IMDb list sync tools for shared household queues in 2026

Compare IMDb list sync tools for a shared household queue, with what each one does for Radarr and Sonarr and what to check first.

By VLClean · 2026-11-02

VLClean is published by the makers of Askarr and Watcharr, which are compared here alongside other tools.

Watcharr's shared lists let signed-in users combine several public IMDb lists into one Radarr link and one Sonarr link for the household. ^[1] The other options differ in their sources and setup, so compare them with the table and the questions at the end of this page.

Option	What it does for a household queue	Setup and access
Watcharr	Turns one public IMDb list into one Radarr link and one Sonarr link. ^[1] Signed-in users can combine several IMDb lists for a household. ^[1]	The hosted version needs nothing to install and no account. ^[1] Separately, commercial use is not licensed. ^[1]
Traktarr	Uses Trakt to find shows and movies to add to Sonarr and Radarr. ^[2] Has an automatic scheduled mode. ^[2]	Its page says it requires Python 3.5 or newer. ^[2] Supports public lists. ^[2]
MDBList	Imports external lists from Trakt, IMDb, Rotten Tomatoes and other sources. ^[3] Offers prepopulated curated lists such as Trakt Trending. ^[3]	Requires login or sign-up. ^[4] Supporter membership sign-up is linked through Memberful and Patreon, and its benefits are not published. ^[4]
Listrr	Donors can create lists by IMDB or TMDB ids. ^[5] Updates each list automatically. ^[5]	Donors can create an unlimited amount of items in a list. ^[5] Offers an API for developers. ^[5]
FlexGet	Manages and tracks series and movies from Trakt, TheTVDB or IMDb. ^[6] Supports torrents, nzbs, podcasts, comics, TV, movies, RSS, HTML and CSV. ^[6]	Uses YAML for configuration. ^[6] A critical security vulnerability allowing remote code execution through the exec plugin is fixed in version 3.20.13. ^[6]
Kometa	Integrates with Sonarr and Radarr to automate library growth. ^[7] Creates collections and overlays using TMDb and IMDb. ^[7]	Supports Docker installation. ^[7] Supports installation on Windows, OS X and Linux. ^[7]
Simkl	Tracks TV shows, anime and movies. ^[8] Sends notifications when new episodes or movies are released. ^[8]	Its page says it has apps for Android, iOS, Chrome, Windows, Kodi, Plex and more. ^[8] Its page lists Free, Pro and VIP membership options. ^[8]
Trakt	Not published for this page.	Its page says Trakt is free on web, iOS and Android. ^[9]
Ryot	Its page says it tracks books, movies, TV shows, workouts and daily habits. ^[10]	Its page says it offers a free trial. ^[10] Its page says self-hosted options are available. ^[10]

What shared household queue builders need from IMDb list sync tools

A shared household queue usually starts with lists that several people keep on IMDb. The aim is for those titles to reach Radarr for movies and Sonarr for shows without anyone copying them by hand.

Three jobs come up most often. The first is keeping one queue that everyone in the house can add to. The second is sending movies and shows to the right app. The third is dealing with titles that a tool cannot match to its database.

Limits matter as much as features. Some tools check lists on a schedule, so a new title may take a while to appear. Some need a sign-in before they will combine lists. Households should check whether a tool needs an account, how it reads each list, and what happens when a list cannot be read on a given day.

Watcharr for shared household queue builders

Watcharr is made by the team that publishes this site. You paste one public IMDb list, and you get one link for Radarr with the movies and one for Sonarr with the shows. ^[1] Any public IMDb watchlist or list works, whether it comes from the desktop site, the phone site, or IMDb's other-language pages. ^[1]

Each link acts like a small Radarr or Sonarr server, so Radarr checks it every 15 minutes and Sonarr every 5. ^[1] A bookmark you click inside Radarr or Sonarr adds the list for you, using that app's API key without sending it anywhere else. ^[1]

Signed-in users can combine several IMDb lists into one Radarr link and one Sonarr link. ^[1] A title on two lists is added only once. ^[1] If a read of a list fails, the links keep serving the last list that loaded correctly. ^[1]

The hosted version needs nothing to install and no account. ^[1] Commercial use is not licensed, and no commercial licence is for sale. ^[1]

Traktarr for shared household queue builders

Traktarr uses Trakt to find shows and movies to add to Sonarr and Radarr. ^[2] Its page describes adding multiple movies to Radarr. ^[2] Its page names an automatic scheduled setup, and the details are not described there. ^[2]

The list source is the first thing to compare with what the household already uses. Trakt lists and IMDb lists are different starting points for a shared queue.

