PDQ Connect
Remote support software
Endpoint management software
Patch management software
Endpoint protection software
Vulnerability management software
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What is PDQ Connect
PDQ Connect is a cloud-based endpoint management product for small to mid-sized IT teams to manage Windows devices over the internet. It provides software deployment, inventory, scripting, and patching workflows without requiring a VPN, using an installed agent on endpoints. The product focuses on simplifying day-to-day device administration for distributed workforces with a web console and prebuilt content for common third-party applications.
Cloud-first remote management
PDQ Connect is designed to manage endpoints that are off-network, which supports remote and hybrid work scenarios. The agent-based approach reduces reliance on on-premises connectivity and traditional network discovery. This aligns well with IT teams that need consistent management regardless of device location.
Integrated deployment and scripting
The product combines software deployment, PowerShell scripting, and device inventory in one console. This supports common endpoint operations such as installing applications, running remediation scripts, and collecting device attributes for targeting. Having these functions together can reduce tool switching for routine endpoint administration.
Prebuilt patch content library
PDQ provides packaged content for many widely used third-party applications, which can speed up patching and standardization. This can reduce the effort required to create and maintain installers and update packages internally. For teams that patch a broad set of common apps, this can improve operational consistency.
Limited deep remote support
PDQ Connect is primarily an endpoint management tool rather than a full-featured interactive remote support platform. Organizations that require advanced remote control features (for example, technician collaboration, rich session tooling, or specialized support workflows) may need an additional remote support product. This can increase overall tooling complexity for helpdesk-centric environments.
Endpoint protection not primary
While it supports patching and remediation actions, PDQ Connect is not positioned as a full endpoint protection suite with native antivirus/EDR capabilities. Security teams looking for integrated detection, response, and threat hunting typically require a dedicated security platform. As a result, PDQ Connect fits better as an IT operations layer than as the core security control.
Vulnerability management scope
The product supports patching and software visibility, but it is not a full vulnerability management platform with broad scanning coverage, risk scoring, and compliance reporting across assets. Organizations with formal vulnerability management programs may need separate tooling for continuous assessment and governance. This can limit its suitability for highly regulated environments that require end-to-end vulnerability workflows.
Plan & Pricing
| Plan | Price | Key features & notes |
|---|---|---|
| Basic | $12 per device/year (annual) | Device inventory; prebuilt & custom packages; custom fields & reports; Windows & macOS device management. 100-device minimum. Volume discounts available. |
| Plus | $18 per device/year (annual) | Everything in Basic plus automated deployments, remote desktop (RDP), role-based access control (RBAC), and custom scanners. 100-device minimum. Volume discounts available. |
| Premium | $28 per device/year (annual) | Everything in Plus plus vulnerability scanning & prioritization, one-click CVE resolution, API access, priority technical support. 100-device minimum. Volume discounts available. |
Notes: Subscriptions are annual and renew automatically. PDQ Connect starts at a 100-device minimum (i.e., minimum paid annual cost shown below). Volume/multi-year discounts and MSP pricing options are offered; nonprofit and education discounts noted. A 14-day free trial is available (full access to core features for up to 250 devices; some advanced automation/API features limited during trial).
Seller details
PDQ.com Corporation
Salt Lake City, Utah, USA
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Private
https://www.pdq.com/
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