Doplarr vs Ombi in 2026
Doplarr vs Ombi compared from their own pages: what each does, price, setup and questions to ask, with Askarr as a third option.
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Doplarr is described as an *arr request bot for Discord. [1] Ombi offers native mobile apps for iOS and Android. [2] Askarr is a third option: a hosted website that works with your existing Radarr and Sonarr. [3]
| Option | What its source says it is | More from its source | Price | Request limit |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Doplarr | An *arr request bot for Discord [1] | Repository archived by its owner on Jun 15, 2026 and read-only [1] | not published | not published |
| Ombi | Native mobile apps for iOS and Android [2] | To fulfill requests it connects to Sonarr, Radarr, CouchPotato, SickRage, and more. [2] Optional approval system for admins. [2] Ombi works on Windows, macOS, Linux, Docker, and more. [2] | not published | not published |
| Askarr Free [3] | Hosted website that works with your Radarr and Sonarr [3] | Nothing is installed [3] | $0 [3] | 10 requests a month [3] |
| Askarr Plus [3] | Same hosted website [3] | Nothing is installed [3] | $3.99 a month [3] | 50 requests a month [3] |
| Askarr Pro [3] | Same hosted website [3] | Nothing is installed [3] | $6.99 a month [3] | No monthly limit [3] |
The short answer
Doplarr is an *arr request bot for Discord. [1] Ombi offers native mobile applications for iOS and Android for on-the-go request management. [2] Askarr is a hosted website where you request a movie or show and your own Radarr or Sonarr adds it. [3]
If your requesters live in Discord, Doplarr's page describes that. [1] If you want phone apps, Ombi's page lists them. [2] If you want nothing to install, Askarr's page says so; you only add a list in Radarr and Sonarr that they read your requests from. [3] The table below holds the other facts each source gives, including Doplarr's repository status.
What Doplarr and Ombi are built for
Doplarr. Its page describes it as an *arr request bot for Discord. [1] The sources give no more detail than that, so this page says no more. Check its repository yourself for what it does today and whether it is still updated.
Ombi. Its page says it offers native mobile applications for iOS and Android for request management on the go. [2] Its page also says it has an optional approval system for admins. [2] The table lists the apps it works with and the systems it runs on.
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]
Nothing is installed; you add Askarr as an import list in Radarr and Sonarr. [3] That is a list your apps read your requests from, and you set it up once. [3] The site 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] You can paste a TMDB, IMDb or TVDB link to find the title. [3] You can also try the dashboard with a throwaway demo account and sample data without signing in. [3]
Pricing and fees
Doplarr. No price is published in the sources used for this page.
Ombi. No price is published in the sources used for this page.
Askarr. 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] Each friend who signs up through your link adds 10 requests a month to your limit. [3]
No card payment service or card fee is named in any of the sources, so none is listed here. If a tool asks for payment, check its checkout page for any extra charge.
Setting it up with your server
None of the sources describe a Plex connection for any of the three tools, so check each tool's own documentation for that step.
Doplarr. The sources describe it only as an *arr request bot for Discord. [1] They give no setup steps, so read its repository page before relying on it.
Ombi. The sources give no setup steps. Its page lists native mobile apps for requests. [2] The table shows more from its page.
Askarr. You add the Askarr site to Radarr and Sonarr once as an import list. [3] A bookmark you run on your Radarr or Sonarr page saves the list and webhook there for you. [3] After that, you request titles on the site and your own Radarr or Sonarr adds them. [3] Plans list 'Request history with live status'. [3]
Things to check before you choose
These questions apply to any request tool.
- Where do your requesters ask: a Discord server, a phone app or a website?
- Is the project still maintained? Read each tool's own page for its current status.
- Do you want every request approved by an admin first? Check whether the tool offers that.
- Does the tool need to reach your Radarr and Sonarr, or do they fetch from it? Read the documentation for each.
- What does it cost, and is there a request limit? Doplarr and Ombi prices are not published in the sources used here.
- Does it support the way you connect to Plex? None of the sources say.
How to choose
- Requests from Discord: Doplarr's page describes an *arr request bot for Discord. [1] Check the repository status in the table first.
- Phone apps: Ombi lists native apps for iOS and Android. [2]
- Admin approval: Ombi's page says it has an optional approval system for admins. [2]
- Nothing to install: Askarr is added as an import list in Radarr and Sonarr. [3]
- Keeping Radarr and Sonarr closed off from the tool: the Askarr site never connects to them or receives their API keys. [3]
- A plan that costs nothing: Askarr's Free plan costs $0 and allows 10 requests a month. [3]
Frequently asked questions
Does Ombi have a mobile app?
Ombi's page says it offers native mobile applications for iOS and Android for on-the-go request management. [2] The sources give no more detail about what the apps do, so check Ombi's own pages for current features before you decide whether they cover what your requesters need.
What does Doplarr do?
Its page describes it as an *arr request bot for Discord. [1] The sources give no further feature list, setup steps or price. Check its repository for details, including whether it is still updated, before you build a setup around it.
Is Doplarr or Ombi free?
No price for Doplarr or Ombi is published in the sources used for this page, so this page cannot say what either costs. Check each tool's own pages. For comparison, Askarr's Free plan costs $0 and allows 10 requests a month. [3]
How much does Askarr cost compared with Doplarr and Ombi?
Askarr's 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] No price for Doplarr or Ombi is published in the sources used here.
Does Askarr need to connect to Radarr and Sonarr?
Askarr's page says the site never connects to your Radarr or Sonarr and never receives their API keys. [3] Instead, you add the Askarr site once to Radarr and Sonarr as an import list, and they read your requests from it. [3]
The Free plan costs $0 and allows 10 requests a month. [3]
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