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# PDQ Deploy & Inventory vs Patch My PC Comparison - What are their main differences?

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Reviews

**PDQ Deploy & Inventory** [

4.8/5(274)

](https://www.g2.com/products/pdq-deploy-inventory/reviews#reviews)

**Patch My PC** [

4.8/5(736)

](https://www.g2.com/products/patch-my-pc/reviews#reviews)

Pricing

**PDQ Deploy & Inventory**
Free Trial

**Contact Us** · Enterprise pricing

**Patch My PC**
Free Trial

**$3.50** 1 Device Per Year · Enterprise Plus

**Pricing Insights**
from reviews

Time to Implement

**PDQ Deploy & Inventory**
1 month

Based on 5 responses

**Patch My PC**
1 month

Based on 12 responses

Return on Investment

**PDQ Deploy & Inventory**
9 months

Based on 5 responses

**Patch My PC**
7 months2 months sooner

Based on 9 responses

Perceived Cost

**PDQ Deploy & Inventory**
$$$$$

**Patch My PC**
$$$$$

Average Discount

**PDQ Deploy & Inventory**
8%

**Patch My PC**
8%

Pros & Cons

**PDQ Deploy & Inventory**
[
Ease of Use (3)
](https://www.g2.com/products/pdq-deploy-inventory/reviews?filters%5Bsentiment_snippet%5D=1510711&qs=pros-and-cons#reviews)[
Automation (2)
](https://www.g2.com/products/pdq-deploy-inventory/reviews?filters%5Bsentiment_snippet%5D=1510579&qs=pros-and-cons#reviews)[
Integration Issues (2)
](https://www.g2.com/products/pdq-deploy-inventory/reviews?filters%5Bsentiment_snippet%5D=2284697&qs=pros-and-cons#reviews)[
Remote Access Issues (2)
](https://www.g2.com/products/pdq-deploy-inventory/reviews?filters%5Bsentiment_snippet%5D=1510289&qs=pros-and-cons#reviews)

**Patch My PC**
[
Patch Management (44)
](https://www.g2.com/products/patch-my-pc/reviews?filters%5Bsentiment_snippet%5D=1294465&qs=pros-and-cons#reviews)[
Customer Support (33)
](https://www.g2.com/products/patch-my-pc/reviews?filters%5Bsentiment_snippet%5D=1294163&qs=pros-and-cons#reviews)[
Missing Features (18)
](https://www.g2.com/products/patch-my-pc/reviews?filters%5Bsentiment_snippet%5D=1294502&qs=pros-and-cons#reviews)[
Lack of Cloud Support (5)
](https://www.g2.com/products/patch-my-pc/reviews?filters%5Bsentiment_snippet%5D=1293824&qs=pros-and-cons#reviews)

Integrations

**PDQ Deploy & Inventory**
Not enough data

**Patch My PC**
[

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Microsoft Intune Enterprise...

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 ![Product Avatar Image](https://images.g2crowd.com/uploads/product/image/large_detail/large_detail_033aa224b72b00b72e8860e4e6401efc/microsoft-system-center.png "Product Avatar Image")

Microsoft System Center

](https://www.g2.com/products/microsoft-system-center/reviews)[
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](https://www.g2.com/products/patch-my-pc/integrations)

Screenshots

**PDQ Deploy & Inventory**
 ![PDQ Deploy & Inventory screenshot](https://images.g2crowd.com/cdn-cgi/image/width=600,height=600,fit=scale-down,format=auto,onerror=redirect,/https://images.g2crowd.com/uploads/attachment/file/1450656/inventory-dashoard.png)

**Patch My PC**
 ![Patch My PC screenshot](https://images.g2crowd.com/cdn-cgi/image/width=600,height=600,fit=scale-down,format=auto,onerror=redirect,/https://images.g2crowd.com/uploads/attachment/file/178557/_1PubCfgMgr.png)

