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Microsoft Windows Server Update Services vs PDQ Deploy comparison

 

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Categories and Ranking

Microsoft Windows Server Up...
Ranking in Patch Management
6th
Average Rating
7.8
Reviews Sentiment
5.9
Number of Reviews
53
Ranking in other categories
No ranking in other categories
PDQ Deploy
Ranking in Patch Management
21st
Average Rating
0.0
Number of Reviews
0
Ranking in other categories
No ranking in other categories
 

Mindshare comparison

As of August 2026, in the Patch Management category, the mindshare of Microsoft Windows Server Update Services is 3.8%, down from 5.2% compared to the previous year. The mindshare of PDQ Deploy is 2.6%, up from 2.0% compared to the previous year. It is calculated based on PeerSpot user engagement data.
Patch Management Mindshare Distribution
ProductMindshare (%)
Microsoft Windows Server Update Services3.8%
PDQ Deploy2.6%
Other93.6%
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Featured Reviews

reviewer2349654 - PeerSpot reviewer
Senior Oracle DBA at a financial services firm with 11-50 employees
Has supported routine update requests and maintained reliable system operations
I think that the most valuable feature of Microsoft Windows Server Update Services is the update for Microsoft Windows Server, as we do not use any other tools, but I don't know if Office 365 is under Windows update services regulation; it is not in our domain because we use it, but other teams are responsible for this task. The key features or benefits of Microsoft Windows Server Update Services that have been most valuable in my IT administration processes are just the services for updating my Windows and Windows Servers, and as I mentioned, we don't use many applications; we just use it for Windows updates. Microsoft Windows Server Update Services supports our regular requests for reliable systems, and updates are part of the process of keeping those systems stable, reliable, and confidential.
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Top Industries

By visitors reading reviews
Construction Company
10%
Manufacturing Company
8%
Financial Services Firm
8%
Comms Service Provider
7%
Government
17%
University
13%
Construction Company
7%
Manufacturing Company
7%
 

Company Size

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Large Enterprise
Midsize Enterprise
Small Business
By reviewers
Company SizeCount
Small Business23
Midsize Enterprise6
Large Enterprise24
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Questions from the Community

What is your experience regarding pricing and costs for Microsoft Windows Server Update Services?
I don't know all details about pricing for Microsoft Windows Server Update Services, so I can't answer this question.
What needs improvement with Microsoft Windows Server Update Services?
I think nothing could be improved or enhanced in Microsoft Windows Server Update Services because it is doing precisely what it has to do. I do not see any minor enhancements or limitations to be o...
What is your primary use case for Microsoft Windows Server Update Services?
I use Microsoft Windows Server Update Services primarily for Windows updates, specifically for updates and security patch updates from Microsoft.
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Also Known As

Windows Server Update Services, Microsoft WSUS, WSUS, Microsoft Software Update Services, Software Update Services, Microsoft SUS, SUS, MS Windows Server Update Services
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Sample Customers

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1. Atlassian 2. Cisco 3. Dell 4. Google 5. IBM 6. Intel 7. Microsoft 8. Oracle 9. SAP 10. ServiceNow 11. VMware 12. Adobe 13. Autodesk 14. Canonical 15. Cloudflare 16. Docker 17. GitHub 18. GoDaddy 19. HubSpot 20. Intuit 21. Klarna 22. LinkedIn 23. Lyft 24. Mailchimp 25. MongoDB 26. Netflix 27. Pinterest 28. Salesforce 29. Spotify 30. Square 31. Stripe 32. Twitter
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