FileWave
8.3#1 in mobile device management softwareFree planFree planAndroidiOSWebAPI
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PDQ Connect
6.8#11 in application deployment softwareFrom $12 a yearWebAPImacOSWindows
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| Fact | FileWave | PDQ Connect |
|---|---|---|
| API | The public REST API requires an API key, documents account, domains, campaigns, channels, files, links, pixels and QR-code endpoints, and supplies cURL, PHP, Node.js, Python and C# examples. | The PDQ Connect REST-style API supports reading and searching device details and deploying software through HTTP requests. |
| Compliance | The company says its security program complies with ISO 27001 and describes audit-ready compliance reporting. | PDQ states that it is SOC 2 compliant and undergoes routine audits. |
| Founded | 1992 | 2001 |
| Headquarters | Wil, Switzerland | South Salt Lake, Utah, United States |
| Integrations | Documented integrations include Apple MDM/DDM/VPP/ABM/ASM/ADE, Microsoft Entra, Android Enterprise, Chrome Management API, ServiceNow, Slack, Cloudflare, Deep Freeze and TeamViewer. | Listed integrations include Entra ID, Zapier, Jira, Freshservice, Freshdesk, HaloPSA, HaloITSM, Zendesk, ServiceNow, and the PDQ Public API. |
| Intended users | The company describes use cases spanning K–12 and higher education, government, media and publishing, corporate, and finance organizations. | PDQ says Connect is built for IT teams managing remote or hybrid device fleets, including distributed workforces. |
FileWave plans
- Community EditionFree
- ProfessionalPriced on request
- CommunityPriced on request
PDQ Connect plans
- Connect Basic$12 a year
- Connect Plus$18 a year
- Connect Premium$28 a year
Pick FileWave if…
FileWave suits organizations managing fleets of devices across operating systems, including education, government, corporate, media, and finance organizations. It offers both cloud and self-hosted deployment.
Pick PDQ Connect if…
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