Media request managers for reverse proxy tinkerers in 2026

Compare media request managers for reverse proxy tinkerers and see how each handles requests, access, reach, and limits.

By VLClean · 2026-11-03

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

Reverse proxy tinkerers usually manage which services face the internet and which stay private, so request tools need clear access behavior. You request a movie or show on Askarr, and your own Radarr or Sonarr add it. ^[1]

Option	Request approach	Cost details
Overseerr	Seerr is a request management and media discovery tool that works with Jellyfin, Plex, or Emby servers. ^[2]	Own fee: not published; card fee: not published.
Jellyseerr	Seerr is a free application for managing requests for a media library. ^[3]	Own fee: not published; card fee: not published.
Ombi	Request management with native mobile applications for iOS and Android. ^[4] Ombi has an optional approval system for admins. ^[4]	Own fee: not published; card fee: not published.
Doplarr	An arr request bot for Discord. ^[5] The arr apps are movie and show managers such as Radarr and Sonarr.	Own fee: not published; card fee: not published.
Requestrr	Discord content requests using slash commands and buttons. ^[6]	Own fee: not published; card fee: not published.
Oscarr	A request interface for Radarr and Sonarr. ^[7]	Own fee: not published; card fee: not published.
Searcharr	A Telegram messaging bot that adds movies to Radarr and series to Sonarr. ^[8]	Own fee: not published; card fee: not published.
Cantinarr	Media requests and server management in one app. ^[9]	Own fee: not published; card fee: not published.
Askarr	You search for a movie or show and request it, and your own Radarr and Sonarr add it. ^[1]	Own fee: $0 on the Free plan for 10 requests a month ^[1]; $3.99 a month for 50 requests on Plus ^[1]; $6.99 a month for unlimited requests on Pro ^[1]. Card fee: not published.

What reverse proxy tinkerers need from media request managers

Reverse proxy tinkerers run services behind a reverse proxy, and that changes what a request manager must do. A request tool is often one of the few services meant to be reachable from outside, so how it is reached and what it exposes matters. Users need a front-facing page people can reach under a subdomain or path, without letting that page open a path to the internal media apps. Tinkerers want to know whether a tool makes an outbound connection, waits for an inbound one, or sits alongside existing apps, because each maps differently to a proxy setup. Access control is a real job: who can reach the request page, who can request, and who controls approvals. Status matters too, since it shows whether a title was added and downloaded, which answers the questions people would otherwise ask by message. ^[1] The right choice depends on how requests are made, who can request content, and how much control the owner wants. Some owners may prefer a website where people search and request titles, while others may prefer chat based requests. Owners should also check how each tool handles their existing media workflow and what information it needs to work.

Overseerr for reverse proxy tinkerers

Seerr is a request management and media discovery tool that works with Jellyfin, Plex, or Emby servers. ^[2] You can add as many servers as you need, including separate 4K servers. ^[2]

Jellyseerr for reverse proxy tinkerers

Seerr is a free application for managing requests for a media library. ^[3] Seerr currently integrates with Sonarr and Radarr. ^[3] Seerr is a free, open-source request management and media discovery tool. ^[10]

Doplarr for reverse proxy tinkerers

Doplarr is a request bot for Discord for media apps that handle movies and shows. ^[5] The owner archived the Doplarr code repository on Jun 15, 2026, and it is now read-only. ^[5]

Cantinarr for reverse proxy tinkerers

Cantinarr manages Radarr, Sonarr, Chaptarr, Lidarr, and download clients. ^[9] Cantinarr can be run on a server or NAS, which is a network storage box. ^[9] Cantinarr is released under the AGPL-3.0 license. ^[9]

Askarr for reverse proxy tinkerers

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] 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] 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 request page that stays apart from your media apps' connections, Askarr never connects to your Radarr or Sonarr and never receives the passwords they use to be controlled (API keys). ^[1] For a request interface built for Radarr and Sonarr, Oscarr is a lightweight, plugin-first media request interface. ^[7] For owners who manage several media apps at once, Cantinarr manages Radarr, Sonarr, Chaptarr, Lidarr, and download clients. ^[9] For watching status after a request, Radarr and Sonarr tell the Askarr site when a title is added and downloaded. ^[1] For requests made in Discord, Doplarr is an *arr request bot for Discord. ^[5] Requestrr lets users request content through Discord using commands and buttons. ^[6] For requests made in a Telegram messaging app, Searcharr allows users to add movies to Radarr and series to Sonarr. ^[8] For mobile request apps, Ombi offers native mobile applications for iOS and Android. ^[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 Plex 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 Plex server is shared. For a reverse proxy, ask how the tool is reached, whether it makes outbound or inbound connections, and what it needs from the media apps before it will work.

Frequently asked questions

Can reverse proxy tinkerers use Askarr without installing anything?

Askarr is a hosted website that works with your existing Radarr and Sonarr. ^[1] Nothing is installed; you add Askarr as an import list in Radarr and Sonarr. ^[1] Askarr never connects to your Radarr or Sonarr and never receives the passwords they use to be controlled (API keys). ^[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 set it up once in Radarr and Sonarr as an import list, and they pick up your requests from it. ^[1] A bookmark run on your Radarr or Sonarr page saves the list and webhook for you. ^[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] The request history and live status show whether a request has been added and finished downloading, without checking each media app by hand. ^[1] ^[1]

Can Askarr find a title from a link instead of a search?

A title can be found by pasting its link from TMDB, IMDb or TVDB, which are movie and show info sites. ^[1] You request a movie or show on Askarr, and your own Radarr and Sonarr add it. ^[1]

What should reverse proxy tinkerers check before paying for a request manager?

Reverse proxy tinkerers should check request limits, supported workflows, user controls, and pricing details. 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] Some other tools have no published price, so check their pages.

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

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