Lansweeper vs. PDQ
PDQ is a convenient Lansweeper alternative that offers comprehensive IT asset management and software deployment for Windows devices. In contrast, Lansweeper provides multiplatform inventorying.
See how PDQ and Lansweeper compare
Lansweeper
The latest cloud-based version of Lansweeper focuses on multiplatform asset discovery and inventory. Additional features require third-party integrations. While the legacy version of Lansweeper offers software deployment, it only works with on-network Windows devices.
PDQ
PDQ provides comprehensive all-in-one solutions to streamline common Windows device management tasks — from inventorying assets to deploying software to reporting. With on-prem and cloud-based options, you can choose what works best for your environment.
Inventory assets and deploy software with PDQ in minutes
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Scalable pricing for any size fleet |
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Robust deployment options |
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Prebuilt, ready-to-deploy packages |
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Automatic asset discovery |
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Custom asset grouping |
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Exportable reports |
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Prebuilt reports |
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Easy custom reports |
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Intuitive design |
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Easy setup |
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Fast, friendly support |
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Meet some of our customers
PDQ users are united by a love of efficient Windows device management. Learn how businesses of all sizes use PDQ.
“I've used other tools, and this one's simple and intuitive GUI makes deployments easy and easy to learn.”
DAVID K.
Information Security Manager
“PDQ gives us insight and depth into our Windows environment. We can ensure that machines are patched regularly and notified when they fall behind. Software deployment is generally streamlined, and I can easily hit 600 workstations with new software without physically touching any machine.”
NATE B.
Network Engineer
One platform, endless use cases
PDQ is your one-stop shop for all your Windows device management needs. Just take a look at what PDQ Deploy & Inventory and PDQ Connect can do.
PDQ Deploy & Inventory
Agentless over LAN/VPN
Connect to on-prem or VPN-connected devices in your environmentSelf hosted
Install on your server and manage within your organization's own IT infrastructure
PDQ Connect
Agent based
Connect to remote or local devices using an agent and web interfaceCloud hosted
Access and administer your devices remotely via the internet
What’s included in both?
Deploy packages
Access 100+ prebuilt popular software packages or create your own multistep packages with commands and scripts
Group devices
Save groups of devices based on dynamic criteria to easily identify or report on which machines need updates
Automate tasks
Create recurring deployments to specific groups or individual devices to ensure your devices stay up to date
Build reports
Create and export reports to view your devices grouped by things like installed software, hardware & its age, and more
See how Connect and Deploy & Inventory compare
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PDQ is not affiliated with or endorsed by Lansweeper. The use of Lansweeper on this page is for comparison purposes only.
Information last updated: 2/7/2024