PDQ Deploy
PDQ Deploy: A focused Windows deployment tool with useful automation, reporting, and a free plan. Ranked #55 of 73 in IT Automation Software by our editors (3.9/10); pricing: Free plan · 14-day trial; best for windows software deployment specialists.
At a glance
- Editor score3.9 / 10
- PricingFree plan · 14-day trial
- Best forWindows software deployment specialists
- Free planYes
- Paid from$1,950/user/yr
- Patch managementYes
- Founded2001 · South Salt Lake, Utah, United States
- Facts checked22 Sep 2026
Where it wins
- Silent installs, updates, repairs, and uninstalls across Windows computers
- Schedules, retries, heartbeat deployments, and patch automation
- Custom packages, a Prebuilt Package Library, reporting, and command-line control
Where it doesn't
- Supports Windows rather than multiple desktop platforms
- Paid access starts at $1,950 per admin per year
- Its broader workflow depends on the separate PDQ Inventory product
Our verdict on PDQ Deploy
PDQ Deploy is an on-premises software deployment tool for system administrators and IT teams managing networked Windows computers. It handles silent installation, uninstallation, updating, and repair of software packages, while allowing administrators to target individual computers or groups. Domain-joined and VPN-connected Windows environments are supported. The product is best suited to specialists who need controlled Windows application distribution rather than a broad, multi-platform automation system.
Pricing is structured around a Free plan and a paid Deploy & Inventory plan. The paid tier costs $1,950 USD per admin per year with annual billing and bundles PDQ Deploy with PDQ Inventory. The published plans show a 14-day free trial, while the paid license includes unlimited endpoints. Core deployment work includes custom multistep packages, the Prebuilt Package Library, scheduled and recurring deployments, automatic package-version downloads, and patch deployments. Retry Queue and heartbeat deployment help address offline computers, and deployment status tracking and reporting provide visibility into results.
PDQ Deploy’s main strength is its depth within Windows software distribution. Administrators can combine package actions, schedule repeatable work, retry failed or delayed deployments, and launch deployments through PDQDeploy.exe for command-line control. Integration with PDQ Inventory supports identifying computers that require applications or updates, although the bundled workflow is centered on that PDQ product. Teams needing Windows-focused deployment and patch automation should find the feature set aligned with that goal. Organizations requiring support beyond Windows or a wider platform ecosystem should consider a broader alternative.
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PDQ Deploy fact sheet
| Free plan | Yes |
|---|---|
| Paid from | $1,950/user/yr |
| Patch management | Yes |
| Configuration management | Not verified |
| Remediation automation | Yes |
| Deployment model | Self_hosted |
| Included endpoints | Not verified |
| Supported platforms | Windows 10 or later; Windows Server 2016 or later |
| Free trial | 14 days · no card needed |
| Deployment | Self-hosted, Desktop |
| Platforms | Windows |
| Compliance & security | SOC 2 |
| Support | Email, Community, Docs |
| Built for | Small business, Mid-market, Enterprise (editorial estimate) |
| Integrations | 3 integrations: PDQ Inventory, Windows Active Directory, Spiceworks See all → |
| Pricing | Free plan · 14-day trial (source) |
| Website | pdq.com |
| Facts checked | 22 Sep 2026 |
PDQ Deploy integrations
PDQ Deploy lists 3 integrations on its own site.
- PDQ Inventory
- Windows Active Directory
- Spiceworks
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