ManageEngine Patch Manager Plus vs PDQ — 2026 comparison
A side-by-side look at how ManageEngine Patch Manager Plus and PDQ compare on score, real user ratings, pricing and features.
ManageEngine Patch Manager Plus
Free up to 20 devices; from ~$245/yr
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The verdict
ManageEngine Patch Manager Plus and PDQ are both Patch Management Software options worth comparing. PDQ ranks higher in our editorial score (87 vs 84 out of 100). PDQ has the larger review base (615 reviews across 2 sources). ManageEngine Patch Manager Plus is best for budget-conscious teams wanting broad OS and app coverage; PDQ is best for Windows-centric shops wanting affordable, powerful deployment. Starting price: ManageEngine Patch Manager Plus Free up to 20 devices; from ~$245/yr, PDQ From ~$1,650/admin/yr (or $12/device/yr cloud). See the full breakdown below, then read each review before you decide.
Side by side
| ManageEngine Patch Manager Plus | PDQ | |
|---|---|---|
| Our score | 84/100 | 87/100 |
| User consensus | 4.6/5 (598) | 4.8/5 (615) |
| Starting price | Free up to 20 devices; from ~$245/yr | From ~$1,650/admin/yr (or $12/device/yr cloud) |
| Best for | budget-conscious teams wanting broad OS and app coverage | 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 | – |
ManageEngine Patch Manager Plus
- Broad OS + third-party coverage from one budget-friendly console
- Cost-effective with reliable deployment and responsive support
- – Interface feels dated and navigation could be streamlined
- – Policy/report setup has a learning curve; reporting is weak
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