Media request managers for download workflow managers in 2026

Compare media request managers for download workflow managers and see how each handles requests, access, and limits.

By VLClean · 2026-10-20

VLClean is published by the makers of Askarr and Watcharr, which are compared here alongside other tools.

Download workflow managers usually run several stages in a row and want a simple way for people to request titles, see what happens next, and keep access tight. Askarr lets you request a movie or show on a website, 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
Jellyseerr	Application for managing requests for a media library. ^[3]	not published
Ombi	Request management with native mobile applications for iOS and Android. ^[4]	not published
Doplarr	Discord request bot for *arr services, meaning apps like Radarr and Sonarr that handle movie and show requests. ^[5]	not published
Requestrr	Discord content requests using slash commands and buttons. ^[6]	not published
Notifiarr	Monitors services on a network and notifies when they go down or become unreachable. ^[7]	not published
nzb360	Android app that supports unlimited server management from one interface. ^[8] ^[8]	not published
Seerr	Free request management and media discovery tool. ^[9]	not published
Oscarr	Plugin-first media request interface for Radarr and Sonarr. ^[10]	not published
Cantinarr	Media requests and server management in one app. ^[11]	not published
Askarr	You request on a website 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 download workflow managers need from media request managers

A download workflow manager runs several apps in sequence, each taking one step from catching a request to storing a named file, so it needs a clean place for people to ask for titles without sending messages by hand. A useful request manager can collect requests, show what is happening with a title as it moves through the workflow, and cut down on repeated questions. The right choice depends on how requests are made, who can request content, and how much control the manager wants over each stage. Some managers prefer a website where people search and request titles, while others prefer chat based requests. Managers should also check how each tool fits the apps already doing the middle steps, what those apps must give the tool, and what each tool charges once a monthly limit is passed. Because the request step and the download step are already separate, the request tool mainly has to pass the request onward and report back what happened. A tool that only fronts a website and never reaches into the apps behind it is worth comparing against one that needs direct access, since the two differ in what a manager has to open up.

Overseerr for download workflow managers

Seerr is a free request management and media discovery tool that works with Jellyfin, Plex, or Emby servers. ^[2] Seerr has been localized into over 25 languages. ^[2] Seerr supports both PostgreSQL and SQLite databases, which matters for managers who already keep records in one of those two storage types. ^[2]

Jellyseerr for download workflow managers

Seerr is a free application for managing requests for a media library. ^[3] Seerr supports both PostgreSQL and SQLite databases, so managers can point it at the storage they already run. ^[3] Seerr supports watchlisting and blocklisting media, which helps a manager steer what gets requested next. ^[3]

Ombi for download workflow managers

Ombi offers native mobile applications for iOS and Android for request management. ^[4] Ombi has an optional approval system for admins to manage and control what content gets added to a server. ^[4] Ombi hands requests to Sonarr, Radarr, and other services to fulfill them. ^[4]

Doplarr for download workflow managers

Doplarr is a request bot for Discord for *arr services, meaning apps like Radarr and Sonarr that handle movie and show requests. ^[5] The Doplarr repository was archived by its owner on Jun 15, 2026 and is now read only, so managers should weigh that before building on it. ^[5]

Requestrr for download workflow managers

Requestrr is fully configurable through a web portal. ^[6] Requestrr lets users request content through Discord using slash commands and buttons. ^[6] Requestrr's web portal listens on port 4545 by default, a detail managers may want to note when setting it up. ^[6]

Askarr for download workflow managers

Askarr is made by the team that publishes this site. Askarr is a hosted website that works with your existing Radarr and Sonarr. ^[1] You request a movie or show on the Askarr website, and your own Radarr and Sonarr add 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, which are called API keys. ^[1] Radarr and Sonarr tell the site when a title is added and downloaded. ^[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 up. ^[1]

Matching the tool to the job

For requests coming through a website, Askarr lets you search for a movie or show and request it, and your own Radarr or Sonarr adds it. ^[1] For a manager who wants to see many languages served, Seerr has been localized into over 25 languages. ^[2] For managers who keep records in a specific storage type, both Seerr tools support PostgreSQL and SQLite databases. ^[2] ^[3] For Discord requests, Doplarr is a request bot for *arr services, meaning apps like Radarr and Sonarr that handle movie and show requests. ^[5] Requestrr lets users request content through Discord using slash commands and buttons. ^[6] For owners who want mobile request apps, Ombi provides native mobile applications for iOS and Android. ^[4]

Questions to ask before you choose

Before choosing a media request manager, weigh how people will submit requests and how much control is needed over each download stage. Check whether the tool matches the current workflow, how it deals with permissions, and whether it shows request progress. Ask whether requests come through a website, a chat service, or a mobile app. Check what notifications and connected services are supported. Also check the cost structure, the monthly request limits, and whether the way the tool reaches the rest of the workflow matches how the setup is shared. Confirm what each paid plan includes so a surprise after the limit is not an issue.

Frequently asked questions

Which media request manager should download workflow managers compare first?

Download workflow managers can compare tools by how people submit requests, how access is managed, and how each option fits the steps 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 current workflow and on who is allowed to request. A manager should line up the request tool against the apps that already handle each download stage before committing.

Can download workflow managers use Askarr without installing anything?

Askarr is a hosted website that works with your existing Radarr and Sonarr. Nothing is installed; you add Askarr as an import list in Radarr and Sonarr. ^[1]

How does Askarr keep Radarr and Sonarr access separate?

Askarr never connects to your Radarr or Sonarr and never receives the passwords they use to be controlled, which are called API keys. ^[1] You set it up once in Radarr and Sonarr, and they read your requests from it. ^[1]

Does Askarr show what happens after a request is made?

Radarr and Sonarr report back when a title is added and downloaded. ^[1] Plans list request history with live status. ^[1] This gives a download workflow manager a view of each title's status after a request is made. ^[1]

What should download workflow managers check before paying for a request manager?

Download workflow managers should check request limits, supported workflows, user controls, and pricing details. 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] Prices for the other tools are not published here, so check their pages.

The Free plan costs $0 and allows 10 requests a month. ^[1]

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