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Category: Endpoint Management & PatchingVerified for 2025
Top Recommended Replacements
Action1
FREETop Free Alternative for 2026
Why we like it
Unmatched free tier (first 200 endpoints are free forever); cloud-native with no local server needed; incredible for patching third-party apps remotely.
Keep in mind
Lacks the 'agentless' charm of classic PDQ; reporting for non-security metrics is less detailed than PDQ Inventory.
WAPT (by Tranquil IT)
FREEBest for Python-based Control
Why we like it
Open-core model; uses Python for package recipes, allowing for complex logic; handles Windows, Linux, and macOS; exceptional security with signed packages.
Keep in mind
Higher learning curve than PDQ; smaller pre-made package library (requires more manual packaging).
NinjaOne
Best Professional RMM
Why we like it
Unified endpoint management with RMM, backup, and patching; extremely polished UI; handles Windows, Mac, and Linux from a single pane of glass.
Keep in mind
No permanent free tier; pricing requires a sales quote and is generally higher for small fleets than PDQ.
Microsoft winget (Package Manager)
FREEBest for CLI Automation
Why we like it
Built into modern Windows; zero infrastructure needed; massive community-curated repository; perfect for developers using scripts or n8n to provision machines.
Keep in mind
Strictly a command-line tool; no built-in GUI for scheduling or remote reporting without 3rd-party wrappers.
Chocolatey
FREEThe Sysadmin's Swiss Army Knife
Why we like it
The most mature Windows package manager; massive community; easy to integrate into any script or automation tool.
Keep in mind
The free version lacks the visual 'Deployment' scheduling found in PDQ; managing business-wide versions requires the expensive 'Business' tier.
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