ManageEngine Patch Manager Plus From $20.42/mo · Free plan 9.1 Visit PDQ Connect
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Spec sheet
- Product
- PDQ Connect is a cloud-native, agent-based tool for remotely managing Windows and macOS devices.Read 9 Oct 2026 · pdq.com
- Intended users
- PDQ says Connect is built for IT teams managing remote or hybrid device fleets, including distributed workforces.Read 9 Oct 2026 · pdq.com
- API
- The PDQ Connect REST-style API supports reading and searching device details and deploying software through HTTP requests.Read 9 Oct 2026 · connect.pdq.com
- Integrations
- Listed integrations include Entra ID, Zapier, Jira, Freshservice, Freshdesk, HaloPSA, HaloITSM, Zendesk, ServiceNow, and the PDQ Public API.Read 9 Oct 2026 · pdq.com
- Compliance
- PDQ states that it is SOC 2 compliant and undergoes routine audits.Read 9 Oct 2026 · pdq.com
- Support
- All plans include email support, while Premium includes priority technical support and priority support response.Read 9 Oct 2026 · pdq.com
- Headquarters
- South Salt Lake, Utah, United StatesRead 28 Sep 2026 · pdq.com
- Founded
- 2001Read 28 Sep 2026 · pdq.com
- Company
- PDQ says its founders established the company in 2001 to build tools that make sysadmins' work easier.Read 9 Oct 2026 · pdq.com
- Audit logs
- Audit log retention is 14 days on Basic, 30 days on Plus, and 12 months on Premium.Read 9 Oct 2026 · pdq.com
- Authentication
- Multifactor authentication is enforced by default, and organizations can use passwordless email, Google or Microsoft SSO, or an OIDC provider.Read 9 Oct 2026 · pdq.com
- Core capabilities
- IT teams can use Connect to deploy software, automate patching, remediate vulnerabilities, run scripts, manage inventory, and access devices remotely.Read 9 Oct 2026 · pdq.com
- Encryption
- PDQ says Connect data is encrypted at rest and communications between the browser, console, agent, and PDQ servers are encrypted in transit using HTTPS/TLS.Read 9 Oct 2026 · pdq.com
- Packages
- The Package Library provides packages for popular applications, and administrators can also create custom packages.Read 9 Oct 2026 · pdq.com
- Purchase minimum
- Paid subscriptions have a 100-device minimum and are annual, renew automatically, and can be canceled by contacting sales while remaining active through the current billing cycle.Read 9 Oct 2026 · pdq.com
- Remote access
- Devices can be managed when they have an internet connection and the Connect agent installed; PDQ says no VPN, Active Directory, or on-premises infrastructure is required.Read 9 Oct 2026 · pdq.com
- Trial limit
- The free trial lasts 14 days, covers up to 250 devices, and does not require a credit card; some advanced automation and integration capabilities are limited during the initial trial.Read 9 Oct 2026 · pdq.com
Plans and prices
Connect Basic $12 a year per device/year 100 device minimum · volume discounts available Read 9 Oct 2026 · pdq.com
Connect Plus $18 a year per device/year 100 device minimum · volume discounts available Read 9 Oct 2026 · pdq.com
Connect Premium $28 a year per device/year 100 device minimum · volume discounts available Read 9 Oct 2026 · pdq.com
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