Jellyseerr vs Overseerr in 2026
Jellyseerr vs Overseerr compared by what each page says it does and lists, with notes on Askarr, a hosted request website for Radarr and Sonarr.
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Jellyseerr and Overseerr each have a page describing a free tool for managing requests for a media library. [1] [2] The table lists the extra features each page names. Askarr is a hosted website that works with your existing Radarr and Sonarr. [3]
| Option | Published price | Features the source names |
|---|---|---|
| Jellyseerr | Free [1] | Saves titles to a watchlist and blocks titles you do not want [1]; detailed control over what each user may do [1]; a choice of two ways to store its data, PostgreSQL or SQLite [1]; works with Sonarr and Radarr, the apps that add shows and movies [1] |
| Overseerr | Free [2] | Request limits that restrict the number of movies or TV seasons a user can request over a configurable time period [2]; you can add as many Radarr or Sonarr servers as you need, including separate servers for high-resolution 4K copies [2]; each user can be given their own permissions [2]; a choice of two ways to store its data, PostgreSQL or SQLite [2] |
| Askarr Free | $0 [3] | 10 requests a month [3] |
| Askarr Plus | $3.99 a month [3] | 50 requests a month [3] |
| Askarr Pro | $6.99 a month [3] | No monthly request limit [3] |
The short answer
Jellyseerr's page describes Seerr as a free application for managing requests for your media library. [1] Overseerr's page describes Seerr as a free request management and media discovery tool that works with a Jellyfin, Plex, or Emby server. [2] Askarr is a hosted website that works with your existing Radarr and Sonarr. [3]
Nothing is installed; you add Askarr as an import list in Radarr and Sonarr. [3]
What Jellyseerr and Overseerr are built for
Jellyseerr. Its page names the software Seerr and describes it as a free software application for managing requests for your media library. [1] The facts available for Jellyseerr stop there outside the table, so check its own pages for anything else you care about, such as notifications or languages.
Overseerr. Its page describes Seerr as a free request management and media discovery tool. [2] It says the tool works with a Jellyfin, Plex, or Emby server. [2]
Both pages use the name Seerr for the software they describe. [1] [2]
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 can paste a TMDB, IMDb or TVDB link to find the title. [3]
Nothing is installed; you add Askarr to Radarr and Sonarr as a list they read requests from. [3] Askarr never connects to your Radarr or Sonarr and never receives their API keys, the passwords that let a tool control them. [3]
Radarr and Sonarr send a message back so the site shows when a title was added and downloaded. [3] Plans list 'Request history with live status'. [3]
Each friend who signs up through your link adds 10 requests a month to your limit. [3] You can try the dashboard with a throwaway demo account and sample data without signing up. [3]
Pricing and fees
Jellyseerr's page calls the software free. [1] No other price for Jellyseerr is published in the facts here.
Overseerr's page calls the software free and shows the MIT License. [2] No other price for Overseerr is published in the facts here.
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]
Check the Jellyseerr and Overseerr pages for any costs beyond what is listed here.
Setting it up with your server
The facts here give no setup steps for Jellyseerr, so check its own pages for how to connect it to your server, Radarr or Sonarr.
Overseerr's page says the tool works with a Jellyfin, Plex, or Emby server. [2] The facts here give no setup steps beyond that, so check its own pages before you start.
For Askarr, you add it to Radarr and Sonarr once as a list, and they read your requests from it. [3] A bookmark you run on your Radarr or Sonarr page saves the list and webhook there for you. [3] After that, you search for a title on the Askarr site and request it, and your own Radarr or Sonarr adds it. [3] The claims do not describe a Plex connection, so ask how your media server fits in.
Things to check before you choose
Which media server do you run? Overseerr's page names Jellyfin, Plex, and Emby servers. [2] Confirm yours on the page of the tool you pick.
Do you want to limit how much each person can request? Check how each tool sets limits and whether they are per person or per account. Askarr's source says Plus costs $3.99 a month for 50 requests a month, and it does not say whether that is per person. [3]
Do you want to control what each user can do? Check how each tool handles permissions.
Do you need notifications in a particular app? Check each tool's list of supported apps.
Which language do you need? Check each tool's language list.
Who will host it, and who will keep it updated? Does the tool run on a website someone else hosts, or do you run it yourself? Check each page.
How to choose
If you want a free tool for managing requests, both rival pages describe one. [1] [2]
Nothing is installed; you add Askarr as an import list in Radarr and Sonarr. [3] If you want to see the live status of requests, Askarr's plans list request history with live status. [3] If you do not want to hand over the passwords that control Radarr or Sonarr, Askarr says it never receives them. [3]
If you want to try Askarr first, there is a demo account with sample data. [3]
Frequently asked questions
Is Overseerr free?
Overseerr's page calls Seerr a free request management and media discovery tool. [2] It also shows the MIT License. [2] No other price is published in the facts here, so check its own pages for anything beyond that, such as costs of running it yourself.
Is Jellyseerr free?
Jellyseerr's page describes Seerr as a free software application for managing requests for your media library. [1] The facts here give no other price for it. Check its own pages if you need details beyond that, such as what hosting it yourself might cost you.
Which media servers do Jellyseerr and Overseerr work with?
Overseerr's page says it works with a Jellyfin, Plex, or Emby server. [2] Jellyseerr's page does not say which servers in the facts here. Check the page of the tool you choose for setup steps and any version limits before you install anything.
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]
Does Askarr need to be installed?
Nothing is installed; you add Askarr to Radarr and Sonarr as a list they read requests from. [3] Requests are made on the Askarr site, and your own Radarr or Sonarr adds the title. [3] You can also try a throwaway demo account with sample data first. [3]
The Free plan costs $0 and allows 10 requests a month. [3]
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