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At a Glance
Automox
Automox
Star Rating
(220)4.5 out of 5
Market Segments
Mid-Market (69.2% of reviews)
Information
Entry-Level Pricing
No pricing available
Free Trial is available
Learn more about Automox
PDQ Deploy & Inventory
PDQ Deploy & Inventory
Star Rating
(270)4.9 out of 5
Market Segments
Mid-Market (75.3% of reviews)
Information
Entry-Level Pricing
Starting at $1,575.00 1 Per Admin Per Year
Free Trial is available
Learn more about PDQ Deploy & Inventory
AI Generated Summary
AI-generated. Powered by real user reviews.
  • Users report that Automox excels in its cloud asset inventory capabilities, scoring 6.1, but reviewers mention that PDQ Deploy & Inventory outshines it with a perfect score in hardware and software asset inventory, indicating a more comprehensive approach to asset management.
  • Reviewers mention that PDQ Deploy & Inventory has a superior ease of use rating of 9.5 compared to Automox's 8.9, suggesting that users find PDQ's interface more intuitive and user-friendly, which is crucial for everyday operations.
  • G2 users highlight that Automox's central dashboard received a score of 8.7, while PDQ Deploy & Inventory's dashboard is noted for its clarity and functionality, contributing to a higher overall satisfaction in managing assets and deployments.
  • Users on G2 report that Automox's asset policy management scored 7.8, which some reviewers feel lacks the depth found in PDQ Deploy & Inventory, where users appreciate the more robust policy management features that allow for better customization and control.
  • Reviewers mention that while both products have AI text generation features, Automox's score of 4.7 indicates it may not meet user expectations as effectively as PDQ Deploy & Inventory, which is perceived to have more advanced capabilities in this area.
  • Users say that the quality of support for PDQ Deploy & Inventory is rated at 9.5, significantly higher than Automox's 8.7, suggesting that users feel more supported and valued when using PDQ's services, which can be a critical factor in software selection.
Pricing
Entry-Level Pricing
Automox
No pricing available
PDQ Deploy & Inventory
PDQ Deploy + PDQ Inventory
Starting at $1,575.00
1 Per Admin Per Year
Learn more about PDQ Deploy & Inventory
Free Trial
Automox
Free Trial is available
PDQ Deploy & Inventory
Free Trial is available
Ratings
Meets Requirements
8.7
194
9.4
162
Ease of Use
8.9
197
9.5
164
Ease of Setup
9.0
185
9.5
150
Ease of Admin
8.9
181
9.5
147
Quality of Support
8.7
173
9.5
140
Has the product been a good partner in doing business?
9.1
168
9.7
139
Product Direction (% positive)
9.3
193
9.8
144
Features by Category
Not enough data
7.6
409
Asset Inventory
Not enough data
9.3
52
Not enough data
9.4
54
Not enough data
6.1
39
Not enough data
4.8
38
Not enough data
9.0
50
Generative AI
Not enough data
Feature Not Available
Not enough data
Feature Not Available
Management
Not enough data
8.7
50
Not enough data
7.8
44
Not enough data
6.5
41
Not enough data
6.7
41
Categories
Categories
Shared Categories
Automox
Automox
PDQ Deploy & Inventory
PDQ Deploy & Inventory
Automox and PDQ Deploy & Inventory are categorized as Patch Management
Unique Categories
Automox
Automox has no unique categories
PDQ Deploy & Inventory
PDQ Deploy & Inventory is categorized as IT Asset Management
Reviews
Reviewers' Company Size
Automox
Automox
Small-Business(50 or fewer emp.)
7.0%
Mid-Market(51-1000 emp.)
69.2%
Enterprise(> 1000 emp.)
23.8%
PDQ Deploy & Inventory
PDQ Deploy & Inventory
Small-Business(50 or fewer emp.)
8.0%
Mid-Market(51-1000 emp.)
75.3%
Enterprise(> 1000 emp.)
16.7%
Reviewers' Industry
Automox
Automox
Information Technology and Services
17.8%
Financial Services
7.5%
Computer Software
5.6%
Computer & Network Security
5.6%
Banking
4.2%
Other
59.3%
PDQ Deploy & Inventory
PDQ Deploy & Inventory
Primary/Secondary Education
9.1%
Government Administration
7.2%
Hospital & Health Care
6.1%
Education Management
4.9%
Electrical/Electronic Manufacturing
4.6%
Other
68.1%
Most Helpful Reviews
Automox
Automox
Most Helpful Favorable Review
Angus M.
AM
Angus M.
Verified User in Information Services

The cost, I was able to use it for one device; most others were wanting a minimum number of devices before you could use the service this made these services expensive. Automox allowed me as a freelance information and cyber security consultant will enable...

Most Helpful Critical Review
Verified User
G
Verified User in Marketing and Advertising

I dislike that I can't simply pick the days of given months for patching. I have to choose by the month and week. But, for instance, If I want to patch every 4th week of every month, if there is a day that is on it's 4th iteration that month, but not a part...

PDQ Deploy & Inventory
PDQ Deploy & Inventory
Most Helpful Favorable Review
JF
Jason F.
Verified User in Machinery

PDQ Deploy with inventory is very helpful with automating software installation with easy to understand criteria to trigger installation and updates for software installation requirement. Less Shoe leather and more automation and so much easier than SCCM,...

Most Helpful Critical Review
Andy N.
AN
Andy N.
Verified User in Government Administration

There's not much to say here; the only "gripe" I would have is maybe a larger library. That's an unfair dislike as we can create our own installs, but it would make things easier if the database had more widely used applications. Also, the self resolve...

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Discussions
Automox
Automox Discussions
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Automox has no discussions with answers
PDQ Deploy & Inventory
PDQ Deploy & Inventory Discussions
What is PDQ Deploys solution for remote staff?
3 comments
Micaela W.
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