Shelf Asset Management (Shelf.nu) vs. PDQ

Shelf is an open-source asset management platform that helps organizations track, manage, and optimize their equipment and inventory through intuitive QR code scanning, real-time location tracking, and smart booking workflows. Built for teams who need crystal-clear visibility into their assets, Shelf transforms chaotic spreadsheets into organized, collaborative equipment management. Whether you're tracking IT hardware, camera gear, tools, educational resources, or fixed assets, Shelf provides a centralized solution that works on any device.

PDQ is an endpoint management platform designed for IT administrators and sysadmins to manage endpoints, deploy software, secure vulnerabilities, and automate IT. PDQ's cloud-native platform (formerly called PDQ Connect) is designed to get you up and running in minutes. When regulatory or compliance needs require it, PDQ can also be deployed on-premise with our Deploy & Inventory plan. Manage your organization's Windows and macOS machines from a central platform designed to make the grind of everyday IT workflows seamless and, dare we say, pretty damn quick.