Ratings

Meets Requirements

**PDQ Deploy & Inventory**

9.4

9.4166

**Patch My PC**

9.3

9.3607

Ease of Use

**PDQ Deploy & Inventory**

9.4

9.4168

**Patch My PC**

9.3

9.3612

Ease of Setup

**PDQ Deploy & Inventory**

9.5

9.5153

**Patch My PC**

9.4

9.4600

Ease of Admin

**PDQ Deploy & Inventory**

9.5

9.5151

**Patch My PC**

9.3

9.3596

Quality of Support

**PDQ Deploy & Inventory**

9.5

9.5144

**Patch My PC**

9.7

9.7584

Has the product been a good partner in doing business?

**PDQ Deploy & Inventory**

9.7

9.7142

**Patch My PC**

9.7

9.7583

Product Direction (% positive)

**PDQ Deploy & Inventory**

9.6

9.6148

**Patch My PC**

9.8

9.8583

Features

IT Asset Management[Hide 56 FeaturesShow 56 Features](javascript:void(0);)

7.0

58

Not enough data

Asset Inventory

Hardware Asset Inventory

9.2(won by default)

54

Not enough data

Software Asset Inventory

9.3(won by default)

56

Not enough data

Cloud Asset Inventory

5.9(won by default)

41

Not enough data

Mobile Asset Inventory

4.6(won by default)

40

Not enough data

Asset Discovery

8.9(won by default)

52

Not enough data

Generative AI

AI Text Generation

4.6(won by default)

32

Not enough data

AI Text Generation

4.6(won by default)

32

Not enough data

Generative AI

Not enough data

Not enough data

Agentic AI - IT Asset Management

Autonomous Task Execution

Not enough data

Not enough data

Multi-step Planning

Not enough data

Not enough data

Cross-system Integration

Not enough data

Not enough data

Adaptive Learning

Not enough data

Not enough data

Natural Language Interaction

Not enough data

Not enough data

Proactive Assistance

Not enough data

Not enough data

Decision Making

Not enough data

Not enough data

Management

Central Dashboard

8.5(won by default)

53

Not enough data

Asset Policy Management

7.7(won by default)

47

Not enough data

Risk Management

6.7(won by default)

44

Not enough data

Integrations

6.6(won by default)

44

Not enough data

User Management

Not enough data

Not enough data

Support Ticket Management

Not enough data

Not enough data

Requisition Management

Not enough data

Not enough data

Inventory Management

Not enough data

Not enough data

Email Management

Not enough data

Not enough data

Maintenance Management

Not enough data

Not enough data

Workflow Management

Not enough data

Not enough data

Problem Management

Not enough data

Not enough data

Service Level Agreement (SLA) Management

Not enough data

Not enough data

Supplier Management

Not enough data

Not enough data

Procurement Management

Not enough data

Not enough data

Knowledge Base Management

Not enough data

Not enough data

Task Management

Not enough data

Not enough data

Change Management

Not enough data

Not enough data

Incident Management

Not enough data

Not enough data

Contract/License Management

Not enough data

Not enough data

Audit Management

Not enough data

Not enough data

Configuration Management

Not enough data

Not enough data

Additional Functionality

Cost Tracking

Not enough data

Not enough data

Access Controls/Permissions

Not enough data

Not enough data

Prioritization

Not enough data

Not enough data

Customizable Fields

Not enough data

Not enough data

Data Import/Export

Not enough data

Not enough data

Asset Tracking

Not enough data

Not enough data

Customizable Branding

Not enough data

Not enough data

API

Not enough data

Not enough data

Alerts/Notifications

Not enough data

Not enough data

Reporting/Analytics

Not enough data

Not enough data

Barcode/Ticket Scanning

Not enough data

Not enough data

Monitoring

Not enough data

Not enough data

Customizable Forms

Not enough data

Not enough data

Compliance Tracking

Not enough data

Not enough data

Data Visualization

Not enough data

Not enough data

Audit Trail

Not enough data

Not enough data

AI Copilot

Not enough data

Not enough data

Self Service Portal

Not enough data

Not enough data

Customizable Reports

Not enough data

Not enough data

Show 2 feature categories with incomplete data

Patch Management[Hide 38 FeaturesShow 38 Features](javascript:void(0);)

