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Media request managers for shared Plex server groups in 2026

Compare media request managers for shared Plex server groups and how each handles member requests, limits, and progress.

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Shared Plex server groups need a way for many members to request titles without private messages piling up. Askarr lets you search for a movie or show on a website and request it, and your own Radarr or Sonarr adds it. [1]

OptionRequest approachCost details
OverseerrSeerr is a free request management and media discovery tool that works with Jellyfin, Plex, or Emby servers. [2]not published
JellyseerrSeerr is a free application for managing requests for a media library. [3]not published
OmbiRequest management with native mobile applications for iOS and Android. [4] Ombi has an optional approval system for admins. [4]not published
DoplarrAn *arr request bot for Discord. [5]not published
RequestrrContent requests via Discord using slash commands and buttons. [6]not published
SeerrFree request management and media discovery tool. [7]not published
OscarrMedia request interface for Radarr and Sonarr. [8]not published
CantinarrMedia requests and server management in one app. [9]not published
SearcharrAdds movies to Radarr and series to Sonarr through Telegram. [10]not published
nzb360Android app that supports unlimited server management. [11] [11]not published
NotifiarrMonitors services on the network and notifies when they go down or become unreachable. [12]not published
CinegrationConnects climate control and energy management to security cameras, door locks, and alarm systems. [13]not published
AskarrYou request on a website and your own Radarr or Sonarr adds it. [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] Card fee: not published in the page's own source.

What shared Plex server groups need from media request managers

Several members of a shared Plex server usually want to ask for movies and shows at the same time. A request manager collects those requests in one place so owners do not work through private messages. Members often want to see whether a title they asked for has been added or downloaded yet. Group owners need a way to control who can request and what gets added. Each member may want different quality or content, so the tool should match how the group shares the server. Limits matter when many people share one request allowance. The right choice depends on how members send requests and how much control the owner keeps.

Overseerr for shared Plex server groups

Seerr is a free request management and media discovery tool that works with Jellyfin, Plex, or Emby servers. [2] Seerr supports several notification agents, including email, Discord, Pushbullet, Pushover, Slack, and Telegram. [2] Multiple Radarr and Sonarr servers can be added, including separate 4K servers. [2]

Jellyseerr for shared Plex server groups

Seerr is a free application for managing requests for a media library. [3] Seerr supports watchlisting and blocklisting media. [3] Seerr supports PostgreSQL and SQLite databases. [3]

Ombi for shared Plex server 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 gets added. [4] Ombi works on Windows, macOS, Linux, and Docker. [4]

Doplarr for shared Plex server groups

Doplarr is an *arr request bot for Discord. [5] The Doplarr repository was archived by its owner on Jun 15, 2026 and is read-only. [5]

Requestrr for shared Plex server groups

Requestrr lets users request content via Discord using slash commands and buttons. [6] Requestrr is fully configurable through a web portal. [6] Requestrr's web portal listens on port 4545 by default. [6]

Cantinarr for shared Plex server groups

Cantinarr can be run on a server or NAS. [9] Cantinarr lets users request something, follow progress, and get notified when it is ready. [9] Cantinarr provides an optional request queue that can be global or per person. [9]

Askarr for shared Plex server 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 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] Plans list request history with live status. [1] Each friend who signs up through your link adds 10 requests a month to your limit. [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 through a website, Askarr lets you search for a movie or show and request it, and your own Radarr or Sonarr adds it. [1] Seerr is a free request management and media discovery tool that works with Jellyfin, Plex, or Emby servers. [2] For Discord requests, Doplarr is an *arr request bot for Discord, though its repository was archived and is read-only. [5] [5] Requestrr lets users request content via Discord using slash commands and buttons. [6] For owners who want mobile request apps, Ombi offers native mobile applications for iOS and Android. [4] For members who want to follow a request through to notification, Cantinarr lets users request something, follow progress, and get notified when it is ready. [9]

Questions to ask before you choose

Before choosing a media request manager for a shared group, consider how members will submit requests and how much control is needed. Check how the tool handles the number of people who can request at once and whether it shows request progress. Ask whether the tool uses a website, chat service, or mobile app for requests. Check what notifications are supported and whether each member's request allowance is tracked separately. Also check the cost structure, request limits, and whether the way the tool handles access matches the way the Plex server is shared among the group.

Frequently asked questions

Which media request manager should shared Plex server groups compare first?

Shared Plex server groups can compare tools based on how members submit requests, how access is managed, and how each option works with the existing media workflow. Options differ in whether requests happen through a website, chat service, or mobile app, so the right choice depends on how the group shares the server and what control the owner wants to keep.

Can shared Plex server groups use Askarr without installing anything?

Askarr is a hosted website that works with your existing Radarr and Sonarr. [1] Nothing is installed; you add Askarr as an import list in Radarr and Sonarr, which lets those apps read your requests from Askarr. [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 (API keys). [1] You set it up once in Radarr and Sonarr, and they pick up your requests. [1] A bookmark run on your Radarr or Sonarr page saves the list and webhook there for you. [1]

Does Askarr show what happens after a request is made?

Radarr and Sonarr tell the site when a title is added and downloaded. [1] Plans list request history with live status. [1]

What should shared Plex server groups check before paying for a request manager?

Shared Plex server groups 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] Each friend who signs up through your link adds 10 requests a month to your limit. [1]

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

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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. Seerr, seerr.dev, read 2026-10-10
  8. Oscarr, github.com/arediss/Oscarr, read 2026-10-13
  9. Cantinarr, cantinarr.com, read 2026-10-13
  10. Searcharr, github.com/toddrob99/searcharr, read 2026-10-22
  11. nzb360, nzb360.com, read 2026-10-10
  12. Notifiarr, notifiarr.com, read 2026-10-09
  13. Cinegration, cinegration.com, read 2026-10-15

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