Compare Atera and PDQ Deploy & Inventory 
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Market Segments
Small-Business (60.7% of reviews)
Mid-Market (75.3% of reviews)
Entry-Level Pricing
Free Trial
$1,650.00
Atera
Star Rating
(1,069)4.6 out of 5
Market Segments
Small-Business (60.7% of reviews)
Pros & Cons
Entry-Level Pricing
Free Trial
Free Trial is available
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Star Rating
(274)4.8 out of 5
Market Segments
Mid-Market (75.3% of reviews)
Pros & Cons
Entry-Level Pricing
$1,650.00
Free Trial is available
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AI Generated Summary
AI-generated. Powered by real user reviews.
- G2 reviewers report that Atera excels in user experience, particularly highlighting its intuitive interface and customizable dashboard widgets. Users appreciate how easy it is to manage patching and tickets without needing a large team, making it a strong choice for small businesses.
- Users say that PDQ Deploy & Inventory shines in its automation capabilities, allowing IT teams to keep software up to date efficiently. Reviewers mention the ability to deploy applications quickly using IP addresses, which significantly reduces the workload for IT personnel.
- According to verified reviews, Atera's licensing structure is particularly favorable for managed service providers (MSPs), as it counts by technician rather than by endpoint. This flexibility allows businesses to grow without incurring excessive costs, a feature that many users find appealing.
- Reviewers mention that while PDQ Deploy & Inventory has a clean interface, it can be somewhat complex for new users. However, those who are familiar with the software appreciate the advanced options available for deploying applications and managing commands.
- G2 reviewers highlight that Atera's setup process is straightforward, with many users noting that the initial onboarding was quick and easy. This ease of setup is a significant advantage for small businesses looking to implement IT management solutions without extensive training.
- Users report that both products offer strong support, but PDQ Deploy & Inventory has a slight edge in quality of support ratings. Reviewers appreciate the responsiveness and helpfulness of the support team, which can be crucial for businesses that rely heavily on these tools for their IT operations.
Pricing
Entry-Level Pricing
Free Trial
Atera
Free Trial is available
PDQ Deploy & Inventory
Free Trial is available
Ratings
Meets Requirements
8.8
874
9.4
166
Ease of Use
9.2
951
9.4
168
Ease of Setup
9.1
803
9.5
153
Ease of Admin
9.0
595
9.5
151
Quality of Support
9.0
830
9.5
144
Has the product been a good partner in doing business?
9.2
587
9.7
142
Product Direction (% positive)
9.4
861
9.6
148
Features by Category
Ticket and Case Management
8.6
301
Not enough data
8.6
300
Not enough data
8.5
299
Not enough data
8.3
290
Not enough data
8.2
283
Not enough data
8.3
289
Not enough data
8.2
290
Not enough data
8.1
284
Not enough data
Generative AI
7.2
234
Not enough data
7.3
235
Not enough data
Agentic AI - Help Desk
8.2
30
Not enough data
8.4
30
Not enough data
8.5
30
Not enough data
Communication Channels
8.2
286
Not enough data
8.7
285
Not enough data
8.1
280
Not enough data
6.4
267
Not enough data
6.2
264
Not enough data
Platform
7.2
294
Not enough data
7.8
304
Not enough data
8.4
302
Not enough data
8.0
305
Not enough data
8.2
309
Not enough data
8.5
304
Not enough data
Administration
8.1
156
Not enough data
8.3
159
Not enough data
8.7
162
Not enough data
Service Desk
8.6
158
Not enough data
8.3
156
Not enough data
8.4
155
Not enough data
Management
8.6
154
Not enough data
8.8
153
Not enough data
8.7
151
Not enough data
8.4
151
Not enough data
8.1
146
Not enough data
Functionality
8.4
156
Not enough data
8.5
151
Not enough data
8.9
155
Not enough data
8.7
153
Not enough data
Agentic AI - IT Service Management (ITSM) Tools
7.3
21
Not enough data
6.7
21
Not enough data
7.0
21
Not enough data
6.8
21
Not enough data
7.2
21
Not enough data
7.0
21
Not enough data
7.3
20
Not enough data
Inventory Management - Remote Monitoring & Management (RMM)
8.9
600
|
Verified
Not enough data
8.3
80
Not enough data
7.9
71
Not enough data
Monitoring and Management
9.1
615
|
Verified
Not enough data
8.3
545
|
Verified
Not enough data
8.3
546
|
Verified
Not enough data
8.6
597
|
Verified
Not enough data
8.2
76
