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Best media request managers for Kodi library hosts in 2026

Compare media request managers for Kodi library hosts on website, chat, and mobile options, request limits, and access.

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Kodi library hosts usually keep a movie and show collection that friends and family watch on their own screens, so requests can arrive from many directions. Viewers request a movie or show on Askarr, and the host's own Radarr or Sonarr adds it. [1]

OptionWhat it doesCost details
OverseerrSeerr is a request management and media discovery tool that works with Jellyfin, Plex, or Emby. [2]not published
JellyseerrSeerr is free and manages requests for a media library. [3]not published
OmbiRequest management with mobile applications and an approval system. [4] [4]not published
DoplarrDoplarr lets viewers request movies and shows from Discord. [5]not published
RequestrrChatbot that requests content via Discord using slash commands and buttons. [6]not published
NotifiarrMonitors system health, memory usage, CPU usage, temperatures, SMART status, IPMI status, and RAID status. [7]not published
nzb360Android app that supports unlimited server management. [8] [8]not published
SeerrSeerr is free and handles requests for media. [9]not published
OscarrOscarr is a request interface that works with Radarr and Sonarr. [10]not published
CantinarrCantinarr handles media requests and lets the host manage the server in one app. [11]not published
CinegrationConnects climate control and energy management to security cameras, door locks, and alarm systems. [12]not published
SearcharrBot that adds movies to Radarr and series to Sonarr through Telegram. [13]not published
AskarrYou request on a website and your own Radarr or Sonarr adds it. [1]Askarr's own fee: the 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] A card fee is not published.

What Kodi library hosts need from media request managers

Kodi library hosts usually share a movie and show collection with friends and family who watch on their own devices. Viewers tend to ask for titles through messages, which can end up scattered or repeated across chats. A request manager can collect those asks in one place and show what is happening with a title. The right choice depends on how requests reach the host, how viewers find and request titles, and how much control the host wants over what gets added.

Some options work from a website where viewers search and request. Others run inside a chat service such as Discord or Telegram. Some tools also show which titles are already in the library, which reduces repeated requests. Hosts should check how each option fits the existing setup and what it needs to run, since the connection between the tool and the media apps shapes how much work the host has to do. The tools here differ in where requests happen and what they tell the host, so the match depends on the habits of the people requesting.

Overseerr for Kodi library hosts

Seerr is free and works with Jellyfin, Plex, or Emby servers. [2] Seerr is available in more than 25 languages. [2] Seerr supports PostgreSQL and SQLite databases. [2]

Jellyseerr for Kodi library hosts

Seerr is free and manages requests for a media library. [3] Seerr supports PostgreSQL and SQLite databases. [3] Seerr has a granular permission system. [3] Check how its permissions are set for each viewer before you choose.

Ombi for Kodi library hosts

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

Doplarr for Kodi library hosts

Doplarr lets viewers request movies and shows from Discord. [5] The owner archived the Doplarr repository on Jun 15, 2026, and it is now read-only. [5]

Requestrr for Kodi library hosts

Requestrr works through Discord only at present. [6] Requestrr lets users request content via Discord using slash commands and buttons. [6]

Askarr for Kodi library hosts

Askarr is made by the team that publishes this site. Askarr is a hosted website that works with existing Radarr and Sonarr. [1] You search for a movie or show on the Askarr website and request it, and your own Radarr or Sonarr adds 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 (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] Askarr's plans include a request history with live status. [1] A demo with sample data is available without signing in. [1]

Matching the tool to the job

For requests through a website, viewers request a movie or show on Askarr, and the host's own Radarr or Sonarr adds it. [1] Plans include a request history with live status. [1] Other tools on this page handle requests through chat or a request interface instead. For requests made from a phone, Ombi offers native mobile applications for iOS and Android. [4] For Android users who want to manage all their separate servers from one interface, nzb360 supports unlimited server management. [8] For Discord, Doplarr is a request bot for *arr services, meaning apps like Radarr and Sonarr. [5] Requestrr lets users request content via Discord using slash commands and buttons. [6] For Telegram, Searcharr lets users add movies to Radarr and series to Sonarr through the Telegram messaging app. [13] For request management and media discovery, Seerr works with Jellyfin, Plex, and Emby in one application. [2] [9]

Questions to ask before you choose

Before choosing a request manager, consider how viewers will submit requests and how much control is needed. Check whether the tool matches the current media setup and how it handles request progress. Ask whether the tool works from a website, a chat service, or a mobile app. Check what notifications or connected apps are supported. For tools that run inside a chat service, confirm the service matches the one the household already uses. Ask whether the tool limits how many requests a viewer can make and how the host manages access. Also check the cost, request limits, and what information the tool needs from the media apps before it can work.

Frequently asked questions

How does Askarr take requests from Kodi library viewers?

Askarr is a hosted website that works with existing Radarr and Sonarr. [1] A viewer searches for a movie or show on the Askarr website and requests it, and the host's own Radarr or Sonarr adds it. [1] Askarr is added to Radarr and Sonarr once as an import list, and they read requests from it. [1] Nothing is installed. [1]

How does Askarr keep Radarr and Sonarr access separate for Kodi hosts?

Askarr never connects to a host's Radarr or Sonarr and never receives the passwords they use to be controlled (API keys). [1] The host sets it up once in Radarr and Sonarr as an import list, and those apps pick up the requests. [1] The host sets up the import list, and Radarr and Sonarr send status back by webhook. [1]

Does Askarr show Kodi library hosts what happens after a request is made?

Radarr and Sonarr tell the site when a title is added and downloaded. [1] Askarr's plans include a request history with live status. [1] The host can also paste a link from TMDB, IMDb or TVDB, which are movie and show info sites, to find a title. [1]

What do Askarr's plans cost for a Kodi library host?

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] Each friend who signs up through the host's link adds 10 requests a month to the limit. [1] The Pro plan has no monthly request limit. [1]

Can a Kodi library host try Askarr before paying?

Askarr can be tried with a throwaway demo account and sample data without signing up. [1] Askarr's code is marked private, so the public project files do not show how the service works inside. [1] The demo shows the dashboard with sample data, but it does not show live requests to a real host's Radarr or Sonarr. This page does not publish demo access for the other tools, so check their pages before you try them. For the other tools on this page, pricing and demo access are not published here, so check their own pages before paying.

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

Try Askarr

Sources

  1. Askarr's own description of itself (the product of this site's publisher)
  2. Overseerr, overseerr.dev, read 2026-10-07
  3. Jellyseerr, github.com/Fallenbagel/jellyseerr, read 2026-10-07
  4. Ombi, ombi.io, read 2026-10-07
  5. Doplarr, github.com/kiranshila/Doplarr, read 2026-10-07
  6. Requestrr, github.com/thomst08/requestrr, read 2026-10-07
  7. Notifiarr, notifiarr.com, read 2026-10-09
  8. nzb360, nzb360.com, read 2026-10-10
  9. Seerr, seerr.dev, read 2026-10-10
  10. Oscarr, github.com/arediss/Oscarr, read 2026-10-13
  11. Cantinarr, cantinarr.com, read 2026-10-13
  12. Cinegration, cinegration.com, read 2026-10-15
  13. Searcharr, github.com/toddrob99/searcharr, read 2026-10-22

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