Media request managers for Slack workspace media hosts in 2026

Q: Can Askarr work with existing Radarr and Sonarr?

Askarr works with existing Radarr and Sonarr. You add Askarr to both applications once as an import list so they can read requests from the site. Nothing is installed for Askarr itself. Check that the existing media workflow uses the applications needed for this arrangement.

Q: Does Askarr show the status of media requests?

Askarr's plans include request history with live status. A webhook from Radarr and Sonarr reports when a title has been added and downloaded, allowing the site to show those updates. Check the current dashboard if other status details are important to the workspace.

Compare media request tools for Slack workspace media hosts, including request methods, server management, access controls, and Askarr pricing.

By VLClean · 2026-11-03

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The right media request manager depends on how people submit requests, which media services the host manages, and whether requests need to be handled through a website, chat, or another interface. Askarr lets people request movies and shows through a website, with existing Radarr and Sonarr handling the requests. ^[1] Doplarr is an *arr request bot for Discord, while Notifiarr monitors services and sends notifications when they go down or become unreachable. ^[2] ^[3]

Option	Request or management functions	Cost details
Overseerr	Seerr provides media request management and discovery for Jellyfin, Plex, or Emby servers. ^[4]	not published
Jellyseerr	Seerr manages media library requests and supports watchlisting and blocklisting. ^[5] ^[5]	not published
Ombi	Request management with native mobile applications. ^[6] It has an optional administrator approval system. ^[6]	not published
Doplarr	An *arr request bot for Discord; its repository was archived on June 15, 2026, and is read-only. ^[2] ^[2]	not published
Notifiarr	Monitors network services and notifies users when services go down or become unreachable. ^[3]	not published
Cantinarr	Can manage Radarr, Sonarr, Chaptarr, Lidarr, and download clients. ^[7] Can be run on a server or NAS. ^[7]	not published
nzb360	An Android application that supports unlimited server management and common services for managing a home lab. ^[8] ^[8] ^[8]	not published
Seerr	Works with Jellyfin, Plex, or Emby servers and integrates with Radarr and Sonarr. ^[9] ^[9]	not published
Oscarr	Supports multiple authentication providers and offers quality selection for users. ^[10] ^[10]	not published
Searcharr	Recommends Docker for running the application and documents a separate administrator authentication method. ^[11] ^[11]	not published
Requestrr	Lets users request content via Discord using slash commands and buttons. ^[12]	not published
Cinegration	Its page says it connects climate control and energy management to security cameras, door locks, and alarm systems. ^[13] The listed sources do not show that it handles media requests.	not published
Askarr	A website for requesting movies and shows through existing Radarr or Sonarr. ^[1]	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. The listed sources give no prices for the other options.

What Slack workspace media hosts need from media request managers

Slack workspace media hosts need a way to collect requests, keep track of what has been requested, and understand what happens after a request is submitted. The choice depends on whether members should use a website, a chat service, or a separate interface. A Slack workspace may be where people discuss media, but that does not mean every available request tool supports Slack directly.

Hosts should consider the services they already use to manage movies and shows, how much control they want over requests, and whether people need to see progress without repeatedly asking for updates. Askarr lets people search for a movie or show on a website and request it, with existing Radarr or Sonarr adding the title. ^[1] Askarr's plans include a request history with live status. ^[1]

A chat-based workflow can be useful when members already communicate through a supported chat service, while a website can give people a separate place to submit requests. The important distinction is the actual service supported by each option, not simply whether a tool mentions chat or server management. Hosts should also compare request limits, access controls, notifications, setup steps, and published costs before choosing a tool.

Overseerr for Slack workspace media hosts

Seerr is a request management and media discovery tool that works with Jellyfin, Plex, or Emby servers. ^[4] It supports PostgreSQL and SQLite database options. ^[4] It also lets standard and 4K content be managed separately using multiple Radarr or Sonarr servers. ^[4]

For a Slack workspace media host, the key question is whether Seerr's request workflow matches the services already in use and how members would reach that workflow from their conversations. The available facts establish media request and discovery functions, but do not establish direct Slack request support. Check the current documentation for chat options, permissions, notifications, and setup requirements before choosing it.

Jellyseerr for Slack workspace media hosts

Seerr is a free application for managing media library requests and works with Jellyfin, Plex, and Emby. ^[5] It supports watchlisting and blocklisting media. ^[5] Seerr can grant access to specific features and restrict access to others. ^[9]

Check whether you need users to mark titles or exclude them. However, the available facts do not establish direct Slack support. Check how users submit requests, what access controls are available, and whether the current setup can work with the media services already in use.

Ombi for Slack workspace media hosts

Ombi offers native mobile applications for iOS and Android for request management. ^[6] It has an optional approval system that lets administrators manage and control what content gets added to a server. ^[6] Ombi also connects with Sonarr, Radarr, CouchPotato, SickRage, and other services to fulfill requests. ^[6]

For a workspace host, the approval option is relevant when requests should be reviewed before content is added. Mobile applications provide another way to manage requests away from a desktop. The available facts do not confirm a direct Slack workflow, so check whether members can submit requests through their preferred interface and how approvals and notifications would work alongside the existing workspace.

