Best media request managers for 4k library managers in 2026

Compare media request managers for 4k library managers on request methods, standard and 4k library handling, access controls, and published costs.

By VLClean · 2026-10-28

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

4k library managers usually need a way for people to request titles, follow progress, and keep standard and 4k libraries organized. Askarr lets you request a movie or show on a website, and your own Radarr or Sonarr adds it. ^[1]

Option	Request approach	4k library and management details	Cost details
Overseerr	Free request management and media discovery tool that works with Jellyfin, Plex, or Emby servers. ^[2]	Standard and 4k content can be managed separately using multiple Radarr and Sonarr servers. ^[2]	not published
Jellyseerr	Free application for managing requests for a media library. ^[3]	Supports watchlisting and blocklisting media. ^[3] Supports PostgreSQL and SQLite databases. ^[3]	not published
Ombi	Request management through native mobile applications for iOS and Android. ^[4]	Optional approval system for admins to manage and control what content gets added to a server. ^[4]	not published
Doplarr	An *arr request bot for Discord. ^[5]	Repository archived by its owner on June 15, 2026, and now read-only. ^[5]	not published
Requestrr	Requests through Discord using slash commands and buttons. ^[6]	Configurable through a web portal. ^[6]	not published
Notifiarr	The site lists Discord as its current platform. ^[7]	Monitors network services when they go down or become unreachable and notifies users. ^[7]	not published
nzb360	An Android app. ^[8]	Supports unlimited server management. ^[8]	not published
Seerr	Free request management and media discovery tool. ^[9]	Supports Jellyfin, Plex, and Emby in one application. ^[9]	not published
Oscarr	Media request interface for Radarr and Sonarr. ^[10]	Encrypts stored service credentials with AES-256-GCM at rest. ^[10]	not published
Cantinarr	Media requests and server management in one app. ^[11]	Can run on a server or NAS. ^[11] Provides an optional request queue that can be global or per person. ^[11]	not published
Cinegration	not published	Experience Center is open by appointment only. ^[12]	not published
Searcharr	Allows users to add movies to Radarr and series to Sonarr through Telegram. ^[13]	Docker is the suggested method to run Searcharr. ^[13]	not published
Askarr	You request on a website, and your own Radarr or Sonarr adds it. ^[1]	Plans include request history with live status. ^[1]	Askarr's own fee: $0 for 10 requests a month ^[1], $3.99 a month for 50 requests a month ^[1], or $6.99 a month for unlimited requests ^[1]. Card fee: not published

What 4k library managers need from media request managers

4k library managers may maintain a separate 4k library alongside a standard library, so requests need to follow the intended media workflow. The important questions are how people submit requests, who can request titles, and how the owner manages where requested content goes. Request progress matters too, because people may want to know whether a title has been added and downloaded without asking the owner for an update. The right tool depends on how requests are made, what control the owner wants, and how the existing media services handle the requested titles. Some owners may prefer a website where people search for movies and shows, while others may prefer requests through a chat service or a mobile app. Library separation deserves particular attention when separate Radarr and Sonarr servers handle standard and 4k content. ^[2] Owners should also check the information each option provides about request status, its access controls, and its published costs before choosing.

Overseerr for high-resolution library managers

Seerr is a free request management and media discovery tool that works with Jellyfin, Plex, or Emby servers. ^[2] Seerr lets standard and 4k content be managed separately using multiple Radarr and Sonarr servers. ^[2] Seerr is free under the MIT License. ^[2] Check how its separate server arrangement matches the existing media setup and how requests are assigned to the intended library.

Jellyseerr for high-resolution library managers

Seerr is a free application for managing requests for a media library. ^[3] Seerr supports watchlisting and blocklisting media. ^[3] Seerr supports PostgreSQL and SQLite databases. ^[3] Check how the available controls relate to the rules used for the standard and 4k libraries, and confirm database choices against the current setup.

Ombi for high-resolution library managers

Ombi offers native mobile applications for iOS and Android for request management. ^[4] Ombi has an optional approval system for admins to manage and control what content gets added to a server. ^[4] Ombi works on Windows, macOS, Linux, Docker, and more. ^[4] Check whether its approval workflow supports the decisions needed for standard and 4k requests, and confirm how the current setup assigns content to the intended library.

Doplarr for high-resolution library managers

Doplarr is an *arr request bot for Discord. ^[5] The Doplarr repository was archived by its owner on June 15, 2026, and it is now read-only. ^[5] Library managers should check how requests made through the bot fit their current Radarr and Sonarr arrangements, particularly when separate servers handle standard and 4k content. Check the project's current status and whether its available functions meet the needs of the intended setup before relying on it.

