Plex Requests is a simple automated way for users to request new content for Plex.
Pros
- Easy setup
- Active development
Cons
- Limited features
- No Emby support
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Ombi is a self-hosted web application that automatically gives your shared Plex or Emby users the ability to request content by themselves.
Price: Free
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Top 6 Ombi alternatives
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Mellow is a self-hosted web frontend for Radarr and Sonarr.
Pros
- Integration with Radarr and Sonarr
- Sleek interface
Cons
- Focused on media management
- No direct content request feature
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Overseerr
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Overseerr is a self-hosted media-request and discovery service for Plex, Jellyfin, and Emby households. It lets users search for movies and shows,...
Pros
- Polished request and discovery experience for Plex, Jellyfin, and Emby
- Integrates with Radarr and Sonarr for automated fulfillment
- Supports user permissions, quotas, and request approval workflows
Cons
- Requires separate media servers and automation services for full functionality
- More complex to deploy than hosted request platforms
- Less suitable for Discord-only workflows than dedicated request bots
Radarr is a movie collection manager for Usenet and BitTorrent users. It can automatically search for and manage your movie collection.
Requestrr is a Discord bot for requesting movies and television shows from Radarr and Sonarr. It is aimed at self-hosted media communities...
Pros
- Simple Discord-based request flow
- Works with Radarr and Sonarr automation
- Uses fewer resources than a full media-discovery portal
Cons
- Much less feature-rich than Overseerr's web interface
- Does not provide comparable catalog browsing and recommendations
- Requires Discord for the primary user experience
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Sonarr is a PVR for Usenet and BitTorrent users. It can monitor multiple RSS feeds for new episodes of your favorite shows...
Pros
- Supports Usenet and BitTorrent
- Automatic episode management
Cons
- Requires some setup
- Limited to TV shows only
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