Media request managers for non technical media sharers in 2026

Compare media request managers for non technical media sharers and see how each handles requests, access, and limits.

By VLClean · 2026-10-21

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

People who share a media library usually want a simple way for friends and family to ask for movies and shows, see what happens to those requests, and keep control over access. Askarr, made by the team that publishes this site, lets you search for a movie or show on a website and request it, and your own Radarr or Sonarr adds it. ^[1] Askarr is a hosted website that works with existing Radarr and Sonarr. ^[1] Nothing is installed; you add Askarr as an import list in Radarr and Sonarr. ^[1]

Option	What it does	Cost details
Overseerr	Seerr is a free request management and media discovery tool that works with Jellyfin, Plex, or Emby servers. ^[2] Each user can be assigned individual permissions. ^[2] Localized into over 25 languages. ^[2]	not published
Jellyseerr	Seerr is a free application for managing requests for a media library. ^[3] Granular permission system. ^[3] Currently integrates with Sonarr and Radarr. ^[3]	not published
Ombi	Native mobile applications for iOS and Android for request management. ^[4] Optional approval system for admins to manage and control what content gets added to your server. ^[4] Integrates with Sonarr, Radarr, CouchPotato, SickRage and more to automatically fulfill requests. ^[4]	not published
Doplarr	Doplarr is a request bot for Discord for apps like Radarr and Sonarr. ^[5]	not published
Requestrr	Fully configurable via a web portal. ^[6] Requests via Discord using slash commands and buttons. ^[6]	not published
Notifiarr	Monitors services and notifies users when they go down or become unreachable. ^[7] Integrates with Apprise, Authentik, Better Stack, and Cronitor. ^[7] The site says the personal information it collects is stored and/or processed in the United Kingdom. ^[7]	not published
nzb360	nzb360 is an Android app. ^[8] nzb360 supports unlimited server management from one interface. ^[8] Support through a Discord server. ^[8]	not published
Seerr	Seerr is a free request management and media discovery tool. ^[9] Granular permissions to grant or restrict access to features. ^[9] Supports more than 25 languages. ^[9]	not published
Oscarr	Media request interface for Radarr and Sonarr. ^[10] Supports multi-instance Radarr and Sonarr with priority-based folder rules. ^[10] Customisable admin dashboard with drag-and-drop widgets and multi-tab layout. ^[10] Exposes an experimental Seerr-compatible API layer at /api/v1/*. ^[10]	not published
Cantinarr	Media requests and server management in one app. ^[11] Browse movies, shows, books, and music. ^[11] Manage Radarr, Sonarr, Chaptarr, Lidarr, and download clients. ^[11] Chaptarr is used for books and Lidarr for music. ^[11] Optional request queue, global or per person. ^[11]	not published
Cinegration	The facts available here do not describe media requests, so check its own page before choosing.	not published
Askarr	You request on a website and your own Radarr or Sonarr adds it. ^[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 non technical media sharers need from media request managers

People who share their media library are usually not the ones who run the server day to day. Their job is to ask for a movie or show, tell the owner what to add, and wait until it is ready. A request manager can turn those messages into one list, show what is happening with a title, and cut down on repeated questions. For someone who is not technical, the useful parts are a page that is easy to search, a clear way to see whether a request has been picked up or finished, and control over who can ask for what. Some people will request from a website, some from chat, and some from a phone, so the tool should match how the group already talks. It should also fit how the owner runs the library, because a request only helps when the request goes to the right place. Before choosing, it helps to confirm what the tool works with and whether it shows the progress of a request once it is made.

