PatchMon vs PDQ Connect
PatchMon
patchmon.netPDQ Connect
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| Figure | PatchMon | PDQ Connect |
|---|---|---|
| Price from | $1/mo | $1/mo |
| Free plan | Yes | — |
| Free trial | Yes | Yes |
| Open source | Yes | — |
| Web | Yes | Yes |
| Windows | Yes | Yes |
| macOS | — | Yes |
| Linux | Yes | — |
| API | Yes | Yes |
| Self-hosted | Yes | — |
| Plans published | 6 | 3 |
| Spec score · Patch Management Software | 9.0 (#3) | 8.1 (#14) |
| Spec score · IT Automation Software | 8.9 (#8) | 8.1 (#25) |
| Compliance | PatchMon supports OpenSCAP CIS benchmark scans with per-rule results, severity, remediation guidance, and score tracking. | PDQ states that it is SOC 2 compliant and undergoes routine audits. |
| Headquarters | London, United Kingdom | South Salt Lake, Utah, United States |
| Integrations | Documented integrations include Discord, getHomepage, Ansible and Proxmox LXC auto-enrollment. | Listed integrations include Entra ID, Zapier, Jira, Freshservice, Freshdesk, HaloPSA, HaloITSM, Zendesk, ServiceNow, and the PDQ Public API. |
| Remote access | Max provides browser SSH and browser RDP through Apache Guacamole, with optional agent-proxied connections. | 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. |
| Support | Cloud support channels vary by tier: Starter includes email and Discord, Plus adds Slack, and Max also includes phone support. | All plans include email support, while Premium includes priority technical support and priority support response. |
Plans
PatchMon
- Community EditionFree
- Community EditionFree
- Starter$1 a month
- Plus$2 a month
- Max$3 a month
- PROPriced on request
PDQ Connect
- Connect Basic$12 a year
- Connect Plus$18 a year
- Connect Premium$28 a year
In their own words
PatchMon
PatchMon provides a central dashboard for patch monitoring across Linux, FreeBSD, and Windows server fleets. Policies can schedule patches immediately, after a delay, or at a fixed time, with dry-run validation, approval workflows, and assignment by host or host group. Automated patch deployment is available on Linux and FreeBSD; Windows deployment is on the roadmap. Patch runs record who triggered and approved them, timestamps, policy details, affected packages, and command output. OpenSCAP CIS benchmark scans include per-rule results, severity, remediation guidance, and score tracking. Listed integrations span Proxmox LXC, Ansible, Docker, REST API, OpenSCAP, SSH, Windows RDP, and messaging and AI services. Monitoring agents connect outbound over WebSocket, use TLS in transit, and do not require root for monitoring operations. The free Community Edition is self-hosted under AGPLv3, with users responsible for the server, updates, backups, and uptime. Cloud plans start at $1 a month per endpoint. Cloud trials last 14 days, include Plus features, require a card at signup, and are not charged if cancelled before they end.