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Ombi vs Seerr in 2026

Compare Ombi, Seerr and Askarr for media requests, setup choices, plans and details to check before choosing.

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Ombi is described as working on Windows, macOS, Linux, Docker and more, and its pages say it connects with Sonarr, Radarr, CouchPotato, SickRage and more to fulfill requests. [1] [1] Seerr is described as supporting Jellyfin, Plex and Emby in one unified application, and its pages say it works with Jellyfin, Plex or Emby servers. [2] [2] Askarr is a hosted website that works with your existing Radarr and Sonarr. [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]

OptionPriceWorks withAlso stated
Ombinot publishedSonarr, Radarr, CouchPotato, SickRage and more to fulfill requests [1]Works on Windows, macOS, Linux, Docker and more [1]; optional approval system for admins to manage and control what content gets added [1]
Seerrnot publishedJellyfin, Plex and Emby in one unified application [2]Granular permissions that grant access to specific features and restrict access to others [2]; enhanced notification system [2]
Askarr Free$0 [3]Your existing Radarr and Sonarr [3]10 requests a month [3]; request history with live status [3]
Askarr Plus$3.99 a month [3]Your existing Radarr and Sonarr [3]50 requests a month [3]; request history with live status [3]
Askarr Pro$6.99 a month [3]Your existing Radarr and Sonarr [3]No monthly request limit [3]; request history with live status [3]

The short answer

Ombi's pages say it works on Windows, macOS, Linux, Docker and more. [1] They also say it connects with Sonarr, Radarr, CouchPotato, SickRage and more to fulfill requests. [1] Seerr's pages say it supports Jellyfin, Plex and Emby in one unified application. [2] They also say it works with Jellyfin, Plex or Emby servers. [2] Askarr is a hosted website that works with your existing Radarr and Sonarr. [3] It lets you request a movie or show, and your own Radarr or Sonarr adds it. [3]

What Ombi, Seerr is built for

Ombi's pages say it connects with Sonarr, Radarr, CouchPotato, SickRage and more to fulfill requests. [1] Ombi's pages say it works on Windows, macOS, Linux, Docker and more. [1] Seerr's pages say it supports Jellyfin, Plex and Emby in one unified application. [2] Seerr's pages say it works with Jellyfin, Plex or Emby servers. [2] Seerr's pages also say it is built with TypeScript and modern best practices. [2]

What Askarr is built for

Askarr is made by the team that publishes this site. Askarr 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 add Askarr to Radarr and Sonarr once as an import list, and they read your requests from it. [3] Askarr 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]

Pricing and fees

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] Ombi and Seerr price details are not published in the facts used for this page, so those prices are not published here.

Setting it up with your server

Ombi's pages say it works on Windows, macOS, Linux, Docker and more. [1] They also say it connects with Sonarr, Radarr, CouchPotato, SickRage and more to fulfill requests. [1] Seerr's pages say it works with Jellyfin, Plex or Emby servers. [2] Askarr does not require installation because you add Askarr as an import list in Radarr and Sonarr. [3] A bookmark run on your Radarr or Sonarr page saves the list and webhook there for you. [3]

Things to check before you choose

Check which media apps you want the tool to work with and compare those with each tool's published facts. Ombi's pages say it connects with Sonarr, Radarr, CouchPotato, SickRage and more. [1] Seerr's pages say it works with Jellyfin, Plex or Emby servers. [2] Check how requests are limited, what setup steps are needed, and whether a demo is useful before choosing.

How to choose

If a tool that works on Windows, macOS, Linux, Docker and more is needed, Ombi's pages say it meets that point. [1] If a tool that works with Jellyfin, Plex or Emby servers is needed, Seerr's pages say it meets that point. [2] If a hosted website that works with existing Radarr and Sonarr is needed, Askarr's claims cover that. [3] If no monthly request limit is needed, Askarr's Pro plan has no monthly request limit. [3]

Frequently asked questions

Is Ombi free?

Ombi's price is not published in the facts used for this page. Ombi's pages say it works on Windows, macOS, Linux, Docker and more. [1] Check Ombi's own pricing details if cost is a deciding factor before choosing it.

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] No card fee is stated for Askarr, so that part is not published.

Does Seerr work with Plex?

Seerr's pages say it supports Jellyfin, Plex and Emby in one unified application. [2] They also say it works with Jellyfin, Plex or Emby servers. [2] Check its own pages for any details not covered by those facts.

Does Askarr need anything installed?

Nothing is installed; you add Askarr as an import list in Radarr and Sonarr. [3] A bookmark run on your Radarr or Sonarr page saves the list and webhook there for you. [3] The claims do not describe other setup steps.

Can Askarr show request status?

Askarr's plans include a request history with live status. [3] A webhook from Radarr and Sonarr reports back so the site shows when a title was added and downloaded. [3] Your own Radarr or Sonarr adds the movie or show after the request. [3]

The Free plan costs $0 and allows 10 requests a month. [3]

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Sources

  1. Ombi, ombi.io, read 2026-10-07
  2. Seerr, seerr.dev, read 2026-10-10
  3. Askarr's own description of itself (the product of this site's publisher)

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