Doplarr for Slack workspace media hosts

Doplarr is an *arr request bot for Discord. ^[2] Its repository was archived by its owner on June 15, 2026, and is now read-only. ^[2]

Check the current project information before considering it, particularly if ongoing maintenance matters to the setup. A workspace that already uses Slack should compare the cost and effort of keeping requests in a separate chat service against using a website or another supported request interface.

Notifiarr for Slack workspace media hosts

Notifiarr monitors services on a network and can notify users when services go down or become unreachable. ^[3]

For media hosts, service monitoring and request collection are different jobs. Notifiarr's documented monitoring function may be relevant when the priority is learning about service outages. The available facts do not establish a media request workflow, and the current list of supported notification channels is not established here. Check the current notification status and whether a separate request tool is needed to collect and track movie or show requests.

Askarr for Slack workspace media 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 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] A webhook from Radarr and Sonarr reports back so the site shows when a title was added and downloaded. ^[1]

You can paste a link from TMDB, IMDb, or TVDB, which are movie and show info sites, to find a title. ^[1] You can try the dashboard with a throwaway demo account and sample data without signing in. ^[1] Nothing is installed; you add Askarr as an import list in Radarr and Sonarr. ^[1]

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] The Pro plan has no monthly request limit. ^[1] Each friend who signs up through your referral link adds 10 requests a month to your limit. ^[1]

For a Slack workspace, Askarr provides a website for requests, but direct Slack submission is not established by these features. Hosts should check whether a website-based process is suitable for members and whether any separate Slack notification or linking arrangement is needed.

Matching the tool to the job

Askarr lets people search for a title and request it, while existing Radarr or Sonarr adds it. ^[1] Askarr's plans include request history with live status. ^[1] A webhook from Radarr and Sonarr reports back so the site shows when a title was added and downloaded. ^[1]

Overseerr is a request tool that works with Jellyfin, Plex, or Emby servers. ^[4] Jellyseerr's documented functions include watchlisting and blocklisting media. ^[5] Check the current access controls and how requests would fit into a Slack-centered workflow.

For request approval and mobile management, Ombi offers an optional approval system and native mobile applications for iOS and Android. ^[6] ^[6] These functions may matter when administrators review additions or need to manage requests away from a computer.

For Discord-based requests, Doplarr is explicitly a Discord request bot for *arr services, but its repository is archived and read-only. ^[2] ^[2] That makes its current maintenance status an important point to check.

For service outage notifications, Notifiarr monitors services and reports when they go down or become unreachable. ^[3] This is a monitoring task rather than a confirmed media request workflow. The right choice depends on whether the main need is collecting requests, approving them, tracking progress, or monitoring the services that handle media.

Questions to ask before you choose

Before choosing a media request manager, consider how people in the Slack workspace will submit requests and whether direct Slack support is actually available. A tool that supports another chat service should not be assumed to support Slack. Check whether a website-based request process would work for members who currently make requests in conversations.

Check which media services the tool supports and how it fits the existing setup. Find out whether users can see request progress, whether administrators can approve requests, and what notifications are available today rather than on a roadmap. Ask how access is managed and whether the workflow can be used without giving members administrative control over the media services.

Compare monthly request limits, plan prices, and the scope of any extra fees. For Askarr, the Free plan allows 10 requests a month, Plus allows 50 requests a month for $3.99 monthly, and Pro costs $6.99 monthly with no monthly request limit. ^[1] ^[1] ^[1] For other tools, check current published pricing instead of assuming that a missing price means the service is free. Finally, check the maintenance status and current documentation before relying on a tool for an ongoing workflow.

Frequently asked questions

Can Askarr accept media requests directly from Slack?

Askarr provides a hosted website where people search for movies or shows and submit requests, and existing Radarr or Sonarr adds the requested title. ^[1] ^[1] Direct submission from Slack is not established by these features. Check whether members can use a separate website and whether any Slack notifications or links are available for the workflow.

Can Askarr work with existing Radarr and Sonarr?

Askarr works with existing Radarr and Sonarr. ^[1] You add Askarr to both applications once as an import list so they can read requests from the site. ^[1] Nothing is installed for Askarr itself. ^[1] Check that the existing media workflow uses the applications needed for this arrangement.

Does Askarr show the status of media requests?

Askarr's plans include request history with live status. ^[1] A webhook from Radarr and Sonarr reports when a title has been added and downloaded, allowing the site to show those updates. ^[1] Check the current dashboard if other status details are important to the workspace.

How much does Askarr cost per month?

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] Compare these limits with expected demand, and confirm the current plan details before choosing a paid option.

Which media request managers support Slack workspaces?

The available facts do not establish direct Slack request support for Askarr, Overseerr, Jellyseerr, Ombi, Doplarr, or Notifiarr. Askarr uses a website for requests, Doplarr is a Discord request bot, and Notifiarr documents service monitoring and notifications. ^[1] ^[2] ^[3] Check current documentation for Slack support, notification availability, and any connection to the media services already in use.

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

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