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ConnectWise Automate vs PDQ Connect
Both stand on remote monitoring & management (rmm) software. Which one you can start free with, which one lets you read the code, and what each costs once you pay.
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Visit ConnectWise Automate 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.
Visit PDQ ConnectThe facts
| ConnectWise Automate | PDQ Connect | |
|---|---|---|
| Free plan | No | A free trial |
| Open source | Not published | Not published |
| Runs on | Web, Windows | API, Mac, Web, Windows |
| Lowest paid plan | Free or on request | Connect Basic: $12 per device a year |
| Plans published | 1 | 3 |
| Maker | Not published | Not published |
| Website | connectwise.com | pdq.com |
| On remote monitoring & management (rmm) software | #14 of 18 | #10 of 18 |
ConnectWise Automate: what it does well
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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