Not enough data

Not enough data

Additional Functionality

Alerts/Notifications

Not enough data

Not enough data

Patch Prioritization

Not enough data

Not enough data

Status Tracking

Not enough data

Not enough data

Audit Management

Not enough data

Not enough data

Network Wide Management

Not enough data

Not enough data

Remote Access/Control

Not enough data

Not enough data

Remote Monitoring & Management

Not enough data

Not enough data

Vulnerability Scanning

Not enough data

Not enough data

Activity Tracking

Not enough data

Not enough data

Policy Management

Not enough data

Not enough data

Remote Update/Installation

Not enough data

Not enough data

IT Asset Tracking

Not enough data

Not enough data

Approval Process Control

Not enough data

Not enough data

Automatic Patch Deployment

Not enough data

Not enough data

Access Controls/Permissions

Not enough data

Not enough data

Customization

Not enough data

Not enough data

Dashboard

Not enough data

Not enough data

Patch Testing

Not enough data

Not enough data

Support Ticket Management

Not enough data

Not enough data

Automatic Scans

Not enough data

Not enough data

Active Directory Integration

Not enough data

Not enough data

Compliance Management

Not enough data

Not enough data

Application Management

Not enough data

Not enough data

API

Not enough data

Not enough data

Risk Assessment

Not enough data

Not enough data

Scheduling

Not enough data

Not enough data

Reporting & Statistics

Not enough data

Not enough data

Maintenance Scheduling

Not enough data

Not enough data

Generative AI

Not enough data

Not enough data

Real-Time Updates

Not enough data

Not enough data

Usage Tracking/Analytics

Not enough data

Not enough data

AI Copilot

Not enough data

Not enough data

Patch Management

Not enough data

Not enough data

Third-Party Integrations

Not enough data

Not enough data

Server Monitoring

Not enough data

Not enough data

Real-Time Reporting

Not enough data

Not enough data

Event Logs

Not enough data

Not enough data

Service Level Agreement (SLA) Management

Not enough data

Not enough data

Vulnerability Management[Hide 36 FeaturesShow 36 Features](javascript:void(0);)