Not enough data
IT Operations & Workflow - Remote Monitoring & Management (RMM)
8.7
93
Not enough data
Service Management
9.1
600
|
Verified
Not enough data
8.7
86
Not enough data
8.6
109
Not enough data
Agentic AI - Remote Monitoring & Management (RMM)
7.8
88
Not enough data
7.5
77
Not enough data
7.8
78
Not enough data
7.6
77
Not enough data
7.7
76
Not enough data
7.5
79
Not enough data
7.4
77
Not enough data
Scope
6.8
30
Not enough data
7.9
33
Not enough data
Security
7.9
32
Not enough data
7.2
30
Not enough data
5.7
27
Not enough data
Management
8.0
28
Not enough data
7.7
27
Not enough data
7.5
26
Not enough data
7.8
28
Not enough data
6.1
25
Not enough data
Agentic AI - Unified Endpoint Management (UEM)
7.8
10
Not enough data
7.5
10
Not enough data
7.7
10
Not enough data
8.0
10
Not enough data
7.7
10
Not enough data
7.8
10
Not enough data
8.0
10
Not enough data
Functionality
8.9
282
Not enough data
8.9
288
Not enough data
8.2
272
Not enough data
8.6
262
Not enough data
Monitoring - Network Monitoring
8.3
34
Not enough data
8.5
36
Not enough data
8.8
33
Not enough data
Management
8.4
259
Not enough data
8.4
260
Not enough data
7.9
248
Not enough data
Analytics - Network Monitoring
8.1
33
Not enough data
7.9
33
Not enough data
Security - Network Monitoring
8.4
34
Not enough data
7.8
35
Not enough data
8.2
33
Not enough data
Network Performance - Network Monitoring
8.1
33
Not enough data
8.1
33
Not enough data
AI Automation - Network Monitoring
7.6
32
Not enough data
7.5
32
Not enough data
7.3
32
Not enough data
Agentic AI - Network Monitoring
7.5
27
Not enough data
7.5
27
Not enough data
7.5
27
Not enough data
7.3
27
Not enough data
7.3
27
Not enough data
7.3
27
Not enough data
7.5
27
Not enough data
Functionality
8.8
7
Not enough data
Not enough data
Not enough data
8.0
5
Not enough data
Issue Resolution
7.0
5
Not enough data
8.3
7
Not enough data
6.9
6
Not enough data
Management
Not enough data
Not enough data
Feature Not Available
Not enough data
Feature Not Available
Not enough data
Generative AI
Not enough data
Not enough data
Not enough data
Not enough data
Agentic AI - AIOps Platforms
Not enough data
Not enough data
Not enough data
Not enough data
Not enough data
Not enough data
Not enough data
Not enough data
Not enough data
Not enough data
Not enough data
Not enough data
Not enough data
Not enough data
Asset Inventory
8.8
224
9.2
54
8.7
216
9.3
56
7.8
208
5.9
41
7.1
204
4.6
40
7.9
213
8.9
52
Generative AI
7.2
194
4.6
32
7.1
191
4.6
32
Agentic AI - IT Asset Management
8.1
30
Not enough data
7.8
30
Not enough data
8.0
30
Not enough data
7.6
30
Not enough data
7.8
29
Not enough data
7.9
30
Not enough data
7.7
30
Not enough data
Management
8.8
217
8.5
53
8.1
207
7.7
47
7.6
205
6.7
44
8.0
212
6.6
44
Responses
9.8
8
Not enough data
9.0
8
Not enough data
9.1
9
Not enough data
Automation - AI Agents
Feature Not Available
Not enough data
Feature Not Available
Not enough data
Feature Not Available
Not enough data
Feature Not Available
Not enough data
Feature Not Available
Not enough data
Platform
9.6
8
Not enough data
9.6
8
Not enough data
9.3
7
Not enough data
Autonomy - AI Agents
9.2
8
Not enough data
9.6
8
Not enough data
9.6
8
Not enough data
9.8
8
Not enough data
Generative AI
9.6
9
Not enough data
9.6
8
Not enough data
Administration
8.7
439
Not enough data
8.4
436
Not enough data
7.3
381
Not enough data
9.0
440
Not enough data
8.2
420
Not enough data
8.2
439
Not enough data
Maintenance
8.9
439
Not enough data
7.8
389
Not enough data
Communication
Feature Not Available
Not enough data
6.0
362
Not enough data
6.1
355
Not enough data
6.9
366
Not enough data
Security
7.8
378
Not enough data
8.0
386
Not enough data
Device Support
7.4
389
Not enough data
8.2
394
Not enough data
8.2
391
Not enough data
Performance
8.2
424
Not enough data
Generative AI
7.2
280
Not enough data
Automation - AI IT Agents
8.0
11
Not enough data
7.9
11
Not enough data
Autonomy - AI IT Agents
7.7
11
Not enough data
7.6
11
Not enough data
7.9
11
Not enough data
8.3
11
Not enough data
IT Ticket Management - AI IT Agents
7.9
11
Not enough data
Feature Not Available
Not enough data
Feature Not Available
Not enough data
7.1
12
Not enough data
7.3
11
Not enough data
IT Support Automation - AI IT Agents
7.9
11
Not enough data
8.2
14
Not enough data
7.8
12
Not enough data
7.9
11
Not enough data
7.9
11
Not enough data
Generative AI - Autonomous Endpoint Management
Feature Not Available
