--- {"title": "Best media request managers for Unraid server owners in 2026", "description": "Compare media request managers for Unraid server owners and see how each option handles requests, access, and limits.", "url": "https://vlcleanplayer.com/best-media-request-managers-for-unraid-server-owners/", "date": "2026-10-29"} --- Compare media request managers for Unraid server owners and see how each option handles requests, access, and limits. Unraid server owners usually want a simple way for people to request movies and shows, to see request progress, and to keep requests from turning into manual messages. You request a movie or show on Askarr, 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 | | Ombi | Request management with native mobile applications for iOS and Android. [^3] Ombi works with Sonarr, Radarr, CouchPotato, SickRage, and more to fulfill requests. [^3] | not published | | Cantinarr | Media requests and server management in one app. [^4] Admins connect Chaptarr for books and Lidarr for music. [^4] | not published | | Oscarr | Media request and management platform supporting multiple Radarr and Sonarr instances. [^5] [^5] | not published | | Requestrr | Requestrr's current platform is Discord only. [^6] Users can request via Discord using slash commands and buttons. [^6] | not published | | Askarr | You request a movie or show on Askarr, and your own Radarr or Sonarr adds 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 | ## What Unraid server owners need from media request managers Unraid server owners often keep their media library on one machine and want a simple way for friends or family to request movies and shows without sending messages by hand. A usable request manager can gather requests, show what is happening with each title, and reduce repeated questions. Unraid setups differ, so the right choice depends on how requests are made, who can request content, and how much control the owner wants. Some owners prefer a website where people search and request titles, while others prefer requests through a chat service. Some owners run only Radarr and Sonarr, while others add apps for books and music. Owners should check how each tool works with the services already on the server, what it asks of them, and how request progress is reported back after a download. Tools differ in where requests happen and in how they fit the services an Unraid library already runs. ## Overseerr for Unraid server owners Seerr is a free request management and media discovery tool that works with Jellyfin, Plex, or Emby servers. [^2] Several notification agents are supported directly, including email, Discord, Pushbullet, Pushover, Slack, and Telegram. [^2] Multiple Radarr and Sonarr servers can be added, including separate 4K servers. [^2] ## Ombi for Unraid server owners Ombi offers native mobile applications for iOS and Android for request management. [^3] Ombi works with Sonarr, Radarr, CouchPotato, SickRage, and more to fulfill requests. [^3] Ombi runs on Windows, macOS, Linux, Docker, and more. [^3] ## Cantinarr for Unraid server owners Cantinarr provides media requests and server management in one app. [^4] Admins connect Chaptarr for books and Lidarr for music, then choose who can access each service. [^4] Import Doctor explains common problems such as sample files, unextracted archives, and incorrect permissions. [^4] ## Oscarr for Unraid server owners Oscarr is a media request and management platform. [^5] It supports multiple instances of Radarr and Sonarr with priority-based folder rules for genre, language, country, user, role, and keyword tag. [^5] Notifications are supported for Discord, Telegram, and Email, plus browser push alerts. [^5] ## Requestrr for Unraid server owners Requestrr's current platform is Discord only. [^6] Requestrr is fully configurable via a web portal. [^6] ## Askarr for Unraid server owners Askarr is made by the team that publishes this site. Askarr is a hosted website that works with existing Radarr and Sonarr. [^1] You request a movie or show on Askarr, 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] A bookmark run on your Radarr or Sonarr page saves the list and webhook there for you. [^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 in. [^1] ## Matching the tool to the job For requests through a website, you request a movie or show on Askarr, and your own Radarr or Sonarr adds it. [^1] For requests through Discord, Requestrr lets users request content using slash commands and buttons. [^6] For owners who also want books and music, admins connect Chaptarr for books and Lidarr for music, then choose who can access each. [^4] For owners who want mobile apps, Ombi offers native mobile applications for iOS and Android. [^3] For setups that run more than one copy of Radarr and Sonarr, Oscarr supports multiple instances with priority-based folder rules. [^5] For notification options, Overseerr has several ways to send alerts, including email, Discord, Pushbullet, Pushover, Slack, and Telegram. [^2] ## 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 Unraid setup, how it handles permissions, and whether it shows request progress. Ask whether requests happen through a website, a chat service, or a mobile app. Check which other media services it can use, such as apps for books or music, and what notifications it supports. Also check the cost structure, any request limits, and how requests are reported back after a title is downloaded. Ask how the tool connects to the apps already running so it fits the way the Unraid server is shared, and what a new owner must do to get it working. ## Frequently asked questions ### Which media request manager should Unraid server owners compare first? Unraid server owners can compare tools based on how people submit requests, how access is managed, and how each option works with the apps already running. Options differ in whether requests happen through a website, a chat service, or a mobile app, so the right choice depends on the setup and on whether the owner wants books, music, or 4K handled separately. ### Can Unraid server owners use Askarr without installing anything on the server? Askarr is a hosted website that works with existing Radarr and Sonarr. [^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] ### Does Askarr have a monthly request limit? The limit depends on the plan. 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] Each friend who signs up through a link adds 10 requests a month to the limit. [^1] ### Does Askarr show what happens after a request is made? Radarr and Sonarr send a message to the Askarr site when a title is added and downloaded. [^1] Askarr's plans include a request history with live status. [^1] ### What should Unraid server owners check before paying for a request manager? Check request limits, supported services, user controls, and pricing. Prices for the other tools on this page are not published here, so check their pages. 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 Free plan costs $0 and allows 10 requests a month. [^1] - [Visit Askarr](/go/start) ## Sources [^1]: Askarr's own description of itself (the product of this site's publisher) (/go/start) [^2]: Overseerr, overseerr.dev, read 2026-10-07 (https://overseerr.dev/) [^3]: Ombi, ombi.io, read 2026-10-07 (https://ombi.io/) [^4]: Cantinarr, cantinarr.com, read 2026-10-13 (https://cantinarr.com) [^5]: Oscarr, github.com/arediss/Oscarr, read 2026-10-13 (https://github.com/arediss/Oscarr) [^6]: Requestrr, github.com/thomst08/requestrr, read 2026-10-07 (https://github.com/thomst08/requestrr)