Media request managers for streaming groups in 2026

Q: Can Doplarr handle Discord movie requests?

Doplarr is an arr request bot for Discord. Requestrr lets people request content through Discord using slash commands and buttons. Groups that prefer chat based requests can compare Discord options with website based tools.

Compare media request managers for friends and family streaming groups and see how options handle 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.

Askarr lets people request movies and shows on a website, and your own Radarr or Sonarr adds them. ^[1]

Option	Request approach	Cost details
Overseerr	Seerr is a free, open-source request management and media discovery tool that works with Jellyfin, Plex, or Emby servers. ^[2]	not published
Jellyseerr	Seerr is a free application for managing requests for a media library. ^[3]	not published
Ombi	Ombi offers native mobile applications for iOS and Android for request management. ^[4]	not published
Doplarr	Doplarr is an *arr request bot for Discord. ^[5]	not published
Seerr	Seerr supports Jellyfin, Plex, and Emby in one application. ^[6]	not published
Oscarr	Oscarr is a media request and management platform. ^[7]	not published
Cantinarr	Cantinarr provides household requests and admin controls. ^[8]	not published
Askarr	You request a movie or show on Askarr, and your own Radarr and Sonarr add 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 friends and family streaming groups need from media request managers

Friends and family streaming groups often need a simple way for people to ask for movies and shows without sending repeated messages. A request tool can help collect choices, show progress, and give the group a clearer way to share what is wanted. The right choice depends on how requests are submitted, what access controls are needed, and how the existing media workflow is handled. Some groups may prefer a website where people search for titles, while others may prefer chat based requests. Groups should check how each option works with their current setup and what information it asks people to provide.

Overseerr for friends and family streaming groups

Seerr is a free request management and media discovery tool that works with Jellyfin, Plex, or Emby servers. ^[2] Seerr lets standard and 4K content be managed separately using multiple Radarr and Sonarr servers. ^[2] Each user can be assigned individual permissions. ^[2]

Jellyseerr for friends and family streaming groups

Seerr is a free application for managing requests for a media library. ^[3] Seerr currently supports Sonarr and Radarr. ^[3] Seerr supports watchlisting and blocklisting media. ^[3]

Ombi for friends and family streaming groups

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 works on Windows, macOS, Linux, Docker, and more. ^[4]

Doplarr for friends and family streaming groups

Doplarr is an *arr request bot for Discord. ^[5] Doplarr lets people make requests through Discord using a bot. ^[5] The Doplarr repository was archived by its owner on Jun 15, 2026 and is read-only. ^[5]

Askarr for friends and family streaming groups

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 Askarr, 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 their API keys. ^[1] A webhook from Radarr and Sonarr reports back so the site shows when a title was added and downloaded. ^[1] You can paste a TMDB, IMDb or TVDB link to find the title. ^[1]

Matching the tool to the job

For website requests, Askarr lets people search for a movie or show and request it, and your own Radarr or Sonarr adds it. ^[1] For individual permissions, Overseerr provides per-user permissions. ^[2] For mobile request apps, Ombi provides native mobile applications for iOS and Android. ^[4] For Discord requests, Doplarr is an *arr request bot for Discord. ^[5] Requestrr lets people request content via Discord using slash commands and buttons. ^[9] For groups that want to review requests and status, Askarr plans include request history with live status. ^[1]

Questions to ask before you choose

Before choosing a media request manager, consider how people will submit requests and how access is managed. Check whether the tool matches the current media setup and whether it shows request progress. Ask whether requests happen through a website, chat service, or mobile app. Check supported services, notifications, and cost details. The way a tool handles access should match how the group shares media.

Frequently asked questions

Can Askarr handle movie and show requests for groups?

Askarr lets people request a movie or show on a website, and your own Radarr and Sonarr add it. ^[1] Askarr is a hosted website that works with your existing Radarr and Sonarr. ^[1] It can be used when a group wants a website request flow connected to its existing media tools.

Can Askarr show request progress?

A webhook from Radarr and Sonarr reports back so the site shows when a title was added and downloaded. ^[1] Askarr plans include request history with live status. ^[1] This lets people check the progress of requests instead of only asking for updates.

Does Ombi support mobile requests for friends and family groups?

Ombi offers native mobile applications for iOS and Android for request management. ^[4] Ombi also has an optional approval system for admins to manage and control what content gets added to a server. ^[4] Groups can compare these features with the request flow they want.

Can Doplarr handle Discord movie requests?

Doplarr is an *arr request bot for Discord. ^[5] Requestrr lets people request content through Discord using slash commands and buttons. ^[9] Groups that prefer chat based requests can compare Discord options with website based tools.

What should groups check before choosing a media request manager?

Groups should check how people submit requests, how permissions work, and whether request progress is shown. Askarr provides a request history with live status on its plans. ^[1] 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]

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

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