Best media request managers for Proxmox homelab admins in 2026

Compare media request managers for Proxmox homelab admins and see how each one handles requests, access, limits, and what sits beside the media stack.

By VLClean · 2026-11-03

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

Proxmox homelab admins run Radarr and Sonarr inside virtual machines and containers and usually want a tidy way for people in the house to ask for movies and shows. Askarr lets you search for a movie or show on a website and request it, and your own Radarr or Sonarr adds it. ^[1]

Option	Request approach	Cost details
Overseerr	Request management and media discovery tool that works with Jellyfin, Plex, or Emby servers. ^[2]	not published
Jellyseerr	Application for managing requests for a media library. ^[3]	not published
Ombi	Native mobile applications for iOS and Android for request management. ^[4]	not published
Doplarr	A Discord bot that handles movie and show requests for Radarr and Sonarr. ^[5] Its repository was archived on Jun 15, 2026 and is now read-only. ^[5]	not published
Requestrr	Requests through Discord, using slash commands and buttons. ^[6] Its current platform is Discord only. ^[6]	not published
Notifiarr	The site says Notifiarr monitors services and notifies users when they go down or become unreachable. ^[7]	not published
nzb360	nzb360 is an Android app. ^[8] Its source says it supports unlimited server management. ^[8]	not published
Seerr	Free request management and media discovery tool. ^[9]	not published
Oscarr	A media request and management platform. ^[10]	not published
Cantinarr	Lets users request ebooks, audiobooks, or both. ^[11]	not published
Cinegration	Describes itself as connecting climate control and energy management to security cameras, door locks, and alarm systems. ^[12]	not published
Searcharr	Allows users to add movies to Radarr and series to Sonarr through Telegram. ^[13]	not published
Askarr	You request on a website and your own Radarr or Sonarr adds it. ^[1]	Askarr's own fees are listed here, before any card service charge. Free: $0, 10 requests a month ^[1]; Plus: $3.99 a month, 50 requests a month ^[1]; Pro: $6.99 a month, unlimited requests ^[1]. Card fee: not published by the sources.

What Proxmox homelab admins need from media request managers

Proxmox homelab admins run Radarr, Sonarr, and related services in virtual machines and containers, usually on one host that also carries other workloads. A media request manager takes another role on that host, so how much it adds and whether anything new must be run matter. The people asking for titles usually do not have access to the Proxmox interface, so they need a place of their own to search and request. The owner still keeps control of what gets added, and wants to know when a title was picked up and downloaded. Services on a homelab are often only reachable from inside the network, so admins want a request tool that does not force them to open up more than necessary. Some admins also want one view of the whole stack, including services that do not handle requests at all. The right choice depends on how people submit requests, who can request what, and whether the tool fits comfortably beside the existing setup.

Overseerr for Proxmox homelab admins

Seerr is a free request management and media discovery tool that works with Jellyfin, Plex, or Emby servers. ^[2] Seerr offers request limits that restrict how many movies or TV seasons a user can request over a set time period. ^[2] Several notification agents are supported, including email, Discord, Pushbullet, Pushover, Slack, and Telegram. ^[2]

Ombi for Proxmox homelab admins

Ombi offers native mobile applications for iOS and Android for request management. ^[4] Ombi has an optional approval system that lets an admin manage and control what content gets added. ^[4] Ombi works with Sonarr, Radarr, CouchPotato, SickRage, and more to fulfill requests. ^[4]

Notifiarr for Proxmox homelab admins

The site says that Notifiarr monitors services on the network and notifies users when they go down or become unreachable. ^[7] The site says that if use is considered excessive, additional fees may be charged or capacity may be restricted. ^[7] The site says all payments are final because they are for digital services. ^[7]

Cantinarr for Proxmox homelab admins

Cantinarr lets users browse movies, shows, books, and music. ^[11] Cantinarr supports requesting ebooks, audiobooks, or both. ^[11]

Askarr for Proxmox homelab admins

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, which are called API keys. ^[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] The 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]

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] For people who ask from a phone, Ombi provides native mobile applications for iOS and Android. ^[4] For books as well as movies and shows, Cantinarr lets users browse movies, shows, books, and music. ^[11] For keeping an eye on the whole stack, the site says Notifiarr monitors services on the network and notifies users when they go down or become unreachable. ^[7] For restricting how much any one user can ask for, Seerr offers request limits that restrict how many movies or TV seasons a user can request over a set time period. ^[2] For keeping admin control over what is added, Ombi has an optional approval system that lets an admin manage and control what content gets added. ^[4]

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 Proxmox setup and how it reaches Radarr or Sonarr from inside the network. Ask whether people use a website, a mobile app, or some other way to request titles. Check how the tool reports when a title is added and downloaded. Also check the cost structure, request limits, and how access for each user can be managed. For a payment service you attach yourself, check what fee the other service charges, since the manager's fee may be added on top of it.

Frequently asked questions

Which media request manager should Proxmox homelab admins compare first?

Proxmox homelab admins can compare tools based on how people submit requests, how access is managed, and how each option sits beside the current media stack. Options differ in whether requests happen through a website, a chat service, or a mobile app, and some tools handle different kinds of content, so the right choice depends on the setup.

Can Proxmox homelab admins use Askarr without installing anything?

Askarr is a hosted website that works with existing Radarr and Sonarr. You add Askarr to Radarr and Sonarr once as an import list, and they read your requests from it. ^[1] There is no app to install; you add Askarr to Radarr and Sonarr as a list they read your requests from. ^[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. ^[1]

Does Askarr show what happens after a request is made?

Radarr and Sonarr tell the site when a title is added and downloaded. ^[1] Plans list request history with live status. ^[1]

Does Proxmox homelab admin need to add a card payment service for Askarr?

Card payments are handled by a separate service that the admin connects. The Askarr fees are an addition on top of that service. The Askarr fees are added on top of what the card service charges, so the admin should check the card service's own fee.

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

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