Requestrr for high-resolution library managers

Requestrr lets users request content through Discord using slash commands and buttons. ^[6] Requestrr is fully configurable via a web portal. ^[6] The web portal listens on port 4545 by default. ^[6] Check how the available configuration handles requests for separate libraries and whether the current services support the intended routing.

Askarr for 4k library managers

Askarr is made by the team that publishes this site. Askarr is a hosted website that works with your existing Radarr and Sonarr. ^[1] You request a movie or show on Askarr, and your own Radarr or Sonarr adds it. ^[1] You add Askarr to Radarr and Sonarr once as an import list, and they read your requests from it. ^[1] Askarr never connects to your Radarr or Sonarr and never receives their API keys. ^[1] A webhook from Radarr and Sonarr reports back so the site shows when a title was added and downloaded. ^[1] You can paste a TMDB, IMDb or TVDB link to find the title. ^[1] Askarr's plans include a request history with live status. ^[1] You can try the dashboard with a throwaway demo account and sample data without signing in. ^[1] Askarr's Free plan costs $0 and allows 10 requests a month. ^[1] Plus costs $3.99 a month for 50 requests a month. ^[1] Pro costs $6.99 a month for unlimited requests. ^[1] For a 4k library, check that the Radarr and Sonarr arrangement receiving requests matches the intended library workflow, because the approved Askarr claims do not specify automatic separation of standard and 4k content.

Matching the tool to the job

For keeping standard and 4k content separate, Seerr lets standard and 4k content be managed separately using multiple Radarr and Sonarr servers. ^[2] For requests through a website, Askarr lets you request a movie or show, and your own Radarr or Sonarr adds it. ^[1] For Discord requests, Doplarr is an *arr request bot for Discord. ^[5] Requestrr lets users request content through Discord using slash commands and buttons. ^[6] For owners who want to approve requests, Ombi has an optional approval system for admins to manage and control what content gets added to a server. ^[4] For requests from a phone, Ombi offers native mobile applications for iOS and Android. ^[4] For seeing where a request stands, Askarr's plans include request history with live status. ^[1] For owners who want to review media controls, Seerr supports watchlisting and blocklisting. ^[3] No single feature establishes that a tool handles every part of a 4k workflow, so confirm library assignment, request permissions, and status reporting separately.

Questions to ask before you choose

Before choosing a media request manager, consider how a request will reach the intended library and who can submit it. Check whether the option explicitly supports separate standard and 4k libraries and how the separation is managed. Ask whether requests go through a website, chat service, or mobile app, and whether that matches how people use the server. Check what happens after a request, including whether progress is shown when a title is added and downloaded. Confirm whether administrators can review requests before content is added and whether the available controls match the way the library is shared. Review monthly limits and published costs, including any differences between plans. Also check how the option works with the current Radarr and Sonarr setup, what information it needs, and whether its project status is suitable for continued use. If a feature is not documented in the available facts, confirm it with the project before choosing.

Frequently asked questions

Which media request manager should 4k library managers compare first?

4k library managers can compare options based on how people submit requests, how standard and 4k content are separated, and how each option works with the existing media setup. Seerr explicitly supports separate standard and 4k content management using multiple Radarr and Sonarr servers. ^[2] Other options should be checked for the particular library controls and request workflow they provide before a decision is made.

Can Askarr receive requests without connecting to Radarr and Sonarr?

Askarr never connects to your Radarr or Sonarr and never receives their API keys. ^[1] You add Askarr to Radarr and Sonarr once as an import list, and those apps read your requests from it. ^[1] Nothing is installed; you add Askarr as an import list in Radarr and Sonarr. ^[1]

Does Askarr show what happens after a request is made?

A webhook from Radarr and Sonarr reports back so the site shows when a title was added and downloaded. ^[1] Askarr's plans include a request history with live status. ^[1] These details let library managers check the reported progress of a request rather than relying only on a message from the person who submitted it.

Can Seerr manage standard and high-resolution content separately?

Seerr lets standard and 4k content be managed separately using multiple Radarr and Sonarr servers. ^[2] Seerr is a free request management and media discovery tool that works with Jellyfin, Plex, or Emby servers. ^[2] Check whether the separate server arrangement matches the way the current library is organized and whether the request workflow sends each title to the intended location.

What should 4k library managers check before paying for a request manager?

4k library managers should check request limits, library separation, user controls, and pricing before paying. Askarr's Free plan costs $0 and allows 10 requests a month. ^[1] Plus costs $3.99 a month for 50 requests a month. ^[1] Pro costs $6.99 a month for unlimited requests. ^[1] Prices for the other tools are not published here, so confirm their current pricing and terms before choosing.

The Free plan costs $0 and allows 10 requests a month. ^[1]

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