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MediaManagerRadarr

Best for: Home server owners who want one tool instead of several *arr apps

Best for: Keeping a film library organised and up to date without doing it by hand

Free

Free to use; the source code is published on GitHub.

 Free

Free and open source under the GPL. Indexers and Usenet providers you connect it to may charge separately.

Web, Self-hosted Windows, macOS, Linux, Self-hosted
  • One application for both TV and movies
  • Web interface
All 3 strengths
  • One application for both TV and movies
  • Web interface
  • