Ombi vs Requestrr in 2026
Ombi and Requestrr compared for media requests, with Askarr as a third option: what each does, pricing, setup with Plex, Radarr and Sonarr, and how to choose.
VLClean is published by the makers of Askarr and Watcharr, which are compared here alongside other tools.
Requestrr's page says its current platform is Discord only. [1] If you want an approval step, Ombi's page describes an optional approval system for admins. [2] Askarr is a hosted website that works with your existing Radarr and Sonarr, and it is covered below as a third option. [3]
| Option | Where requests are made | Price |
|---|---|---|
| Ombi | Works with Sonarr, Radarr, CouchPotato, SickRage and more [2]; optional approval system for admins [2]; works on Windows, macOS, Linux, Docker, and more [2] | not published |
| Requestrr | Discord, using slash commands and buttons [1]; fully configurable via a web portal [1] | not published |
| Askarr | A hosted website [3] | Free: $0 for 10 requests a month [3]; Plus: $3.99 a month for 50 requests a month [3]; Pro: $6.99 a month for unlimited requests [3] |
The short answer
Requestrr's page says the current platform is Discord only. [1]
On needs: Askarr is a hosted website that works with your existing Radarr and Sonarr. [3]
What Ombi and Requestrr are built for
Ombi. It has an optional approval system for admins. [2]
Requestrr. Its page says the current platform is Discord only. [1]
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 request a movie or show on Askarr, and your own Radarr and Sonarr add it. [3] You can paste a TMDB, IMDb or TVDB link to find the title. [3]
Nothing is installed; you add Askarr as an import list in Radarr and Sonarr. [3] An import list is a feed those apps read, and they read your requests from it after you add it 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] 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
No price for Ombi appears in the facts used for this page, so its price is not published here. No price for Requestrr appears either, so check each project's own pages.
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]
No card fee or payment service fee is stated in any source for this page, so none is listed.
Setting it up with your server
Ombi. The sources used here say nothing more about connecting it to Plex, so check its documentation for that step.
Requestrr. Its sources say nothing about Plex, so check that separately.
Askarr. You add Askarr to Radarr and Sonarr once as an import list, and they read your requests from it. [3] A bookmark run on your Radarr or Sonarr page saves the list and webhook there for you. [3] Nothing is installed. [3] The sources say nothing about Plex, so check that if it matters to you.
Things to check before you choose
Where do your users want to make requests: a website, a phone app or Discord? Ombi has an optional approval system for admins. [2] Check which platforms Requestrr supports.
Do you want an admin to approve requests first? Check whether each tool offers this.
Which download tools do you run? Check that the tool you pick works with them.
Do you want to run software on your own machine or use a hosted site? Askarr is a hosted website. [3]
What will it cost over time? Check each project's pages for current prices and any limits on requests.
How to choose
If you want an approval system for admins, Ombi's page lists one as optional. [2]
If your users already request in Discord, Requestrr's page says its current platform is Discord only. [1]
If you want mobile apps for request management, Ombi's page lists native apps for iOS and Android. [2] If you want a hosted website, Askarr is one. [3] If you want to try it first, a demo account with sample data is available without signing in. [3] If you want a free start, the Free plan costs $0 and allows 10 requests a month. [3]
Frequently asked questions
Does Requestrr work outside Discord?
Requestrr's page says the current platform is Discord only. [1] If your users do not use Discord, check whether another tool fits them better before you commit to it.
Does Ombi have an approval system for requests?
Ombi's page says it has an optional approval system for admins. [2] The sources used here do not describe how approvals work in practice, so check Ombi's documentation for current details before you rely on it.
Which download tools does Ombi work with?
The sources used here do not list every supported tool, so check Ombi's documentation to confirm that the download tools you run are covered before you choose it. Write down the download tools you run now and any you plan to add. Compare that list with what the documentation names, and ask in its community if something is missing.
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] Each friend who signs up through your link adds 10 requests a month to your limit. [3]
Do Ombi and Requestrr work together?
Requestrr's page says its current platform is Discord only. [1] The sources used here do not say whether the two work together. Check both projects' documentation for setup steps. Before you combine them, confirm in each project's documentation what a combined setup needs.
The Free plan costs $0 and allows 10 requests a month. [3]
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