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Best media request managers for Jellyfin hosters in 2026

Compare media request managers for Jellyfin hosters and see how each option handles requests, access, and limits.

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Compare media request managers for Jellyfin hosters and see how each option handles requests, access, and limits.

OptionRequest approachCost details
OverseerrFree request management and media discovery tool that works with Jellyfin, Plex, or Emby servers. [1]not published
JellyseerrFree application for managing requests for a media library. [2]not published
OmbiRequest management with mobile applications and an approval system. [3] [3]not published
DoplarrDiscord request bot for *arr services, meaning apps like Radarr and Sonarr that handle movie and show requests. [4]not published
RequestrrDiscord content requests using slash commands and buttons. [5]not published
NotifiarrNotifiarr monitors services on a network and notifies users when they go down or become unreachable. [6] Its current platform is Discord, with 27,786 servers. [6]not published
AskarrYou request on a website and your own Radarr or Sonarr adds it. [7]Askarr's own fee: $0 for 10 requests a month [7], $3.99 a month for 50 requests a month [7], or $6.99 a month for unlimited requests [7]. Card fee: not published
AskarrYou request on a website and your own Radarr or Sonarr adds it. [7]Askarr's own fee: $0 for 10 requests a month [7], $3.99 a month for 50 requests a month [7], or $6.99 a month for unlimited requests [7]. Card fee: not published

What Jellyfin hosters need from media request managers

Jellyfin hosters often need a way for friends or family to ask for movies and shows without sending messages manually. A useful request manager can help collect requests, show what is happening with a title, and reduce repeated questions. The right choice depends on how requests are made, who can request content, and how much control the hoster wants. Some hosters may prefer a website where people search and request titles, while others may prefer chat based requests. Hosters should also check how each tool handles their existing media workflow and what information it needs to work.

Overseerr for Jellyfin hosters

Overseerr is a free request management and media discovery tool that works with Jellyfin, Plex, or Emby servers. [1] Overseerr scans Jellyfin, Plex, or Emby libraries at regular intervals to know which items are already available. [1] Multiple Radarr and Sonarr servers can be added, including separate 4K servers. [1] Overseerr offers request limits that restrict the number of movies or TV seasons a user can request over a configurable time period. [1] Each user can be assigned individual permissions. [1]

Jellyseerr for Jellyfin hosters

Jellyseerr is a free application for managing requests for a media library. [2] Jellyseerr currently supports Sonarr and Radarr. [2] Jellyseerr has a granular permission system. [2] Jellyseerr supports watchlisting and blocklisting media. [2]

Ombi for Jellyfin hosters

Ombi offers native mobile applications for iOS and Android for request management. [3] Ombi has an optional approval system for admins to manage and control what content gets added to a server. [3] Ombi works with Sonarr, Radarr, CouchPotato, SickRage, and more to fulfill requests. [3]

Doplarr for Jellyfin hosters

Doplarr is a request bot for Discord for *arr services, meaning apps like Radarr and Sonarr that handle movie and show requests. [4] The Doplarr repository was archived by its owner on Jun 15, 2026 and is read-only. [4]

Requestrr for Jellyfin hosters

Requestrr's current platform is Discord only. [5] Requestrr lets users request content through Discord using slash commands and buttons. [5] Requestrr is fully configurable via a web portal. [5]

Notifiarr for Jellyfin hosters

Notifiarr monitors services on a network and notifies users when they go down or become unreachable. [6] Notifiarr monitors server health metrics such as memory, CPU, temperatures, SMART, IPMI, and RAID status. [6] Notifiarr lists Discord as its current platform, with 27,786 servers. [6] Push, SMS, email, Slack, Telegram, and Mattermost notifications are listed as roadmap items. [6]

