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QGuard vs Admin By Request Comparison (2026)

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Overview

Secure your privileged accounts with confidence using QGuard.

Endpoint privilege management with just-in-time admin elevation, full auditing, and secure remote access for Windows, macOS, and Linux. Anti-malware file scanning, SSO and MFA enforcement, ML and AI automation, temporary local admin accounts, and a full inventory and detailed auditlog.

  • Platforms supported
  • Web-based
  • iPhone app
  • Android app
  • Windows Phone app
  • Typical customers
  • Freelancers
  • Small businesses
  • Mid size businesses
  • Large enterprises
  • Customer support
  • Phone
  • Online
  • Knowledge base
  • Video tutorials
  • Platforms supported
  • Web-based
  • iPhone app
  • Android app
  • Windows Phone app
  • Typical customers
  • Freelancers
  • Small businesses
  • Mid size businesses
  • Large enterprises
  • Customer support
  • Phone
  • Online
  • Knowledge base
  • Video tutorials

Video & Screenshots

Pricing

Starting from

300

/user

Per month

  • Free trial available
  • Credit cardless trial
  • Free account
  • Subscription based

Starting from

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No pricing info

  • Free trial available
  • Credit cardless trial
  • Free account
  • Subscription based

User reviews

4.6

13

5

4

3

2

1

10

2

0

1

0

  • Value for money
  • Ease of use
  • Features
  • Customer support
85%
would recommend this app

4.9

69

5

4

3

2

1

61

7

1

0

0

  • Value for money
  • Ease of use
  • Features
  • Customer support
94%
would recommend this app

Pros

Not enoughreviews yet

Pros

“I would recommend Admin by Request to anyone looking to streamline privilege management as this software has really checked all the boxes in terms of security, convenience, and auditing capabilities”
MS

Mason S.

Lead IT Systems Engineer

“We have the ability now to approve requests for app installs remotely or to give administrator sessions if someone from the IT team is providing support on the device”
DM

Dane M.

Head of ICT

“The process to purchase Admin by Request took a bit more time and effort than I would have hoped.”
MS

Mason S.

Lead IT Systems Engineer

Cons

Not enoughreviews yet

Cons

“On rare occasions, it doesn't work as expected and I must uninstall it, log in as admin, install software, then reinstall AdminByRequest.”
JE

James E.

IT Manager

“The mobile app while useful seems to be buggy and sometimes an afterthought.”
MH

Michael H.

IT Helpdesk Technician

“Some programs are difficult to pre-approve, so you get interrupted with a request for approval.”
KO

Kasper O.

IKT-BIM manager

  • Vendor responds to reviews
  • Last review3 years ago
  • Vendor responds to reviews
  • Last review6 months ago

