PickMeApp vs Swimage

PickMeApp packages applications and their settings from a Windows PC so they can be installed on another PC. PickMeApp Pro manages discovery, installation, upgrades, removal, capture, and transfer; its command-line commands can automate those functions. PickMeApp Installer works with MSI, EXE, and PAD packages as well as proprietary TAP and TAD formats, and can create collections from a list of 20,000 software titles. The software can work offline with local repositories of custom software. Pro supports Windows XP and later and manages 32-bit and 64-bit programs on either 32-bit or 64-bit Windows computers. The maker reports successful capture and transfer of more than 15,000 software products and versions. Relocator moves installed applications between drives on the same computer; some moves need a restart and another run. Transfers to another PC depend on compatibility with its operating system. Free Relocator and Installer plans have no license count or expiration and contain no adware. Light costs $10 a year; Pro costs 30.00 USD once.

Swimage is endpoint management software for on-premises, remote, and disconnected Windows and web environments. It automates repair, security, reimaging, and recovery, including rebuilding devices, restoring applications and user settings, and responding to malware or ransomware incidents. Deployment kits can work without a network, so operations can run on-site, remotely, or offline. Listed uses include operating-system upgrades and migrations, PC refreshes, zero-touch deployments, remote recovery, compliance enforcement, and employee reboarding. Its zero-trust approach monitors endpoint state and remediates systems that leave policy. Actions include locking or reimaging a PC, installing patches or software, rejoining a domain, and encrypting the device. Swimage lists SOC2, HIPAA, and FIPS alignment. Integrations include SCCM, EPM, AutoPilot, Ivanti, and BixFix. A customizable dashboard shows health, compliance, and deployment status. The maker says deployments up to 300,000 nodes need one server and an associated SQL database. Pricing starts at $4 a month.