Overseerr for non technical media sharers

Seerr is a free request management and media discovery tool that works with Jellyfin, Plex, or Emby servers. ^[2] Each user can be assigned individual permissions. ^[2] Seerr has been localized into over 25 languages. ^[2]

Jellyseerr for non technical media sharers

Seerr is a free application for managing requests for a media library. ^[3] Seerr has a granular permission system. ^[3] Seerr currently integrates with Sonarr and Radarr. ^[3]

Ombi for non technical media sharers

Ombi offers native mobile applications for iOS and Android for request management. ^[4] Ombi has an optional approval system for admins. ^[4] Ombi integrates with Sonarr, Radarr, CouchPotato, SickRage and more to automatically fulfill requests. ^[4]

Doplarr for non technical media sharers

Doplarr is a request bot for Discord for *arr services, meaning apps like Radarr and Sonarr that handle movie and show requests. ^[5] Because the request happens in Discord, the person asking may not need to open a separate page.

Requestrr for non technical media sharers

Requestrr is fully configurable via a web portal. ^[6] Requestrr lets users request content via Discord using slash commands and buttons. ^[6]

Askarr for non technical media sharers

Askarr is made by the team that publishes this site. Askarr is a hosted website that works with existing Radarr and Sonarr. ^[1] You search for a movie or show on the Askarr website and request it, 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 the passwords they use to be controlled (API keys). ^[1] Nothing is installed; you add Askarr as an import list in Radarr and Sonarr. ^[1] Radarr and Sonarr tell the site when a title is added and downloaded. ^[1] You can paste a link from TMDB, IMDb or TVDB, which are movie and show info sites, to find the title. ^[1] Plans list request history with live status. ^[1] Each friend who signs up through your link adds 10 requests a month to your limit, and only friends who sign up through your link count. ^[1] You can try the dashboard with a throwaway demo account and sample data without signing in. ^[1]

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. ^[1] Askarr is a hosted website that works with existing Radarr and Sonarr. ^[1] Nothing is installed; you add Askarr as an import list in Radarr and Sonarr. ^[1] Seerr lets each user be assigned individual permissions. ^[2] Its granular permission system grants access to specific features and restricts access to others. ^[9] For mobile request apps, Ombi provides native mobile applications for iOS and Android. ^[4] For Discord requests, Doplarr is a request bot for Discord for apps like Radarr and Sonarr. ^[5] Requestrr lets users request content via Discord using slash commands and buttons. ^[6] Cantinarr has an Import Doctor that explains problems such as sample files, unextracted archives, and incorrect permissions. ^[11] Cantinarr lets you choose the ebook, the audiobook, or both. ^[11]

Questions to ask before you choose

Before choosing a media request manager, consider how people will submit requests and how much control the owner needs. Check which media library or services the tool works with, since some options name what they connect to and others do not. Ask whether requests happen through a website, a chat service such as Discord, or a phone app. Check whether the tool shows the progress of a request after it is made, and whether it tells you when a title is ready. Also check the cost and any request limits. If a tool runs as a downloaded app or a server of the owner's own, ask who will keep it updated and reachable. If a listing does not state what a tool works with, check the tool's own page before choosing.

Frequently asked questions

Is Askarr easy for someone who is not technical to use?

Askarr is a hosted website that works with existing Radarr and Sonarr. ^[1] Nothing is installed; you add Askarr as an import list in Radarr and Sonarr, and they read your requests from it. ^[1] The person asking only needs a web browser to search.

Can Askarr show what happens to a request after it is made?

Radarr and Sonarr tell the site when a title is added and downloaded. ^[1] Plans list request history with live status. ^[1] The request history shows live status for each listed request, so a person can check it instead of asking again. ^[1]

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). ^[1] You add Askarr to Radarr and Sonarr once as an import list, and they read your requests from it. ^[1]

Can friends and family add to an Askarr request limit?

Each friend who signs up through your link adds 10 requests a month to your limit. ^[1] The 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]

What should a non technical media sharer check before choosing a request manager?

Check how requests are made, whether the tool shows request progress, and what it works with. Ask whether requests happen through a website, a chat service such as Discord, or a phone app. Check the cost and any request limits. Prices for most options here are not published, so check each tool's page before choosing.

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

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