Askarr for Jellyfin hosters

Askarr is made by the team that publishes this site. Askarr is a hosted website that works with existing Radarr and Sonarr. [7] You search for a movie or show on the Askarr website and request it, and your own Radarr or Sonarr adds it. [7] You add Askarr to Radarr and Sonarr once as an import list, and they read your requests from it. [7] Askarr never connects to your Radarr or Sonarr and never receives the passwords they use to be controlled (API keys). [7] Radarr and Sonarr tell the site when a title is added and downloaded. [7] You can paste a link from TMDB, IMDb or TVDB, which are movie and show info sites, to find the title. [7] Plans list request history with live status. [7] You can try the dashboard with a throwaway demo account and sample data without signing up. [7]

Matching the tool to the job

For requests through a website, Askarr lets you search for a movie or show and request it, and your own Radarr or Sonarr adds it. [7] For knowing which items are already available, Overseerr scans Jellyfin, Plex, or Emby libraries at regular intervals. [1] For managing standard and 4K content separately, Overseerr lets standard and 4K content be managed using multiple Radarr and Sonarr servers. [1] For Discord requests, Doplarr is a request bot for *arr services, meaning apps like Radarr and Sonarr that handle movie and show requests. [4] Requestrr lets users request content via Discord using slash commands and buttons. [5] For hosters who want mobile request apps, Ombi provides native mobile applications for iOS and Android. [3] For monitoring server health and service status, Notifiarr monitors services and server health metrics and notifies users when services go down. [6] [6] For controlling who can request how much, Overseerr offers request limits that restrict the number of movies or TV seasons a user can request over a configurable time period. [1] Ombi has an optional approval system for admins to manage and control what content gets added. [3]

Questions to ask before you choose

Before choosing a media request manager, consider how people will submit requests and how much control is needed. Check whether the tool matches the current Jellyfin setup, how it handles permissions, and whether it shows request progress. Ask whether the tool uses a website, chat service, or mobile app for requests. Check what notifications or connected services are supported. Also check the cost structure, request limits, and whether the way the tool handles access matches the way the Jellyfin server is shared. For tools whose repository has been archived, check whether the tool is still maintained.

Frequently asked questions

Which media request manager should Jellyfin hosters compare first?

Jellyfin hosters can compare tools based on how people submit requests, how access is managed, and how each option works with the existing media workflow. Options differ in whether requests happen through a website, chat service, or another interface, so the right choice depends on the setup and preferences.

Can Jellyfin hosters use Askarr without installing anything?

Askarr is a hosted website that works with your existing Radarr and Sonarr. [7] Nothing is installed; you add Askarr as an import list in Radarr and Sonarr, which lets those apps read your requests from Askarr. [7]

How does Askarr keep Radarr and Sonarr access separate?

Askarr never connects to your Radarr or Sonarr and never receives the passwords they use to be controlled (API keys). [7] You set it up once in Radarr and Sonarr, and they pick up your requests. [7]

Does Askarr show what happens after a request is made?

Radarr and Sonarr tell the site when a title is added and downloaded. [7] Plans list request history with live status. [7]

What should Jellyfin hosters check before paying for a request manager?

Jellyfin hosters should check request limits, supported workflows, user controls, and pricing details. Askarr's Free plan costs $0 and allows 10 requests a month. [7] Plus costs $3.99 a month for 50 requests a month. [7] Pro costs $6.99 a month for unlimited requests. [7] Prices for the other tools are not published here, so check their pages.

The Free plan costs $0 and allows 10 requests a month. [7]

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Sources

  1. Overseerr, overseerr.dev, read 2026-10-07
  2. Jellyseerr, github.com/Fallenbagel/jellyseerr, read 2026-10-07
  3. Ombi, ombi.io, read 2026-10-07
  4. Doplarr, github.com/kiranshila/Doplarr, read 2026-10-07
  5. Requestrr, github.com/thomst08/requestrr, read 2026-10-07
  6. Notifiarr, notifiarr.com, read 2026-10-09
  7. Askarr's own description of itself (the product of this site's publisher)

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