The short answer is no, traditional on-premises patching is no longer king for the vast majority of modern IT environments. However, it remains a highly specialized “emperor” over secure, local, and air-gapped networks.
The debate between a classic on-premises giant like PDQ Deploy and Cloud RMMs (Remote Monitoring and Management) highlights a major shift in how IT teams approach infrastructure. In fact, PDQ itself acknowledged this shift by launching its own cloud-native alternative, PDQ Connect. Understanding the Contenders
9 Best PDQ Alternatives for Patch Management in 2026 – Action1