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Compare Automox and PDQ Deploy & Inventory 
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At a Glance
Market Segments
Mid-Market (69.9% of reviews)
Mid-Market (75.3% of reviews)
Entry-Level Pricing
$1.00 1 Device Per Month
$1,650.00
Automox
Star Rating
(279)4.5 out of 5
Market Segments
Mid-Market (69.9% of reviews)
Pros & Cons
Entry-Level Pricing
$1.00 1 Device Per Month
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 Automox excels in providing a centralized approach to managing device estates, enhancing reporting and visibility of device health. Users appreciate its intuitive interface, which simplifies the process of managing and updating a large number of devices.
- Users say that PDQ Deploy & Inventory stands out for its speed and flexibility, allowing for rapid deployment using IP addresses and multiple credential setups. This feature is particularly beneficial for users who need to manage applications and commands efficiently.
- Reviewers mention that Automox's cloud-based solution is particularly advantageous for organizations with remote endpoints, as it allows for easy policy setup to push updates for both Windows and third-party applications, ensuring devices remain secure and up to date.
- According to verified reviews, PDQ Deploy & Inventory is praised for its affordability and powerful Windows management capabilities. Users highlight its straightforward installation and maintenance, making it an attractive option for businesses looking for effective software management without breaking the bank.
- G2 reviewers note that while Automox has a solid user satisfaction score, it faces challenges in matching specific workflow needs for some users, who have reported configuration difficulties. This suggests that while the platform is user-friendly, there may be a learning curve for more complex setups.
- Users highlight that PDQ Deploy & Inventory's agentless architecture is a significant advantage, allowing for easier management without the need for additional software installations on endpoints. This feature contributes to its high ratings for ease of use and setup, making it a preferred choice for many IT teams.
Pricing
Entry-Level Pricing
Automox
PatchOS
$1.00
1 Device Per Month
Easy cloud-based patching for Windows, macOS, and Linux
- Windows, macOS, and Linux OS patch automation
Free Trial
Automox
Free Trial is available
PDQ Deploy & Inventory
Free Trial is available
Ratings
Meets Requirements
8.8
252
9.4
166
Ease of Use
8.9
255
9.4
168
Ease of Setup
9.0
242
9.5
153
Ease of Admin
8.8
231
9.5
151
Quality of Support
8.7
227
9.5
144
Has the product been a good partner in doing business?
9.0
217
9.7
142
Product Direction (% positive)
9.3
250
9.6
148
Features by Category
Asset Inventory
Not enough data
9.2
54
Not enough data
9.3
56
Not enough data
5.9
41
Not enough data
4.6
40
Not enough data
8.9
52
Generative AI
Not enough data
4.6
32
Not enough data
4.6
32
Agentic AI - IT Asset Management
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
Management
Not enough data
8.5
53
Not enough data
7.7
47
Not enough data
6.7
44
Not enough data
6.6
44
Generative AI - Autonomous Endpoint Management
8.6
6
Not enough data
8.9
6
Not enough data
8.6
6
Not enough data
Monitoring and Management - Autonomous Endpoint Management
9.4
6
Not enough data
9.3
5
Not enough data
9.3
5
Not enough data
9.3
5
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
Categories
Categories
Shared Categories
Automox and PDQ Deploy & Inventory are categorized as Patch Management
Unique Categories
Automox is categorized as Autonomous Endpoint Management (AEM)
PDQ Deploy & Inventory is categorized as IT Asset Management
Reviews
Reviewers' Company Size
Automox
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
18.8%
Financial Services
7.7%
Computer & Network Security
7.0%
Computer Software
5.5%
Retail
3.7%
Other
57.4%
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
Automox has no discussions with answers
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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