Media request managers for request approval moderators in 2026

Compare media request managers for request approval moderators and see how each handles approvals, permissions, and request control.

By VLClean · 2026-10-29

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

Request approval moderators review the title requests that come in and decide what is allowed to reach the media server. Askarr lets you search for a movie or show on a website and request it, and your own Radarr and Sonarr add it. ^[1] The tools below differ in how approval works, who can request, and what a moderator is able to control.

Option	Approval and request approach	Cost details
Askarr	You request on a website and your own Radarr and Sonarr add 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
Overseerr	Request management and media discovery tool that works with Jellyfin, Plex, or Emby servers. [f:overseerr-253c9d32]	not published
Jellyseerr	Application for managing requests for a media library, integrating with Jellyfin, Plex, and Emby. [f:jellyseerr-ea0ba5c8]	not published
Ombi	Request management with an optional approval system for admins. [f:ombi-009c891d]	not published
Cantinarr	Media requests and server management in one app. [f:cantinarr-ae886859]	not published
Oscarr	Media request interface for Radarr and Sonarr. [f:oscarr-7b74ff1e]	not published

What request approval moderators need from media request managers

Request approval moderators review coming requests and decide which titles may reach the media server. The job is to keep control over what gets added, confirm who is allowed to ask, and catch unwanted content before it is processed. A request manager helps when it gives a moderator a clear way to see pending requests and to act on them. How control is shared differs from one tool to the next, so moderators should compare how each option handles approvals and account limits. An approval step can mean a moderator reviews a title before it is added, or it can mean only certain people are allowed to request at all. Since a request either gets added automatically or waits for a review, a moderator should check which of these a tool does before relying on it. The source of requests also matters, because some people request through a website and others through a chat service. Before choosing, moderators should look at how requests arrive, how a review happens, and how much detail they see while a title is being added.

Overseerr for request approval moderators

Seerr is a free request management and media discovery tool that works with Jellyfin, Plex, or Emby servers. ^[2] More than one Radarr/Sonarr server can be added to it, including separate 4K servers. ^[2] Seerr is released under the MIT License. ^[2] A moderator who needs a single place to review what is available and manage several servers can weigh these options, and request limits are set per user over a chosen time period. ^[2]

Jellyseerr for request approval moderators

Seerr is a free application for managing requests for a media library, integrating with Jellyfin, Plex, and Emby. ^[3] Seerr supports watchlisting and blocklisting media. ^[3] Seerr supports PostgreSQL and SQLite databases. ^[3] Seerr supports watchlisting and blocklisting media. ^[3]

Ombi for request approval moderators

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] Ombi offers native mobile applications for iOS and Android, and has an optional approval system for admins. ^[4] ^[4]

Cantinarr for request approval moderators

Cantinarr provides media requests and server management in one app. ^[5] Admins connect Chaptarr for books and Lidarr for music, then choose who can access each service. ^[5] An Import Doctor explains common download problems such as sample files, unextracted archives, and incorrect permissions. ^[5] Media requests and server management come in one app, and the Import Doctor explains why a download stalled. ^[5] ^[5]

Oscarr for request approval moderators

Oscarr is a lightweight, plugin-first media request interface for Radarr and Sonarr. ^[6] The core covers sign-in, routing, quality, and notifications, and other features are added by plugins. ^[6] Oscarr supports Discord, Telegram, Email notifications and VAPID web push. ^[6] Quality choices can be limited by user role. ^[6]

Askarr for request approval moderators

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 and Sonarr add it. ^[1] Radarr and Sonarr read your requests from Askarr as an import list. ^[1] Askarr never connects to your Radarr or Sonarr. ^[1] Radarr and Sonarr tell the site when a title is added and downloaded. ^[1] You can try the dashboard with a throwaway demo account and sample data without signing up. ^[1]

Matching the tool to the job

For a review step before a title is added, Ombi has an optional approval system for admins to manage and control what content gets added to a server. ^[4] For moderators who work away from a desk, Ombi offers native mobile applications for iOS and Android. ^[4] For a moderator who wants to see why a download stalled, Cantinarr's Import Doctor explains common download problems such as sample files, unextracted archives, and incorrect permissions. ^[5] For managing requests and server control in one place, Cantinarr provides media requests and server management in one app. ^[5] For requests made 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 knowing which titles are already available, Seerr scans Plex, Jellyfin, or Emby libraries at regular intervals. ^[2] For being told when a request moves, Oscarr supports Discord, Telegram, and Email notifications plus VAPID web push. ^[6]

Questions to ask before you choose

Before choosing a media request manager, request approval moderators should consider how a review happens and whether a title is added automatically or only after approval. Check how narrowly each user's permissions can be set, because the amount of control a moderator keeps varies by tool. Ask whether requests arrive through a website, a chat service, or a mobile app, and whether that matches how people on the server ask for titles. Check what notifications or connected services are supported, and whether the manager reports the status of a request after it is accepted. Also confirm the plan name, its request limit, and what the fee covers, and check how the tool handles the media workflow the server already uses.

Frequently asked questions

Which media request manager should request approval moderators compare first?

Request approval moderators can compare tools based on how a review happens before a title is added, how narrowly each person's permissions can be set, and how the tool shows a request after it is accepted. Options differ in whether requests come through a website, a chat service, or a mobile app, so the right choice depends on how people on the server ask for titles and how much control the moderator needs to keep.

Can Askarr give moderators a way to review requests?

Askarr is a hosted website that works with your existing Radarr and Sonarr. [c:askarr-platform] Radarr and Sonarr read your requests from Askarr as an import list. [c:askarr-import-list-sync] Requests are added by your own Radarr or Sonarr. [c:askarr-web-request]

How does Askarr keep Radarr and Sonarr access separate?

Askarr never connects to your Radarr or Sonarr and never receives their API keys. [c:askarr-no-inbound-access] How it handles access and any stored details should be checked before you choose.

Does Askarr show what happens after a request goes through?

Askarr's plans include a request history with live status. [c:askarr-request-history]

What should request approval moderators check before paying for a manager?

Request approval moderators should check the request limit, how approvals are handled, how user access is set, and what the fee covers. 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 check their pages.

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

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