Iru vs PDQ Deploy & Inventory

ManageEngine Endpoint Central

Jamf Pro

NinjaOne

System Center

Mosyle Business

Microsoft Intune

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Jamf Pro is a comprehensive mobile device management tool for IT pros to manage, deploy and secure their Macs, iPads, iPhones and Apple TVs.

Mosyle Business, designed for Apple products, is a mobile device management software that helps businesses protect endpoints, install applications, manage policies, and more on a centralized platform. It allows team members to handle identity management processes by setting up single sign-on and multi-factor authentication via external applications, such as Google Workspace, LDAP Active Directory, and Microsoft 365 for Business.

Microsoft Intune, previously part of Microsoft Endpoint Manager, is a unified endpoint management software designed to help businesses protect user devices against threats using Microsoft Zero Trust technology. An integrated console, Intune enables the advanced management of mobile devices and enterprise apps.

AI-powered platform that unifies identity, endpoints, and compliance—giving IT teams time and control back.

Access Controls/Permissions

Access Management

Activity Dashboard

Activity Tracking

Alerts/Notifications

Anomaly/Malware Detection

App Management

Application Management

Application Security

Approval Process Control

Asset Tracking

Audit Management

Authentication

Automatic Patch Deployment

Automatic Scans

Automatic User/Device Recognition

Compliance Management

Compliance Tracking

Configuration Management

Continuous Monitoring

Customization

Dashboard

Data Management

Data Security

Deployment Management

Device Enrollment

Device Management

Encryption

Endpoint Management

Enrollments/Onboarding

Event Analysis

Inventory Management

Issue Auditing

IT Asset Management

IT Reporting

Maintenance Management

Mobile Access

Mobile Device Management

Monitoring

Multiple Authentication Methods

Network Wide Management

Offline Access

Patch Management

Policy Management

Process/Workflow Automation

Procurement Management

Real-time Alerts

Real-Time Monitoring

Real-Time Notifications

Remediation Management

Remote Access/Control

Remote Monitoring & Management

Reporting/Analytics

Secure Login

Security Auditing

Security Management

Self Service Portal

Software Management

Status Tracking

Synchronization Scheduling

Third-Party Integrations

Threat Intelligence

Usage Tracking/Analytics

User Management

Vulnerability Assessment

Vulnerability Management

Vulnerability Protection

Vulnerability Scanning

Vulnerability/Threat Prioritization

Whitelisting/Blacklisting

Workflow Management

Web-based

iPad

iPhone

Systems Administartor

Kandji's large library of Auto-Apps makes it super easy to keep your MacOS environment up to date. Additionally the support is amazing fast and very knowledgeable.

Kandji had a super easy learning curve, and with a few steps, you can achieve a very secure and robust device configuration.

IT Manager

Very easy to use, integrate, and a good user interface. With the new blueprint mapping, it's very nice to deploy applications and configurations based on the department or function.

Vice President

The service has been very user friendly and the few areas I have need help, customer support has been there to help.

We are a small company and this was a perfect MDM solution for us, worth every penny. Plus their support and account management team is top notch.

IT Director

We love everything from internal management all the way to UI and how Kandji is so appealing and easy for non-technical users.

IT Service Desk Lead

I've had a great experience using Kandji for mobile device management. It offers a user-friendly interface, seamless integration with Apple devices, and robust security features.

Manager, IT

The software continues to impress and serve us well on a daily basis, and the support teams have always been there if we had any issues. Awesome work, can't wait to see where else Kandji goes.

Director of IT

They are more than willing to figure out exactly what you are trying to do and provide insight and help so that you can accomplish your goals.

IT Administrator 

I've always gotten quick, personable & knowledgeable support. I like that the software is similar in how you would use as Mac - very intuitive and the interface is so beautifully simplistic.

Head of IT

Kandji has an incredibly user-friendly interface that I absolutely love. It makes pushing updates seamless and allowed my org to quickly regain control of all of its unenrolled devices.

The sales process was efficient, and in the few instances where I've needed support, the team have been responsive and have gone out of the way to help.

Technology Specialist

Working with the Kandji team, you can tell they are among the best at Apple device management. The level of effort and care the Kandji team puts into deployment and support is setting a new standard.

