases","question":"What security certifications does SolarWinds Patch Manager have?","confidence":0.7}]` |
| deployment.options | `{"cloud":true,"self_hosted":true}` | `{"cloud":true,"hybrid":true,"self_hosted":true}` |
| description.long | 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. | 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. |
| features.capabilities | `{"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 | 3 | 1 |
| integrations.list | `[{"name":"PDQ Inventory"},{"name":"Azure AD"},{"name":"Freshworks"},{"name":"PDQ Inventory Agent","native":true,"direction":"bidirectional"}]` | `[{"name":"WSUS (Windows Server Update Services)"}]` |
| market.availability | `{"primaryMarkets":["US"],"availabilityScope":"global","availableCountries":[],"notAvailableCountries":[]}` | - |
| platform.support | `{"cli":true,"mac":true,"web":true,"windows":true}` | `{"web":true,"windows":true}` |
| pricing | `{"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 | yes | - |
| pricing.model | freemium | commercial |
| pricing.price_level | low | - |
| pricing.starting_price | `{"amount":12,"currency":"USD"}` | - |
| pricing.transparent | yes | - |
| security.gdpr | - | yes |
| security.soc2 | yes | - |
| security.trust_center | https://www.pdq.com/blog/vulnerability-management-for-it-audits-prove-patch-compliance/ | https://www.solarwinds.com/security-event-manager/use-cases |

## Capabilities (Patch Management)

| Capability | PDQ Deploy | SolarWinds Patch Manager |
|---|:--:|:--:|
| **Capabilities** |  |  |
| Deployment model | 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 | - |

*Source: vioscaleAI. Generated 2026-10-16T20:10:28.949Z. "-" = undocumented, not absent.*