Not enough data

Not enough data

Additional Functionality

Search/Filter

Not enough data

Not enough data

Risk Management

Not enough data

Not enough data

Generative AI

Not enough data

Not enough data

Alerts/Notifications

Not enough data

Not enough data

Compliance Management

Not enough data

Not enough data

Third-Party Integrations

Not enough data

Not enough data

Certificate Assessment

Not enough data

Not enough data

API

Not enough data

Not enough data

Incident Management

Not enough data

Not enough data

Automated Containment

Not enough data

Not enough data

Real-Time Data

Not enough data

Not enough data

Vulnerability Scanning

Not enough data

Not enough data

Monitoring

Not enough data

Not enough data

Policy Management

Not enough data

Not enough data

Asset Discovery

Not enough data

Not enough data

Penetration Testing

Not enough data

Not enough data

Runtime Container Security

Not enough data

Not enough data

Activity Dashboard

Not enough data

Not enough data

Security Auditing

Not enough data

Not enough data

Issue Tracking

Not enough data

Not enough data

Threat Intelligence

Not enough data

Not enough data

Patch Management

Not enough data

Not enough data

Endpoint Management

Not enough data

Not enough data

Collaboration Tools

Not enough data

Not enough data

Vulnerability Management

Not enough data

Not enough data

Goal Setting/Tracking

Not enough data

Not enough data

Vulnerability Assessment

Not enough data

Not enough data

Asset Tagging

Not enough data

Not enough data

Assessment Management

Not enough data

Not enough data

Access Controls/Permissions

Not enough data

Not enough data

AI Copilot

Not enough data

Not enough data

Vulnerability/Threat Prioritization

Not enough data

Not enough data

Vulnerability Protection

Not enough data

Not enough data

Risk Assessment

Not enough data

Not enough data

Reporting/Analytics

Not enough data

Not enough data

SQL Injections

Not enough data

Not enough data

User Insights

Reviewers' Company Size

[![PDQ Deploy & Inventory](https://images.g2crowd.com/uploads/product/hd_favicon/19240e7693f3c298e23c52bfaad3f0fe/pdq-deploy-inventory.svg "PDQ Deploy & Inventory")](https://www.g2.com/products/pdq-deploy-inventory/reviews)

PDQ Deploy & Inventory

Small-Business(50 or fewer emp.)

7.9%

Mid-Market(51-1000 emp.)

75.3%

Enterprise(\> 1000 emp.)

16.9%

[![Patch My PC](https://images.g2crowd.com/uploads/product/hd_favicon/dc6f68351d00a4222e53b57d0b9f18b5/patch-my-pc.svg "Patch My PC")](https://www.g2.com/products/patch-my-pc/reviews)

Patch My PC

Small-Business(50 or fewer emp.)

2.9%

Mid-Market(51-1000 emp.)

44.8%

Enterprise(\> 1000 emp.)

52.3%

Small-Business

(50 or fewer emp.)

7.9%

2.9%

Mid-Market

(51-1000 emp.)

75.3%

44.8%

Enterprise

(\> 1000 emp.)

16.9%

52.3%

Reviewers' Industry

[![PDQ Deploy & Inventory](https://images.g2crowd.com/uploads/product/hd_favicon/19240e7693f3c298e23c52bfaad3f0fe/pdq-deploy-inventory.svg "PDQ Deploy & Inventory")](https://www.g2.com/products/pdq-deploy-inventory/reviews)
PDQ Deploy & Inventory

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%

[![Patch My PC](https://images.g2crowd.com/uploads/product/hd_favicon/dc6f68351d00a4222e53b57d0b9f18b5/patch-my-pc.svg "Patch My PC")](https://www.g2.com/products/patch-my-pc/reviews)
Patch My PC

Information Technology and Services

9.8%

Higher Education

6.6%

Hospital & Health Care

4.9%

Financial Services

4.7%

Government Administration

4.0%

Other

70.0%

FAQs

## PDQ Deploy & Inventory vs Patch My PC FAQs

Generated using AI

Last updated: August 15, 2026

### What is the difference between PDQ Deploy & Inventory vs Patch My PC?

PDQ Deploy & Inventory and Patch My PC both hold a 4.8/5 G2 rating, but Patch My PC is more frequently cited for customer support and integration capabilities, while PDQ Deploy & Inventory is noted for its ease of use and automation in Windows environments.

| [PDQ Deploy & Inventory](https://www.g2.com/products/pdq-deploy-inventory/reviews) | [Patch My PC](https://www.g2.com/products/patch-my-pc/reviews) |
| --- | --- |
| 4.8/5 (274 reviews) | 4.8/5 (736 reviews) |
| Mid-Market | Enterprise |
| 9.5 | 9.4 |
| 9.5 | 9.7 |
| Ease of Use | Patch Management |

### How do the pricing models of PDQ Deploy & Inventory and Patch My PC compare?

Patch My PC is rated higher for value, with reviewers expressing greater satisfaction with its pricing compared to PDQ Deploy & Inventory.

- **PDQ Deploy & Inventory:** Reviewers mention affordability but note that pricing can be steep for small organizations, with some citing the free version's limitations.
- **Patch My PC:** Reviewers consistently highlight strong price/performance and describe it as well worth the money, with the yearly price considered low for the benefits gained.
- **Switching reasons:** Several reviewers switched from PDQ Deploy & Inventory to Patch My PC to gain better remote endpoint management and integration with Intune.

