Media request managers for shared library hosts in 2026

Compare media request managers for shared library hosts and see how options handle requests, access, and limits.

By VLClean · 2026-10-23

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

Askarr lets a shared library host collect movie and show requests on a website while the host's own Radarr and Sonarr add them. ^[1]

Option	Request approach	Cost details
Overseerr	Seerr is a free, open-source request management and media discovery tool that works with Jellyfin, Plex, or Emby servers. ^[2]	not published
Jellyseerr	Seerr is a free application for managing requests for a media library. ^[3]	not published
Ombi	Ombi offers native mobile applications for iOS and Android for request management. ^[4]	not published
Doplarr	Doplarr is an *arr request bot for Discord. ^[5]	not published
Askarr	You request a movie or show on Askarr, and your own Radarr and Sonarr add it. ^[1]	Askarr's own fee: $0 for 10 requests a month, $3.99 a month for 50 requests a month, or $6.99 a month for unlimited requests. ^[1] ^[1] ^[1] Card fee: not published

What shared library hosts need from media request managers

Shared library hosts often need a way for people to ask for movies and shows without sending separate messages. A request manager can help collect requests, show progress, and keep the process organized. The right choice depends on how people submit requests, what connected services are needed, and how much control the host wants. Some hosts may prefer a website, while others may prefer chat based requests or mobile access. Hosts should check how each option handles the current media workflow and what information it needs before choosing a tool.

Overseerr for shared library hosts

Seerr is a free request management and media discovery tool that works with Jellyfin, Plex, or Emby servers. ^[2] Seerr has been localized into more than 25 languages. ^[2] Seerr supports both PostgreSQL and SQLite database options. ^[2]

Jellyseerr for shared library hosts

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

Ombi for shared library hosts

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 integrates with Sonarr, Radarr, CouchPotato, SickRage and more to fulfill requests. ^[4]

Doplarr for shared library hosts

Doplarr is an *arr request bot for Discord. ^[5]

Askarr for shared library hosts

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] 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 their API keys. ^[1] Radarr and Sonarr report back through a webhook so the site shows when a title was added and downloaded. ^[1]

Matching the tool to the job

For requests through a website, Askarr lets people search for a movie or show and request it, and the host's own Radarr or Sonarr adds it. ^[1] For permission controls, Jellyseerr provides a granular permission system. ^[3] For mobile request access, Ombi offers native mobile applications for iOS and Android. ^[4] For Discord based requests, Doplarr is an *arr request bot for Discord. For Discord chat requests, Requestrr is a chatbot for using services like Sonarr, Radarr, Lidarr, Ombi, and Overseerr, and its current platform is Discord only. ^[6] For service monitoring, Notifiarr says it monitors services on a network when they go down or become unreachable and notifies users. ^[7]

Questions to ask before you choose

Before choosing a media request manager, consider how people will submit requests and what controls are needed. Check whether the tool matches the current media workflow, how it handles permissions, and whether it shows request progress. Ask whether requests happen through a website, chat service, or mobile app. Check what notifications and connected services are supported. Also check request limits, costs, and how the tool handles access for the people using the shared library.

Frequently asked questions

Which media request managers should shared library hosts compare?

Shared library hosts can compare tools by how people submit requests, what controls are available, and how each option works with the existing workflow. Options include website requests, Discord requests, and mobile access. Askarr provides website requests where the host's own Radarr or Sonarr adds the requested movie or show. ^[1]

Can Askarr work without adding another installed service?

Askarr is a hosted website that works with existing Radarr and Sonarr. ^[1] Nothing is installed; the host adds Askarr as an import list in Radarr and Sonarr, and those apps read requests from it. ^[1]

How does Askarr handle Radarr and Sonarr access?

Askarr never connects to Radarr or Sonarr and never receives their API keys. ^[1] The host adds Askarr to Radarr and Sonarr once as an import list, and they read requests from it. ^[1]

Does Askarr show request progress after someone asks for a title?

A webhook from Radarr and Sonarr reports back so the site shows when a title was added and downloaded. ^[1] Askarr plans include a request history with live status. ^[1] The dashboard can also be tried with a throwaway demo account and sample data without signing in. ^[1]

What should shared library hosts check before paying for a request manager?

Shared library hosts 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] Other tools should be checked for their own current cost details.

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

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