DockCrate by BufferSol vs Pckgr
Both package third party apps for Intune. Pckgr is the established leader, and this page shows where each one fits. Pckgr prices checked Nov 3, 2026.
Start free with Microsoft| Compared on | Pckgr | DockCrate by BufferSol |
|---|---|---|
| Entry paid plan, per month | Starter $49 | Starter $24.99 |
| Entry paid plan, per year | $499 | $249.50 |
| Tenants on the entry paid plan | 1 (single tenant) | 5 |
| Devices on the entry paid plan | 100 | 100 |
| Middle plan, per month | Professional $99, 1,000 devices | Professional $49.99, 1,000 devices |
| Top listed plan, per month | Business $149, 2,500 devices | Business $74.99, 2,500 devices |
| Free plan | No, 30 day trial | Yes, 25 devices, 1 tenant |
| Discount for education and non profit | None listed | $34.99/mo with proof of status |
Pckgr facts: pckgr.com/pricing, checked Nov 3, 2026. Prices are USD list prices.
Where Pckgr is better
- Flat device tiers that work out cheap per device at the top of the range.
- A private tested repository and an established catalog.
- macOS through Installomator today. For DockCrate by BufferSol it is on the roadmap.
- Policy Manager (beta) and a Defender Security Dashboard, which we do not have yet.
- A longer track record: by its own count over 1,000 customers in 60 countries.
Common questions
Is DockCrate by BufferSol cheaper than Pckgr?
At the entry tier, $24.99 a month against Pckgr Starter at $49 a month (pckgr.com, checked Nov 3, 2026), and our entry tier covers 5 tenants rather than 1.
Does Pckgr have a free plan?
Pckgr lists a 30 day trial with no card and no free tier (pckgr.com, checked Nov 3, 2026). DockCrate by BufferSol has a free plan for 25 devices and 1 tenant.
When should I choose Pckgr?
When you need macOS today, Policy Manager or a Defender dashboard, or you want a vendor with a longer history. The list above is everything we know of.
See it on one tenant before you decide.
The free plan covers 25 devices and 1 tenant, with rings and rollback included.
No card.