Not enough data
Feature Not Available
Not enough data
Feature Not Available
Not enough data
Monitoring and Management - Autonomous Endpoint Management
Feature Not Available
Not enough data
Feature Not Available
Not enough data
Not enough data
Not enough data
Feature Not Available
Not enough data
Incident Management
8.4
209
Not enough data
8.5
212
Not enough data
8.8
205
Not enough data
8.2
210
Not enough data
8.1
202
Not enough data
Reporting
8.6
211
Not enough data
8.4
207
Not enough data
7.8
200
Not enough data
Access & Usability
7.4
207
Not enough data
8.5
203
Not enough data
8.0
200
Not enough data
8.3
196
Not enough data
Agentic AI - Service Desk
8.4
25
Not enough data
8.0
25
Not enough data
8.0
24
Not enough data
8.1
24
Not enough data
8.1
25
Not enough data
7.6
25
Not enough data
8.0
25
Not enough data
System Control
Not enough data
Not enough data
Not enough data
Not enough data
Not enough data
Not enough data
Not enough data
Not enough data
Not enough data
Not enough data
Vulnerability Prevention
Not enough data
Not enough data
Not enough data
Not enough data
Not enough data
Not enough data
Security Management
Not enough data
Not enough data
Not enough data
Not enough data
Not enough data
Not enough data
Analysis
8.2
76
Not enough data
Platform
7.9
77
Not enough data
8.8
80
Not enough data
8.1
76
Not enough data
8.3
81
Not enough data
8.5
80
Not enough data
Security
8.3
80
Not enough data
9.0
82
Not enough data
7.4
78
Not enough data
8.2
79
Not enough data
8.1
76
Not enough data
Agentic AI - Enterprise IT Management
8.5
11
Not enough data
8.6
11
Not enough data
8.5
11
Not enough data
8.6
11
Not enough data
8.3
11
Not enough data
8.9
11
Not enough data
8.6
11
Not enough data
Agentic AI - AI Agents
Not enough data
Not enough data
Not enough data
Not enough data
Not enough data
Not enough data
Not enough data
Not enough data
Not enough data
Not enough data
Not enough data
Not enough data
Not enough data
Not enough data
Categories
Categories
Shared Categories
Atera and PDQ Deploy & Inventory are categorized as Patch Management and IT Asset Management
Unique Categories
Atera is categorized as AI IT Agents, AI Agents For Business Operations, AIOps Platforms, Unified Endpoint Management (UEM), Remote Monitoring & Management (RMM), IT Service Management (ITSM) Tools, Remote Support, Endpoint Management, Enterprise IT Management, Network Monitoring, Service Desk, Help Desk, and Autonomous Endpoint Management (AEM)
PDQ Deploy & Inventory has no unique categories
Reviews
Reviewers' Company Size
Atera
Small-Business(50 or fewer emp.)
Mid-Market(51-1000 emp.)
Enterprise(> 1000 emp.)
PDQ Deploy & Inventory
Small-Business(50 or fewer emp.)
Mid-Market(51-1000 emp.)
Enterprise(> 1000 emp.)
Small-Business
(50 or fewer emp.)
Mid-Market
(51-1000 emp.)
Enterprise
(> 1000 emp.)
Reviewers' Industry
Information Technology and Services
30.4%
Computer & Network Security
12.5%
Manufacturing
3.2%
Hospital & Health Care
3.1%
Telecommunications
3.1%
Other
47.7%
Primary/Secondary Education
9.0%
Government Administration
7.1%
Hospital & Health Care
6.0%
Education Management
4.9%
Electrical/Electronic Manufacturing
4.5%
Other
68.5%
Alternatives
Discussions
Is atera safe?
2 Comments
MH
YesRead more
How does your pricing compare to the traditional RMM vendors?
1 Comment
Official Response from Atera
At Atera, you only get billed a fixed monthly fee for the number of technicians that actually use our software. So you don’t pay more when you grow or add...Read more
Can I generate automatically a Service Ticket from an Agent Alert?
1 Comment
Official Response from Atera
It is possible to automatically generate a ticket from an alert. We do not recommend it because it can create a lot of noise in the ticket dashboard. The...Read more
What is PDQ Deploys solution for remote staff?
3 Comments
MW
Hey Scott! Micaela from PDQ here. Check out this blog on managing remote computers with...Read more
Does anyone know of a way to update MS store apps using PDQ?
1 Comment
MY
just create a package with a powershell step with the appx package you wish to deploy. Example here is Calculator... Get-AppxPackage -allusers...Read more
What does PDQ software do?
1 Comment
RA
PDQ Inventory is a system admin tool that collects software and hardware inventory. PDQ Deploy automates software installation. Very good tools at a very...Read more
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