PDQ Deploy Alternatives

PDQ Deploy is described as 'Silently deploy almost any Windows patch or application (.exe, .msi) to multiple Windows PCs simultaneously. Deployments can install, uninstall, execute scripts, reboot, copy files, sleep, send messages, etc' and is an app in the network & admin category. There are more than 25 alternatives to PDQ Deploy for a variety of platforms, including Windows, Linux, Web-based, Mac and Self-Hosted apps. The best PDQ Deploy alternative is Ninite, which is free. Other great apps like PDQ Deploy are Chocolatey, Microsoft Store, Ketarin and App Grid.

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  1. Ninite icon

    Ninite

     678 likes

    Ninite is the easiest way to install software. Pick the apps you want, and the Ninite installer will download and install all of your selected apps at once, automatically. It is 100% hands-free; Ninite automatically rejects browser toolbars and other prepackaged junk.

    78 Ninite alternatives

    Cost / License

    • Freemium
    • Proprietary

    Application types

    Platforms

    • Windows
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    • Ninite is the most popular Windows alternative to PDQ Deploy.

    • Ninite is the most popular free alternative to PDQ Deploy.

    • Ninite is Freemium and ProprietaryPDQ Deploy is Paid and Proprietary
    • Ninite is LightweightPDQ Deploy is not according to our users
  2. Chocolatey icon

    Chocolatey

     344 likes

    Windows-centric package manager streamlining software updates without registration. Privacy-focused, ad-free, open-source, lightweight, and supports a command-line interface for efficiency and ease of use.

    73 Chocolatey alternatives

    Cost / License

    • Freemium (Subscription)
    • Open Source

    Application types

    Platforms

    • Windows
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    • Most users think Chocolatey is a great PDQ Deploy alternative.

    • Chocolatey is the most popular Open Source alternative to PDQ Deploy.

    • Chocolatey is Freemium and Open SourcePDQ Deploy is Paid and Proprietary
    • Chocolatey is Lightweight and Privacy focusedPDQ Deploy is not according to our users
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    ManageEngine Patch Manager Plus

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    Ketarin

     73 likes

    Ketarin is a small application which automatically updates and optionally installs setup packages by monitoring web pages for changes. As opposed to other tools, Ketarin is not meant to keep your system up-to-date (like a package manager), but rather to maintain a compilation of...

    Cost / License

    • Free
    • Open Source

    Application type

    Platforms

    • Windows
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  7. App Grid icon

    App Grid

     13 likes

    App Grid is a new lightweight Snap Store alternative that tries to make application discovery easier by using a grid view which includes app screenshots and ratings.

    Cost / License

    Application type

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    • Discontinued

    Platforms

    • Linux
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    • App Grid is the most popular Linux alternative to PDQ Deploy.

    • App Grid is Free and Open SourcePDQ Deploy is Paid and Proprietary
  10. WAPT Community icon

    WAPT Community

     11 likes

    WAPT is a package manager for Windows which provides installation, removal and upgrades of software in managed environment. Software can be deployed through a central management console. WAPT was modeled on GNU/Linux Debian APT, hence its name.

    Cost / License

    • Subscription
    • Proprietary

    Application type

    Alerts

    • Discontinued

    Platforms

    • Windows
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    Easy to deploy, trivial for basic tasks, and versatile for advanced tasks.

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    • Almost everyone thinks WAPT Community is a great PDQ Deploy alternative.

    • WAPT Community is the most popular commercial alternative to PDQ Deploy.

    • WAPT Community is Paid and ProprietaryPDQ Deploy is also Paid and Proprietary
    • WAPT Community is Security-focusedPDQ Deploy is not according to our users
  11. Octopus Deploy icon

    Octopus Deploy

     7 likes

    Octopus Deploy is a user-friendly release management system for professional .NET developers.

    42 Octopus Deploy alternatives

    Cost / License

    • Paid
    • Proprietary

    Platforms

    • Windows
    • Linux
    • Online
    • Self-Hosted
    • Microsoft Azure
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    • Octopus Deploy is the most popular Web-based & Self-Hosted alternative to PDQ Deploy.

    • Octopus Deploy is Paid and ProprietaryPDQ Deploy is also Paid and Proprietary
  12. ManageEngine Patch Manager Plus icon

    ManageEngine Patch Manager Plus

     1 like

    Handles patch deployment for multiple OS and 300+ apps, with pre-built packages and customizable policies. Offers automated installation, centralized downloads, and compliance tracking, with detailed audits and reports for comprehensive control.

    Cost / License

    • Freemium (Subscription)
    • Proprietary

    Platforms

    • Mac
    • Windows
    • Linux
    • iPhone
    • iPad
    • Android
    • Android Tablet
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    • ManageEngine Patch Manager Plus is the most popular Android, Mac, iPhone, iPad & Android Tablet alternative to PDQ Deploy.

    • ManageEngine Patch Manager Plus is Freemium and ProprietaryPDQ Deploy is Paid and Proprietary
  13. Total Software Deployment icon

    Total Software Deployment

     8 likes

    Total Software Deployment makes deploying software on any number of computers a blast. Software inventory management, automatic network scanning, and concurrent deployment of multiple types of installation packages make TSD a clear winner!.

    Cost / License

    • Pay once
    • Proprietary

    Application type

    Platforms

    • Windows
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