Automox vs PDQ — 2026 comparison
A side-by-side look at how Automox and PDQ compare on score, real user ratings, pricing and features.
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The verdict
Automox and PDQ are both Patch Management Software options worth comparing. PDQ ranks higher in our editorial score (87 vs 85 out of 100). PDQ has the larger review base (615 reviews across 2 sources). Automox is best for cloud-first teams patching cross-OS without on-prem; PDQ is best for Windows-centric shops wanting affordable, powerful deployment. Starting price: Automox From $1/endpoint/mo, PDQ From ~$1,650/admin/yr (or $12/device/yr cloud). See the full breakdown below, then read each review before you decide.
Pick Automox if…cloud-first teams patching cross-OS without on-prem
Pick PDQ if…Windows-centric shops wanting affordable, powerful deployment
Side by side
| Automox | PDQ | |
|---|---|---|
| Our score | 85/100 | 87/100 |
| User consensus | 4.6/5 (434) | 4.8/5 (615) |
| Starting price | From $1/endpoint/mo | From ~$1,650/admin/yr (or $12/device/yr cloud) |
| Best for | cloud-first teams patching cross-OS without on-prem | Windows-centric shops wanting affordable, powerful deployment |
| Cross-OS (Win/Mac/Linux) | – | |
| Third-party app patching | ||
| Cloud / no-VPN remote | ◑ | |
| Automation & scripting | ||
| Compliance reporting | ◑ | ◑ |
| Free tier or trial | – | – |
Automox
- Cloud-native cross-platform patching with reusable automation
- Lightweight agent, fast setup and responsive support
- – No solution for on-prem/air-gapped devices; no MDM
- – Limited reporting/integrations and occasional patch-status issues
PDQ
- Easy to use and affordable with a large pre-built package library
- Deploy and Inventory work tightly together with dynamic collections
- – On-prem and Windows-centric; remote/off-network devices need a VPN
- – Learning curve for advanced reporting and scan profiles