MDBList for shared household queue builders

MDBList's Supporter membership signs up through Memberful and Patreon, and its benefits are not published. ^[4] Its site has a Streaming Charts section. ^[4] It is integrated with Stremio and combines ratings from several platforms. ^[3]

For a queue, check how the household would add titles and whether the list source matches the lists everyone already uses.

Listrr for shared household queue builders

Listrr's page describes creating personalized lists for shows and movies with many filters for a Plex server setup. ^[5] Donors can create an unlimited amount of items in a list. ^[5] Its page also says it offers an API for developers. ^[5]

Before choosing it for a shared queue, check how the filters and item limits apply to the lists the household plans to use.

FlexGet for shared household queue builders

FlexGet describes itself as a multipurpose automation tool for all of your media. ^[6] Its page says it supports several kinds of content, including torrents, podcasts, comics, TV and movies. ^[6] Custom plugins can add features and work with sites that do not provide useful feeds. ^[6]

Matching the tool to the job

Signed-in users can combine several IMDb lists into one Radarr link and one Sonarr link. ^[1] For keeping movies and shows apart, Watcharr gives each its own link. ^[1] For a household that needs a list to stay usable during a failed read, Watcharr keeps the last good copy. ^[1]

For lists built on Trakt, Traktarr uses that service to find titles for Sonarr and Radarr. ^[2] For a household that wants runs on a timer, Traktarr has an automatic scheduled mode. ^[2]

For a household that wants filtered lists, Listrr describes personalized lists built with many filters. ^[5] For a household that wants ratings from several sites next to a title, MDBList combines ratings from several platforms. ^[3] For a household that wants automation across many kinds of media, FlexGet describes itself as a multipurpose automation tool. ^[6]

Questions to ask before you choose

Who will add titles to the shared queue, and is everyone comfortable signing in? Watcharr's combined links are for signed-in users. ^[1]

Which list sources does the household already use: public IMDb lists, Trakt.tv lists, or something else? Check each option's source before deciding.

How quickly should a new title appear? Radarr checks Watcharr links every 15 minutes and Sonarr every 5, so check whether those intervals suit the household. ^[1]

What should happen to a show that cannot be matched? Watcharr leaves out shows it cannot match and tells you which ones it skipped. ^[1]

Is the use personal or commercial? Commercial use is not licensed for Watcharr. ^[1] Prices for the other options are not published here, so check each option's own page for plans and costs.

Frequently asked questions

Which IMDb list sync tool should a shared household queue check first?

Start with the option that matches how your household adds titles. Watcharr lets signed-in users combine several public IMDb lists into one Radarr link and one Sonarr link for the whole household, and a title on two lists is added only once. ^[1] Watcharr also keeps the last good copy of a list when a read fails. ^[1] Then compare the other options in the table and the questions above before deciding.

Can Watcharr skip shows that Sonarr cannot match?

Watcharr looks up TheTVDB ids, the numbers that identify each show in TheTVDB, through TVMaze and TMDB. ^[1] It leaves out shows it cannot match, and it tells you which ones it skipped. ^[1] Look at that skipped list after a sync so a show missing from Sonarr does not come as a surprise. Compare how other options handle unmatched shows before you rely on any of them for a shared queue.

Does Watcharr need an account for a shared household queue?

The hosted version needs nothing to install and no account. ^[1] Signing in is what lets Watcharr combine several lists for the household. ^[1] If you sign in, Watcharr re-reads your list about every 15 minutes and warns you when a list fails three reads in a row. ^[1]

How often does Radarr check a list from Watcharr?

Each link acts like a small Radarr or Sonarr server, so Radarr checks it every 15 minutes and Sonarr every 5. ^[1] The links are built from the IMDb list's id, so the same list always gives the same two links. ^[1] If a read of the list fails, the links keep serving the last list that loaded correctly. ^[1]

Can Traktarr add a queue of movies and shows to Radarr and Sonarr?

Traktarr uses Trakt to find shows and movies to add to Sonarr and Radarr. ^[2] It can add multiple movies to Radarr ^[2] and has an automatic scheduled mode. ^[2] Check that the Trakt list is the one your household uses, and compare how the schedule and the list source suit the way the household adds titles.

Its code is available to read under the PolyForm Noncommercial 1.0.0 licence; older versions remain under MIT. ^[1]

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