### What are the best alternatives to PDQ Deploy & Inventory and Patch My PC?

The top three alternatives to PDQ Deploy & Inventory and Patch My PC are NinjaOne, Atera, and ManageEngine Patch Manager Plus.

| Product | G2 Rating (reviews) | Largest Segment | Pricing Insight | Top Reviewer-Cited Strength |
| --- | --- | --- | --- | --- |
| [PDQ Deploy & Inventory](https://www.g2.com/products/pdq-deploy-inventory/reviews) | 4.8/5 (274) | Mid-Market | Pricing can be steep for small orgs; free version has limitations | Ease of Use |
| [Patch My PC](https://www.g2.com/products/patch-my-pc/reviews) | 4.8/5 (736) | Enterprise | Strong price/performance, well worth the money | Patch Management |
| [NinjaOne](https://www.g2.com/products/ninjaone/reviews) | 4.7/5 (5027) | Mid-Market | — | Comprehensive endpoint management |
| [Atera](https://www.g2.com/products/atera/reviews) | 4.6/5 (1247) | Small-Business | — | All-in-one RMM platform |
| [ManageEngine Patch Manager Plus](https://www.g2.com/products/manageengine-patch-manager-plus/reviews) | 4.5/5 (195) | Mid-Market | — | Flexible patch automation |

### Which Patch Management features should I prioritize when comparing PDQ Deploy & Inventory and Patch My PC?

Buyers should prioritize automation, integration capabilities, reporting, ease of use, and remote endpoint management when comparing PDQ Deploy & Inventory and Patch My PC.

- **Automation:** PDQ Deploy & Inventory (2 all-time mentions), Patch My PC (18 all-time mentions)
- **Integration capabilities:** Patch My PC (13 all-time mentions), PDQ Deploy & Inventory (PDQ Connect integration cited in recent reviews)
- **Reporting:** Patch My PC reviewers frequently cite reporting as a benefit; PDQ Deploy & Inventory reviewers mention reporting but also note occasional limitations.
- **Ease of use:** PDQ Deploy & Inventory (3 all-time mentions), Patch My PC (26 all-time mentions)
- **Remote endpoint management:** Patch My PC is cited for strong Intune integration and remote management, while PDQ Deploy & Inventory reviewers note limitations for off-network devices.

### What are the pros and cons of PDQ Deploy & Inventory vs Patch My PC?

PDQ Deploy & Inventory's headline strength is ease of use and automation for Windows environments, while Patch My PC stands out for its patch management breadth and customer support.

- **PDQ Deploy & Inventory strengths:** Ease of use (3 all-time mentions), automation (2), deployment ease (2), reliability (2), setup ease (2), time-saving (2), user interface (2), asset management (1), data management (1), device monitoring (1)
- **PDQ Deploy & Inventory trade-offs:** Integration issues (2), remote access issues (2), expensive for small orgs (1), inaccuracy issues (1), limited remote endpoint management
- **Patch My PC strengths:** Patch management (44 all-time mentions), customer support (33), easy deployment (29), time-saving (27), ease of use (26), reliability (20), easy setup (19), automation (18), features (14), integrations (13), easy implementation (10), user interface (6)
- **Patch My PC trade-offs:** Missing features (18), lack of cloud support (5), update issues (5), access issues (3), poor documentation (3), catalog could expand further

### Is PDQ Deploy & Inventory or Patch My PC better for small businesses?

PDQ Deploy & Inventory is a better fit for small businesses, as it is frequently cited for ease of use and time savings in smaller IT environments.

- **PDQ Deploy & Inventory:** Largest reviewer segment is Mid-Market, but recent reviews highlight strong adoption and ROI for small IT teams and schools managing 50–300 devices.
- **Patch My PC:** Largest reviewer segment is Enterprise, with reviewers noting its strengths in large-scale and Intune-integrated environments.

