PDQ Connect - 2026 Pricing, Features, Reviews & Alternatives

PDQ Connect is a cloud-based, agent-based endpoint management solution for Windows and macOS, designed for IT administrators and sysadmins. Manage, secure, and automate endpoints across remote, hybrid, and on-site environments without requiring a VPN or on-premises infrastructure.

PDQ Connect is built for in-house IT teams and sysadmins managing Windows and macOS environments, and is increasingly used by MSPs managing endpoints across multiple client environments. The product is purpose-built for the work that matters most in endpoint management: patching, deployments, vulnerability remediation, and automation.

PDQ Connect is used by IT teams across a range of sectors including education, finance, manufacturing, nonprofit, and government.

Core capabilities include patch management, software deployment, remote desktop access, and vulnerability management. Patch management supports both Windows updates and third-party applications. Vulnerabilities are continuously detected and prioritized using real-world exploit activity in addition to CVSS, enabling remediation based on active risk. Real-time, event-driven automation allows IT teams to execute workflows based on device state and predefined conditions; deployments trigger the moment a condition is met, without waiting for a scheduled window. Deployments can also be scheduled for one-time or recurring cadences. Offline device deployment queuing ensures no device is skipped regardless of connectivity at the time a deployment runs.

The curated package library includes 500+ applications and scripts, sourced directly from publishers, virus-scanned, and typically updated within hours of a new release. Custom multistep packages are supported for proprietary or specialized software. Device groups and inventory provide dynamic and static targeting based on device state, installed software, and custom scan data. Native deployment logging captures failure detail without requiring custom scripts. Remote desktop access supports sessions whether or not an end user is logged in. Multi-tenant support allows IT teams and MSPs managing multiple environments to operate from a single console.

PDQ Connect is SOC 2 certified and includes MFA, role-based access controls, encryption, and audit logging to support security and compliance requirements.

PDQ Connect uses a per-device annual subscription model with three tiers. Pricing is published openly at pdq.com, with self-service purchasing and no sales call needed. Volume discounts are available, along with discounts for nonprofit and educational organizations. A 14-day free trial is available with no credit card required.

Support is provided by an in-house team with a 95% customer satisfaction score over the past year.

Founded in 2001, PDQ was built by sysadmins, for sysadmins. Trusted by 30,000+ IT professionals worldwide.