SmartDeploy Reviews & Product Details

SmartDeploy is an agent-based Windows imaging solution for on-prem and remote environments. Easy to set up and use, SmartDeploy cuts complex, time-consuming workflows and gives you the flexibility to set up and support any Windows endpoint anywhere. Create hardware-independent images you can deploy to different Windows devices with the right drivers and apps — in one go. Deploy to users anywhere using offline media, network servers, or your corporate cloud storage provider (no VPN needed). Don’t want to deal with drivers? We hear ya. Just download from our library of 1,500+ prebuilt driver packs covering all major OEM business-class models. We even maintain them so you don’t have to. Founded in 2001, PDQ was built by sysadmins, for sysadmins with one mission — to make device management simple, secure, and pretty damn quick. Get started with SmartDeploy in an afternoon.

Product Website

Seller

PDQ.com

Discussions

SmartDeploy Community

Languages Supported

English

Overview by

Heidi Flaig

Value at a Glance

Averages based on real user reviews.

Time to Implement

2 months

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SmartDeploy Media

Getting started screen

Computer Management view (with device groups)

Console with Platform Packs download modal

Console with Distribution Points view

Capture Wizard start screen

Media Wizard (select media type screen)

How switching to SmartDeploy simplified DRMP’s transition to remote work

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The right tool for the right job. SmartDeploy or Intune/Autopilot

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SmartDeploy Reviews (152)

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Verified User in Architecture & Planning

Mid-Market (51-1000 emp.)

2/5/2021

"Great IT Management Tool"

4.5/5

What do you like best about SmartDeploy?

It has an intuitive and easy to use interface. It serves the need of deploying new PCs and updates to our solutions throughout our firm. Review collected by and hosted on G2.com.

What do you dislike about SmartDeploy?

Takes some time to dial in some of the advanced features. The complexity of some of the solution installations only makes SmartDeploy about 705 effective. Not necessarily a SmartDeploy issue, but it's a challenge we continue to struggle with. Review collected by and hosted on G2.com.

Carol B.

Service Delivery Lead - IT Operations

Mid-Market (51-1000 emp.)

2/4/2021

"Great IT Support and ease of use!"

5/5

What do you like best about SmartDeploy?

I can follow the steps on how to do the tasks I would like to accomplish by following the how-to videos with ease of use Review collected by and hosted on G2.com.

What do you dislike about SmartDeploy?

Having to redo my offline media after upgrading to the latest version Review collected by and hosted on G2.com.

Richard N.

Head of Technology

2/5/2021

"Ease to use, effective, deployment solution"

4.5/5

What do you like best about SmartDeploy?

Ease of use, and the platform packs are genius as long as you stick to mainstream brands of PC/Laptop. Review collected by and hosted on G2.com.

What do you dislike about SmartDeploy?

Licencing is slightly opaque, the number of actively consumed licences should be more easily accessible from the console. Review collected by and hosted on G2.com.

What problems is SmartDeploy solving and how is that benefiting you?

Rebuilding of Windows Laptops/Desktops across a 9 site site organisation, with "non-technical" staff at the remote locations.

Much easier solution to deploy than competitors, although they might be more flexible, as a small team we needed a solution which was ease to deploy and use. Smart Deploy meets this requirement. Review collected by and hosted on G2.com.

Verified User in Government Administration

Mid-Market (51-1000 emp.)

2/5/2021

"SmartDeploy takes the place of Symantec Ghost"

5/5

What do you like best about SmartDeploy?

Up to date driver packs for each machine are installed during the imaging process. Review collected by and hosted on G2.com.

What do you dislike about SmartDeploy?

Takes some time to get familiar with the imaging process. When we first purchased the product, we called SmartDeploy helpdesk several times for guidance. They were very helpful to get the product off the ground. Review collected by and hosted on G2.com.

Robert S.

IT Tech

Small-Business (50 or fewer emp.)

2/5/2021

"Easy Imaging Software"

5/5

What do you like best about SmartDeploy?

Consistent results and tech support is able to get back with me if I have any issues. Review collected by and hosted on G2.com.

What do you dislike about SmartDeploy?

Nothing to really dislike as Smartdeploy makes it easy. Review collected by and hosted on G2.com.

Matthew H.

PC Technician II

Enterprise (> 1000 emp.)

2/11/2021

"Intuitive yet easy to use"

4.5/5

What do you like best about SmartDeploy?

SmartDeploy dashboard is easy to navigate, its not weighed down by useless information and unnecessary tools. It makes creating a golden image easy and works well with VMWare. Review collected by and hosted on G2.com.

What do you dislike about SmartDeploy?

Could use a little more guidance when it comes to application packages and how to create your own. Review collected by and hosted on G2.com.

Brian H.

IT Site Technician

Mid-Market (51-1000 emp.)

2/5/2021

"SmartDeploy is awesome!"

5/5

What do you like best about SmartDeploy?

SmartDeploy is easy and quick to setup and use. SmartDeploy makes imaging computers easy, straight forward, and fast! Review collected by and hosted on G2.com.

What do you dislike about SmartDeploy?

I don't really have any complaints. SmartDeploy is a great product and makes my job easier. Review collected by and hosted on G2.com.

Verified User in Staffing and Recruiting

Mid-Market (51-1000 emp.)

2/5/2021

"Deployments are a breeze!"

4.5/5

What do you like best about SmartDeploy?

Smartdeploy takes the complexity out of computer imaging. Smart deploy continually adds to features to the product and continues to innovate. While we don't use all of the new features, I can see this benefiting many organizations. Review collected by and hosted on G2.com.

What do you dislike about SmartDeploy?

Not a huge deal, but I'm not a super fan of their interface. Nothing wrong with it per say, just feels a little dated. Review collected by and hosted on G2.com.