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# Compare ManageEngine Patch Connect Plus vs PDQ Deploy & Inventory

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> Detailed comparison between ManageEngine Patch Connect Plus and PDQ Deploy & Inventory. Check ratings, reviews, pricing, and features to make the best decision for your business.

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## At a Glance

| Metric | ManageEngine Patch Connect Plus | PDQ Deploy & Inventory |
| **Overall rating** | 4.5/5 | 4.8/5 |
| **Total Reviews** | 4 | 341 |
| **Starting Price** | US$325.00 | US$1,575.00 |
| **Free Trial** | Yes | Yes |
| **Free Version** | Yes | Yes |
| **Deployment** | Cloud, SaaS, Web-based, Windows (Desktop) | Cloud, SaaS, Web-based, Windows (Desktop), Windows (On-Premise) |
| **Support** | Email/Help Desk, Phone Support, 24/7 (Live rep), Chat | Email/Help Desk, FAQs/Forum, Knowledge Base, Chat |
| **Training** | In Person, Live Online, Webinars, Documentation | Webinars, Documentation, Videos |

## Best for

### ManageEngine Patch Connect Plus

SCCM administrators in Financial institutions, Healthcare centres, educational sector, Government sectors, Non-profit organisations, enterprises of all sizes(minimum 50 computers) are our customers.

### PDQ Deploy & Inventory

By sysadmins, for sysadmins. Designed for small, medium, and large businesses in any industry — whether you manage 50 machines or 5000.

## Key features

### ManageEngine Patch Connect Plus

- Alerts/Notifications
- Application Management
- Automatic Patch Deployment
- Automatic Scans
- Customization
- Dashboard
- IT Reporting
- Network Wide Management
- Patch Management
- Remote Access/Control
- Third-Party Integrations

### PDQ Deploy & Inventory

- API
- Alerts/Notifications
- Application Management
- Asset Tracking
- Automatic Patch Deployment
- Automatic Scans
- Customization
- Dashboard
- Deployment Management
- Event Logs
- IT Reporting
- Issue Management
- Monitoring
- Network Wide Management
- Patch Management
- Prioritisation
- Remote Access/Control
- Scheduling
- Status Tracking
- Third-Party Integrations

## Links

- [View ManageEngine Patch Connect Plus Profile](https://www.capterra.co.nz/software/140172/patch-connect-plus)
- [View PDQ Deploy & Inventory Profile](https://www.capterra.co.nz/software/174535/pdq-deploy)
- [View Original Comparison](https://www.capterra.co.nz/compare/140172/174535/patch-connect-plus/vs/pdq-deploy)

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