Side by side

Akku UEM vs PDQ Connect

Both stand on patch management software. Which one you can start free with, which one lets you read the code, and what each costs once you pay.

Akku UEM

Paid APILinuxMac+2

Akku UEM combines device management, patching, hardening, software controls, and vulnerability matching in one cloud-managed agent. Its paid tiers and administrator-controlled removal make it a fit for organizations that need centralized oversight rather than a free tool.

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PDQ Connect

Free trial APIMacWeb+1

PDQ Connect combines remote device management with deployment, patching, and inventory capabilities for IT teams. The annual 100-device minimum and trial limits are important to weigh when planning a rollout.

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The facts

	Akku UEM	PDQ Connect
Free plan	No	A free trial
Open source	Not published	Not published
Runs on	API, Linux, Mac, Web, Windows	API, Mac, Web, Windows
Lowest paid plan	Starter: ₹2,000 a year	Connect Basic: $12 per device a year
Plans published	3	3
Maker	Not published	Not published
Website	akku.work	pdq.com
On patch management software	#23 of 49	#27 of 49

Akku UEM: what it does well

Supports Windows, Ubuntu, and macOS
113 hardening policies across 30 categories
Stages patch deployment in rollout rings
Daily CISA KEV matching in Advanced
Recorded remote sessions require user consent

What to know first

No free plan or free trial
Agent removal requires an administrator token
Paid plans start at ₹2,000/yr
UEM pricing page does not state trial duration

PDQ Connect: what it does well

Remote management for Windows and macOS
Supports software deployment, patching, and scripts
14-day trial covers up to 250 devices
Email support is included on all plans

What to know first

Paid subscriptions have a 100-device minimum
Subscriptions are annual and renew automatically
Some capabilities are limited during the trial
Audit log retention ranges from 14 days to 12 months by plan

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