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PDQ Connect vs SolarWinds Patch Manager
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.
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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Free trial Self-hostedWebWindows
SolarWinds Patch Manager combines Microsoft and third-party patching with scheduling, reboot, approval, offline, and reporting controls. It is a paid Windows-focused product with a 30-day trial, and buyers should check deployment requirements and the SQL High Availability limitation.
Visit SolarWinds Patch ManagerThe facts
| PDQ Connect | SolarWinds Patch Manager | |
|---|---|---|
| Free plan | A free trial | A free trial |
| Open source | Not published | Not published |
| Runs on | API, Mac, Web, Windows | Self-hosted, Web, Windows |
| Lowest paid plan | Connect Basic: $12 per device a year | Free or on request |
| Plans published | 3 | 1 |
| Maker | Not published | Not published |
| Website | pdq.com | solarwinds.com |
| On patch management software | #27 of 49 | #31 of 49 |
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
SolarWinds Patch Manager: what it does well
- Patches Microsoft and third-party applications
- Prebuilt, pretested patch packages
- Offline machine support
- Scheduling and reboot management
- Free, fully functional 30-day trial
What to know first
- Pricing available by quote
- No free plan
- SQL High Availability unsupported
- SCCM is separately sold
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