I use Pdq Deploy & Inventory for about 2 years and another 4 years in my previous company. When i proposed my IT team to use and purchase the product, they didn't realize how many things we could do with this fantastic software. Now we have a lot of automations , we use it with sccm and when we install windows , we use a lot of automations so the pc will go to the right OU in active directory and will install specific programs to the users .It is the best of all. Thank you PDQ team . Review collected by and hosted on G2.com.

Really??? I love this product :) :) :) :) Review collected by and hosted on G2.com.

As a one-man IT department serving 4500+ teachers, students, and staff, PDQ Deploy and Inventory are two of the most helpful tools in my arsenal. With them, I'm able to ensure that everything stays up to date, quickly roll out application packages to new devices, and guarantee that every user has the same great experience regardless of their location. It saves me countless hours, and is the easiest yearly software renewal to justify. Review collected by and hosted on G2.com.

So far I have not experienced any issues with PDQ that I can complain about. It's fantastic. Review collected by and hosted on G2.com.

I recommend it to everyone. It doesn't matter if you have 50 computers - or 10,000 - of course, the more, the better. What you have to do, regardless of the size of the implementation, is to prepare a good package and test it. The rest belongs to the PDQ.

Reports? Fairy tale. Do you want to find out which computer is running on battery - because the user turned off the power strip - and you don't know - whether to start with the system update? No problem - a quick scan with your Powershell scanner, and you're ready to go. Or maybe you would like to be sure - have any computers been handed over to an employee without encryption? Would you like to know if you have enough space on the disk array to back up all pst files in the company? You have WMI, Powershell - the ability to create your scanners and a quick preview of computers grouped in collections. Your imagination only limits you. After the implementation, your boss's favorite question is - is it possible to check...

And your answer: yes, of course, we have PDQ...

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Unfortunately, there are also disadvantages. So important that they need to be mentioned here. PDQ won't make coffee or hum your favorite rock song with you. There is something else. PDQ won't learn Powershell, windows administration or registry building for you - so don't treat it as a prescription for all your administrative problems. You are an administrator for solving problems. PDQ will allow you to solve a problem once solved on hundreds, thousands of other workstations. And that's why I love PDQ. Review collected by and hosted on G2.com.

We use PDQ Inventory for a lot of odd tasks that we would have had to touch a desktop for in the past. Checking to see if an user is currently logged in, checking installed versions of software, workstation hardware specs, uptime, and an otherwise quick view of a workstation's status. It works in conjunction with PDQ Deploy to automate deployments with a little more visibility than group policy. We used Spiceworks in the past, but I like PDQ inventory + deploy better. Deploying mainstream software, especially Microsoft software, is a breeze. Review collected by and hosted on G2.com.

PDQ deploy doesn't work well for turnkey software or poorly written software. We deploy some industry-specific software that doesn't work well in a non-interactive mode nor does it return correct error codes. PDQ deploy relies on feedback from the software to confirm installation succeeded. I've spent a lot of time figuring out how to get said software to return correct error codes and avoid necessary manual logins and had some success. Luckily PDQ is flexible enough to offer a lot of troubleshooting techniques. Review collected by and hosted on G2.com.

The most helpful component of PDQ Deploy is the ease of use alongside the intuitive UI. There is also flexibility with scripting and how it ties in with PDQ Inventory is astounding. Review collected by and hosted on G2.com.

As of now, the most challenging part of using PDQ is the lack of conditional reporting I would like to utilize. Any visibility in identifying some trends/analytics would also be beneficial. The tool looks to be evolving in the right direction. Review collected by and hosted on G2.com.

There are several things that make PDQ Deploy a great tool for deploying software to multiple computers. One of the things that I like best about it is its user-friendly interface, which makes it easy to use even for those who are new to deploying software. Additionally, PDQ Deploy has a wide range of features that allow you to customize and automate your deployments, including the ability to schedule deployments, create custom deployment packages, and much more. Overall, PDQ Deploy is a powerful and flexible tool that makes it easy to deploy software to multiple computers with minimal effort. Review collected by and hosted on G2.com.

It is difficult to identify specific shortcomings of PDQ Deploy and PDQ Inventory, as the usefulness of a tool can vary depending on the specific needs and use cases of each individual user. That being said, one potential limitation of PDQ Deploy and PDQ Inventory is that they are only available for Windows-based systems, so they may not be suitable for users who need to deploy software to computers running other operating systems. Additionally, like any software tool, PDQ Deploy and PDQ Inventory may have occasional bugs or issues that need to be addressed by the development team. However, the developers of PDQ Deploy and PDQ Inventory are generally responsive to user feedback and work to resolve any issues as quickly as possible. Review collected by and hosted on G2.com.

PDQ is fantastic for deploying software efficiently without interrupting users or on a schedule after-hours. The asset groups have made patching software so much easier as well. PDQ keeps specific packages up to date for you as well, such as Edge and Adobe, and has taken so much of the manual work out of the equation for keeping those patched. It's been great at checking whether or not specific software is installed, then deploying it automatically if it's missing. We miss things, it happens. It's like having another co-worker with a way better memory than most of us! Review collected by and hosted on G2.com.

There's not much to complain about, really. There's a little bit of a learning curve for setting up installs for some more complex software or that without good documentation for silent installs. Still, there's plenty of documentation and community posts out there to look at to help you along. Review collected by and hosted on G2.com.

As a small IT department (solo sysadmin here) utilizing PDQ deploy and inventory is an amazing addition to our team! Being able to automate deployments and updates is literally like having another staff member in terms of time savings! From installing software my users request, to automatically pushing out updated versions and knowing it will happen automatically the next time a targeted device is on the network. Targeting deployments to groups of devices, or pushing upgrades to any computer that already has an older version installed. No more spreadsheets and manual inventories, no more hours of running around tracking down devices and manually installing software. It's a true lifesaver! Review collected by and hosted on G2.com.

Not really any major downsides that I can think of when using the pair together to inventory and automate software deployments. I'm just scratching the surface of it's capabilities. Review collected by and hosted on G2.com.

I have been using PDQ Deploy and PDQ Inventory for several years and am extremely satisfied with their performance.

One of the standout features of PDQ Deploy is the ability to deploy packages to a wide array of equipment easily. Whether it's a single computer or a whole network, PDQ Deploy makes it simple to push out updates and new applications with just a few clicks. The user interface is intuitive, and the process is quick and painless.

In addition to deployment, PDQ Inventory is a valuable tool for pulling reports and searching inventory. The wide array of equipment details available to explore and report on is impressive and has proved useful in our organization. We use it to track hardware and software inventory and monitor the status of various systems and devices.

Overall, I highly recommend PDQ Deploy and PDQ Inventory for anyone needing a reliable and efficient tool for managing and deploying software and tracking equipment details. Review collected by and hosted on G2.com.

After the recent updates to the icons, I've noticed that I often get confused about which icon is which program. Personally, the new icons should be switched, as the wavy i logo for PDQ Deploy would seem more fitting for PDQ Inventory. The same with PDQ Inventory; the new icon looks more like a "D" which would make more sense for PDQ Deploy. Other than aesthetics, it's unfortunate that it's limited to only Windows devices. Review collected by and hosted on G2.com.

I like that it puts all your endpoints in the same place to manage and compare systems. Review collected by and hosted on G2.com.

I don't like that pricing is per admin instead of endpoint count and that you are not able to get a trial without getting in touch with sales. Review collected by and hosted on G2.com.