Key features

  • Total features30
  • API
  • Access Control
  • Access Controls/Permissions
  • Access Management
  • Active Directory Integration
  • Activity Dashboard
  • Activity Tracking
  • Alerts/Escalation
  • Alerts/Notifications
  • Anomaly/Malware Detection
  • Anti Virus
  • Application Access Control
  • Application Management
  • Application Security
  • Approval Process Control
  • Audit Trail
  • Auditing
  • Authentication
  • Automatic User/Device Recognition
  • Behavioral Analytics
  • Biometrics
  • Compliance Management
  • Configurable Workflow
  • Configuration Management
  • Credential Management
  • Customizable Branding
  • Customizable Reports
  • Data Management
  • Data Security
  • Data Synchronization
  • Data Verification
  • Data Visualization
  • Deployment Management
  • Device Auto Discovery
  • Device Management
  • Email Alerts
  • Endpoint Management
  • Event Logs
  • File Management
  • File Transfer
  • For MSPs
  • HIPAA Compliant
  • IT Incident Management
  • Incident Management
  • Least Privilege
  • Live Chat
  • ML Algorithm Library
  • Machine Learning
  • Mobile Access
  • Mobile Authentication
  • Model Training
  • Monitoring
  • Multi-Factor Authentication
  • Multiple Authentication Methods
  • Multiple Monitor Access
  • Multiple User Accounts
  • Password Generator
  • Password Management
  • Password Policies
  • Password Synchronization
  • Patch Management
  • Policy Management
  • Real-Time Chat
  • Real-Time Data
  • Real-Time Monitoring
  • Real-Time Notifications
  • Real-Time Reporting
  • Real-Time Updates
  • Real-time Alerts
  • Remote Access Management
  • Remote Access/Control
  • Remote Monitoring & Management
  • Remote Update/Installation
  • Reporting & Statistics
  • Reporting/Analytics
  • Risk Analysis
  • Role-Based Permissions
  • SSL Security
  • Screen Recording
  • Screen Sharing
  • Secure Data Storage
  • Secure Login
  • Security Auditing
  • Self Service Portal
  • Self-Service Access Request
  • Server Monitoring
  • Service Level Agreement (SLA) Management
  • Session Recording
  • Single Sign On
  • Status Tracking
  • Summary Reports
  • Support Ticket Management
  • Third-Party Integrations
  • Threat Intelligence
  • Threat Response
  • Troubleshooting
  • Two-Factor Authentication
  • Two-Way Audio & Video
  • Unattended Access
  • Usage Tracking/Analytics
  • User Activity Monitoring
  • User Management
  • User Provisioning
  • User Session Management
  • Video Support
  • Vulnerability Scanning
  • Web Threat Management
  • Workflow Automation
  • Workflow Management
  • Total features101
  • API
  • Access Control
  • Access Controls/Permissions
  • Access Management
  • Active Directory Integration
  • Activity Dashboard
  • Activity Tracking
  • Alerts/Escalation
  • Alerts/Notifications
  • Anomaly/Malware Detection
  • Anti Virus
  • Application Access Control
  • Application Management
  • Application Security
  • Approval Process Control
  • Audit Trail
  • Auditing
  • Authentication
  • Automatic User/Device Recognition
  • Behavioral Analytics
  • Biometrics
  • Compliance Management
  • Configurable Workflow
  • Configuration Management
  • Credential Management
  • Customizable Branding
  • Customizable Reports
  • Data Management
  • Data Security
  • Data Synchronization
  • Data Verification
  • Data Visualization
  • Deployment Management
  • Device Auto Discovery
  • Device Management
  • Email Alerts
  • Endpoint Management
  • Event Logs
  • File Management
  • File Transfer
  • For MSPs
  • HIPAA Compliant
  • IT Incident Management
  • Incident Management
  • Least Privilege
  • Live Chat
  • ML Algorithm Library
  • Machine Learning
  • Mobile Access
  • Mobile Authentication
  • Model Training
  • Monitoring
  • Multi-Factor Authentication
  • Multiple Authentication Methods
  • Multiple Monitor Access
  • Multiple User Accounts
  • Password Generator
  • Password Management
  • Password Policies
  • Password Synchronization
  • Patch Management
  • Policy Management
  • Real-Time Chat
  • Real-Time Data
  • Real-Time Monitoring
  • Real-Time Notifications
  • Real-Time Reporting
  • Real-Time Updates
  • Real-time Alerts
  • Remote Access Management
  • Remote Access/Control
  • Remote Monitoring & Management
  • Remote Update/Installation
  • Reporting & Statistics
  • Reporting/Analytics
  • Risk Analysis
  • Role-Based Permissions
  • SSL Security
  • Screen Recording
  • Screen Sharing
  • Secure Data Storage
  • Secure Login
  • Security Auditing
  • Self Service Portal
  • Self-Service Access Request
  • Server Monitoring
  • Service Level Agreement (SLA) Management
  • Session Recording
  • Single Sign On
  • Status Tracking
  • Summary Reports
  • Support Ticket Management
  • Third-Party Integrations
  • Threat Intelligence
  • Threat Response
  • Troubleshooting
  • Two-Factor Authentication
  • Two-Way Audio & Video
  • Unattended Access
  • Usage Tracking/Analytics
  • User Activity Monitoring
  • User Management
  • User Provisioning
  • User Session Management
  • Video Support
  • Vulnerability Scanning
  • Web Threat Management
  • Workflow Automation
  • Workflow Management

Integrations

  • Total integrations5
  • ConnectWise PSA
  • Hudu
  • IT Glue
  • Jira
  • Microsoft 365
  • Microsoft Entra ID
  • Microsoft Intune
  • Microsoft Power BI
  • Microsoft Teams
  • Okta
  • Slack
  • Splunk Enterprise
  • Total integrations8
  • ConnectWise PSA
  • Hudu
  • IT Glue
  • Jira
  • Microsoft 365
  • Microsoft Entra ID
  • Microsoft Intune
  • Microsoft Power BI
  • Microsoft Teams
  • Okta
  • Slack
  • Splunk Enterprise