### Which Patch Management platform has better integrations?

Patch My PC is favored for integrations, with more reviewers citing integration capabilities and third-party tool support.

- **PDQ Deploy & Inventory:** Integrates with PDQ Connect, mentioned in recent reviews.
- **Patch My PC:** Integrations are cited in 13 all-time reviews, with frequent mentions of Intune and SCCM integration, and reviewers highlighting its ability to automate third-party app patching across platforms.

### How do PDQ Deploy & Inventory and Patch My PC compare on customer support?

Patch My PC scores higher on Quality of Support, with a 0.2-point lead over PDQ Deploy & Inventory (9.7 vs 9.5), which is a material difference.

- **PDQ Deploy & Inventory:** Reviewers describe support as responsive and helpful, though a few mention slow response times in some cases.
- **Patch My PC:** Reviewers consistently praise customer support, with 33 all-time mentions, citing fast response, technical guidance, and proactive assistance.

### Which is easier to implement, PDQ Deploy & Inventory or Patch My PC?

PDQ Deploy & Inventory and Patch My PC are nearly tied on Ease of Setup, with scores of 9.5 and 9.4 respectively, indicating parity.

- **PDQ Deploy & Inventory:** Reviewers frequently cite simple installation, minimal setup time, and easy onboarding, especially for Windows environments.
- **Patch My PC:** Reviewers highlight straightforward setup, clear documentation, and rapid deployment, with many noting the ease of integrating with Intune and SCCM.

Alternatives

**PDQ Deploy & Inventory Alternatives**

 ![NinjaOne](https://images.g2crowd.com/uploads/product/hd_favicon/e10c660fadbf952719b697ec98bbed05/ninjaone.svg "NinjaOne")

[
NinjaOne
](/products/ninjaone/reviews)

 ![Remote Monitoring and Management](https://images.g2crowd.com/uploads/product/hd_favicon/b0d43ac9ef8eabd2a36c4a9b8ed74ccb/remote-monitoring-and-management.svg "Remote Monitoring and Management")

[
Atera
](/products/remote-monitoring-and-management/reviews)

 ![ManageEngine Endpoint Central](https://images.g2crowd.com/uploads/product/hd_favicon/2f2a2afbb752a606964794b3d43d3fda/manageengine-endpoint-central.svg "ManageEngine Endpoint Central")

[
ManageEngine Endpoint Central
](/products/manageengine-endpoint-central/reviews)

 ![Automox](https://images.g2crowd.com/uploads/product/image/thumb_square/thumb_square_fee9ce87086ac591975faff7adca0570/automox.png "Automox")

[
Automox
](/products/automox/reviews)

**Patch My PC Alternatives**

 ![NinjaOne](https://images.g2crowd.com/uploads/product/hd_favicon/e10c660fadbf952719b697ec98bbed05/ninjaone.svg "NinjaOne")

[
NinjaOne
](/products/ninjaone/reviews)

 ![ManageEngine Patch Manager Plus](https://images.g2crowd.com/uploads/product/hd_favicon/cd430a43a21ae75ba9639b04074f4c8d/manageengine-patch-manager-plus.svg "ManageEngine Patch Manager Plus")

[
ManageEngine Patch Manager...
](/products/manageengine-patch-manager-plus/reviews)

 ![Remote Monitoring and Management](https://images.g2crowd.com/uploads/product/hd_favicon/b0d43ac9ef8eabd2a36c4a9b8ed74ccb/remote-monitoring-and-management.svg "Remote Monitoring and Management")

[
Atera
](/products/remote-monitoring-and-management/reviews)

 ![ManageEngine Endpoint Central](https://images.g2crowd.com/uploads/product/hd_favicon/2f2a2afbb752a606964794b3d43d3fda/manageengine-endpoint-central.svg "ManageEngine Endpoint Central")

[
ManageEngine Endpoint Central
](/products/manageengine-endpoint-central/reviews)