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Cantinarr vs Doplarr in 2026: Requests and Setup

Compare Cantinarr, Doplarr, and Askarr by what their stated facts cover, pricing details, and setup questions for self-hosters.

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Cantinarr provides media requests and server management in one app. [1] Doplarr is an *arr request bot for Discord. [2] Askarr is a hosted website that works with your existing Radarr and Sonarr. [3] Cantinarr's page says it can be run on a server or NAS. [1] Askarr works by adding a list in Radarr and Sonarr rather than installing anything. [3]

OptionPriceSetup or platformAlso stated
CantinarrPrice not published in the provided facts.Can be run on a server or NAS. [1]Provides media requests and server management in one app. [1]
DoplarrPrice not published in the provided facts.An *arr request bot for Discord. [2]The repository was archived by its owner on Jun 15, 2026 and is now read-only. [2]
Askarr Free [3]$0. [3]Hosted website that works with existing Radarr and Sonarr. [3]10 requests a month and request history with live status. [3] [3]
Askarr Plus [3]$3.99 a month. [3]Hosted website that works with existing Radarr and Sonarr. [3]50 requests a month and request history with live status. [3] [3]
Askarr Pro [3]$6.99 a month. [3]Hosted website that works with existing Radarr and Sonarr. [3]No monthly request limit and request history with live status. [3] [3]

The short answer

Cantinarr provides media requests and server management in one app. [1] It lets users browse movies, shows, books, and music. [1] Doplarr is an *arr request bot for Discord. [2] Askarr lets a self-hoster request a movie or show, and their own Radarr or Sonarr adds it. [3] Cantinarr's page says it can be run on a server or NAS. [1] Askarr is a hosted website that works with existing Radarr and Sonarr. [3]

What Cantinarr, Doplarr is built for

Cantinarr's page describes media requests and server management in one app. [1] It says users can browse movies, shows, books, and music. [1] Cantinarr's page says it can be run on a server or NAS. [1] It says users can request something, follow progress, and get notified when it is ready. [1] Doplarr is an *arr request bot for Discord. [2] The provided Doplarr fact does not state more about its request flow or setup.

What Askarr is built for

Askarr is made by the team that publishes this site. It is a hosted website that works with your existing Radarr and Sonarr. [3] You search for a movie or show on the Askarr site and request it, and your own Radarr or Sonarr adds it. [3] You add Askarr to Radarr and Sonarr once as an import list, and they read your requests from it. [3] Askarr never connects to your Radarr or Sonarr and never receives their API keys. [3] A webhook from Radarr and Sonarr reports back so the site shows when a title was added and downloaded. [3]

Pricing and fees

The provided facts do not publish a price for Cantinarr or Doplarr. Askarr has three plans. [3] [3] [3] The Free plan costs $0 and allows 10 requests a month. [3] Plus costs $3.99 a month for 50 requests a month. [3] Pro costs $6.99 a month for unlimited requests. [3] The Pro plan has no monthly request limit. [3]

Setting it up with your server

Cantinarr's page says it can be run on a server or NAS. [1] It says it can manage Radarr, Sonarr, Chaptarr, Lidarr, and download clients. [1] Doplarr's provided fact says it is an *arr request bot for Discord. [2] Askarr does not require an installation step; you add Askarr as an import list in Radarr and Sonarr. [3] A bookmark run on your Radarr or Sonarr page saves the list and webhook there for you. [3]

Things to check before you choose

Check where you want the tool to run and which services you want it to cover. Cantinarr's page says it can be run on a server or NAS. [1] Check whether you want requests for movies, shows, books, or music. Cantinarr's page lists those browsing options. [1] Check whether you want a Discord request bot, a hosted website, or another setup. Doplarr's fact describes it as an *arr request bot for Discord. [2] Askarr's claims cover Radarr and Sonarr requests through a hosted website. [3]

How to choose

If you want media requests and server management in one app, Cantinarr's page says it provides that. [1] If you want an *arr request bot for Discord, Doplarr's page says it provides that. [2] If you want a hosted website that works with your existing Radarr and Sonarr, Askarr provides that. [3] If you want a request history with live status, Askarr's plans include that. [3]

Frequently asked questions

What is Cantinarr used for?

Cantinarr's page describes media requests and server management in one app. [1] It also says users can browse movies, shows, books, and music. [1] The provided facts also say it can be run on a server or NAS. [1] Check Cantinarr's own pages for details not covered by these facts.

What is Doplarr used for?

Doplarr is an *arr request bot for Discord. [2] The provided facts do not describe pricing, setup steps, or other features. Check Doplarr's own pages for any details beyond the stated request bot description.

How much does Askarr cost?

The Free plan costs $0 and allows 10 requests a month. [3] Plus costs $3.99 a month for 50 requests a month. [3] Pro costs $6.99 a month for unlimited requests. [3] The provided claims do not state a card fee or other charge.

Does Askarr need anything installed?

Nothing is installed; you add Askarr as an import list in Radarr and Sonarr. [3] A bookmark run on your Radarr or Sonarr page saves the list and webhook there for you. [3] The claims do not describe other setup steps.

Can Askarr show request progress?

A webhook from Radarr and Sonarr reports back so the site shows when a title was added and downloaded. [3] Askarr's plans include a request history with live status. [3] Your own Radarr or Sonarr adds requests from Askarr. [3]

The Free plan costs $0 and allows 10 requests a month. [3]

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Sources

  1. Cantinarr, cantinarr.com, read 2026-10-13
  2. Doplarr, github.com/kiranshila/Doplarr, read 2026-10-07
  3. Askarr's own description of itself (the product of this site's publisher)

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