Patch My PC vs PDQ Connect (2026)
Our verdict
Patch My PC vs PDQ Connect: on our data-weighted scoring, Patch My PC edges ahead (8.2 vs 8.0/10). Patch My PC starts at Custom quote and is best for sccm/intune shops needing automated third-party app updates; PDQ Connect starts at Custom quote and is best for teams that want pdq's deployment power for remote/cloud-managed devices. Choose Patch My PC for the stronger overall track record; consider PDQ Connect if its pricing model or fit matches your environment better. Side-by-side table below.
| Patch My PC | PDQ Connect | |
|---|---|---|
| Starting price | Custom quote | Custom quote |
| Pricing model | per device | per device |
| Free trial / tier | 30 days | 14 days |
| Best for | SCCM/Intune shops needing automated third-party app updates | Teams that want PDQ's deployment power for remote/cloud-managed devices |
| Deployment | Cloud + on-prem | Cloud |
| G2 rating | 4.7/5 (70) | 4.6/5 (40) |
| Capterra rating | — | — |
| Our score | 8.2/10 | 8.0/10 |
Patch My PC
Pros
- Best-in-class for ConfigMgr/Intune third-party patching
- Huge catalog
- Set-and-forget
Cons
- Complements (not replaces) an MDM
- Windows-focused
- Quote pricing
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PDQ Connect
Pros
- Cloud version of PDQ's strong deployment engine
- Manages remote devices
- Simple agent
Cons
- Newer than Deploy
- Windows-focused
- Per-device pricing
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Choose Patch My PC if…
You need sccm/intune shops needing automated third-party app updates. See the Patch My PC pricing and review.
Choose PDQ Connect if…
You need teams that want pdq's deployment power for remote/cloud-managed devices. See the PDQ Connect pricing and review.
In depth
Pricing: Patch My PC vs PDQ Connect
Patch My PC bills on a per device model from Custom quote (30 days trial), while PDQ Connect uses a per device model from Custom quote (14 days trial). Because the models differ, the cheaper option flips depending on your fleet size — model both at your seat/endpoint count.
Features & deployment
Patch My PC ships 5 headline capabilities (1, 000+ third-party app catalog, Native SCCM/Intune integration, Auto-packaging + publishing) and deploys Cloud + on-prem. PDQ Connect ships 4 (Agent-based cloud management, Patch + custom deployment, Works off-network, Inventory + reporting), deploying Cloud.
Ratings & verdict
Patch My PC holds 4.7/5 (70 G2 reviews); PDQ Connect holds 4.6/5 (40 G2 reviews). On our data-weighted score, Patch My PC edges ahead (8.2 vs 8.0/10). Pick PDQ Connect instead when teams that want pdq’s deployment power for remote/cloud-managed devices. See Patch My PC alternatives or PDQ Connect alternatives.
Frequently asked questions
- Patch My PC vs PDQ Connect: which is better?
- Patch My PC vs PDQ Connect: on our data-weighted scoring, Patch My PC edges ahead (8.2 vs 8.0/10). Patch My PC starts at Custom quote and is best for sccm/intune shops needing automated third-party app updates; PDQ Connect starts at Custom quote and is best for teams that want pdq's deployment power for remote/cloud-managed devices.
- Is Patch My PC cheaper than PDQ Connect?
- Patch My PC starts at Custom quote and PDQ Connect starts at Custom quote (see the pricing rows for models and limits).