Scan, collect, and organize your on-prem Windows machines so deployments go exactly where you need them to with PDQ Inventory.
Publisher’s description
What is PDQ Inventory?
PDQ Inventory by PDQ.com is proprietary Windows software in the it administration category. It ranks 16th by popularity among it administration in this catalogue.
Installation and requirements
The publisher provides EXE installers for 64-bit and 32-bit Windows. Installation asks for administrator rights. A silent install is possible with the installer’s documented switches.
Updates and version history
The current version is 20.1.28.0, released on September 30, 2026. The version history goes back to September 9, 2024: 26 releases, all linked to the official files. That is about 13 releases a year. The last update is less than a month old.
Popularity and file types
The Chocolatey package has been downloaded 9,693 times. Similar programs include Salt Minion, GLPI Agent and MeshCommander.
Pros / Cons
Pros
- Documented silent install
- Frequent updates (about 13 a year)
Cons
- Proprietary licence: check the terms and price
- No native ARM64 build
- Installation needs administrator rights
- The official download link did not answer at the last check
In short: PDQ Inventory is an it administration tool for 64-bit and 32-bit PCs. It is actively maintained. Administrators can deploy it unattended.
Is PDQ Inventory safe to download?
- The file is served by services.pdq.com, the publisher’s own domain
- The download link uses HTTPS
- A SHA256 hash is published, so you can verify the file:
F3B4308403FE5F11B9AAFE52A3AC7F8ADF798DC00564CE5DB45F0083734B9790· Open the VirusTotal report for this hash - The link did not answer when we last checked it (October 22, 2026)
- ExeAtlas does not host, wrap or modify installers
Related guide: How to check a file’s SHA256 hash on Windows
Recent versions
All 26 versions ›26 versions over 2 years · about 13 a year
| Version | Date | Size | Files |
|---|---|---|---|
| 20.1.28.0Latest | September 30, 2026 | — | 64-bit EXE32-bit EXE |
| 20.1.21.0 | September 8, 2026 | — | 64-bit EXE32-bit EXE |
| 20.1.14.0 | August 17, 2026 | — | 64-bit EXE32-bit EXE |
| 20.1.8.0 | July 27, 2026 | — | 64-bit EXE32-bit EXE |
| 20.0.22.0 | June 29, 2026 | — | 64-bit EXE32-bit EXE |
| 20.0.17.0 | June 9, 2026 | — | 32-bit EXE64-bit EXE |
| 20.0.5.0 | April 27, 2026 | — | 64-bit EXE32-bit EXE |
| 19.7.6.0 | March 30, 2026 | — | 32-bit EXE64-bit EXE |
Install from the command line
Silent install ›winget install --id PDQ.PDQInventory -echoco install pdq-inventory -yInventory_20.1.28.0.exe /smsiexec /x {57B3E5C9-E700-43C2-966B-5C3610DD8B47} /qn /norestartProgram files (.exe): pdqinventory.exe
Related guide: How to use winget: install and update apps
Information
- Publisher
- PDQ.com
- Category
- IT administration
- Licence
- Proprietary
- Price
- See the publisher’s site
- Requires
- Windows 11 / 10
- Architecture
- 64-bit, 32-bit
- Installer
- EXE
- Version
- 20.1.28.0
- Released
- September 30, 2026
- Added to the catalogue
- September 11, 2024
- Versions listed
- 26
- Updates / year
- 12.6
- Chocolatey downloads
- 9,693
- Website
- pdq.com
- winget ID
- PDQ.PDQInventory
- Chocolatey package
- pdq-inventory
- MSI product code
- {57B3E5C9-E700-43C2-966B-5C3610DD8B47}
Ratings and reviews
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Frequently asked questions
Is PDQ Inventory free?
PDQ Inventory is proprietary (closed-source) software (licence: Proprietary). Whether it costs money depends on the edition: check the publisher’s site for prices and free tiers.
Is PDQ Inventory safe to download?
The download comes from services.pdq.com, which belongs to the publisher; ExeAtlas does not host or change the file. Compare its SHA256 hash with the one shown here, or open the VirusTotal report for that hash.
How do I install PDQ Inventory with winget?
Open PowerShell or Windows Terminal and run the winget command shown on this page. winget downloads the official installer and checks its SHA256 hash before running it.
Can PDQ Inventory be installed silently?
Yes. The silent install page lists the exact command for each installer.
Does PDQ Inventory run on ARM (Windows on Arm)?
There is no ARM64 build; Windows 11 on Arm can run the 64-bit and 32-bit version through emulation.
Where can I download an older version of PDQ Inventory?
The versions page lists all 26 versions with links to their official installer files, back to September 9, 2024.
What are alternatives to PDQ Inventory?
Salt Minion, GLPI Agent, MeshCommander, WinBox and EPA SWMM 5.2.4 (64-bit). The alternatives page compares them.