At times, configuration of the blueprints can be confusing.

Overall it's an immaculate and well-made product which I believe is a good deal for its money.

IT Ops Manager 

It's a shame Kandji didn't quite align with our SSO requirements.

IT Support Analyst

There are definitely some features missing that I used in JAMF, but nothing that Kandji doesn't have a solution for one way or another.

Manager, IT & Security

There is no native environment wide reporting capabilities.

Iru screenshot: Kandji is now Iru. We’re expanding the magic of Kandji to an AI-powered platform that unites identity & access, cross-platform endpoint security & management, and compliance automation.

Large Enterprises

Mid Size Business

Non Profit

Small Business

Endpoint Central (formerly Desktop Central) from ManageEngine is an integrated desktop & mobile device management application that enables the centralized management of desktops, servers, laptops, tablets & smartphones.

System Center is a data center management software that helps businesses of all sizes monitor networks, system storage, security, and more. It offers integration with cloud platforms and provides teams the ability to gain insights into system analytics affecting the health of monitors.

NinjaOne simplifies IT for 35,000+ customers with one platform for endpoint management, autonomous patching, backup and remote access. 

PDQ Deploy is the best way to automate your patch management. Update third-party software, deploy custom scripts, and make impactful configuration changes in minutes. With 200+ ready-to-deploy applications right out of the box.

Active Directory Integration

Backup and Recovery

Data Import/Export

Event Logs

Issue Management

Maintenance Scheduling

Patch Prioritization

Patch Testing

Prioritization

Scheduling

PDQ Deploy & Inventory

Windows

Overall this is an excellent software. With ease of use and one click solutions it has produced less headaches then other solutions.

Network Engineer

Outstanding value at the price point for the product capabilities.

IT Technician

Ability to target by queries, OUs or just about anything. Good integration between the prodcts (Deploy and Inventory).

Data and Security Architect

Pretty easy to use and customer support is responsive and reliable.

User & Devices Team Lead

Amazing solution for automating deployment of software, tools and other changes.

ICT Network Manager

Outstanding software, low priced and perfect for schools.

PR Account Manager

It can sometimes be hard to find MSI versions of software installers which are required by PDQ Deploy, and making an MSI version can often be painful and tedious.

Technology Support Specialist

Patch Tuesday from Microsoft, the updates for Microsoft Office are left off. Only bad thing I can say.

VP, ISO

Especially great for those vendors with constant updates or supplemental tweaks after the install, which can be built into the deployment.

Sometimes a google search can get you the answer, sometimes not. This can make it hit or miss if you do not have the correct switches for the parameters.

Senior Desktop Support Engineer

PDQ is an amazing tool that I could not live without, it provides the helpdesk with one click installation of custom MSI packages, pre-built MSI packages to make software deployment a breeze.

Infrastructure Engineer

Pdq software has been a live saver. Super cheap and easy to use.

IT Support Specialist

Creating packages was easy, and my favourite feature was that I didn't need to install any software on the remote PCs in order to get them working.

IT Services Manager

PDQ is a great interface. It's agentless and sits on a server internally.

Network Administrator

Very positive and lots of online resources with this product and company.

Senior Technical Support Analyst

I have the free version of PDQ Deploy which is more than enough when deploying software app across your organization.

PDQ Deploy easely let me deploy uninstallers for software that I was having problems with. With it I was able to uninstall remotely multiple versions of Dell SupportAssist.

Desktop Engineer

Integration with Active Directory comes handy. Scheduling package push using Heartbeat Deployment is added convenience.

PDQ Deploy & Inventory screenshot: With a deployment schedule created, the devices in the targeted collection will continue to receive the newest version on Edge once it’s released and approved automatically. Or manually start a deployment whenever you need.

PDQ Deploy & Inventory screenshot: Use our collections to automatically identify machines needing new versions of your selected software, such as machines with out-of-date versions.

PDQ Deploy & Inventory screenshot: Create  packages that automatically run through designated steps such as installs, command prompts, scans, reboots, and more!

Iru vs PDQ Deploy & Inventory Comparison (2026)

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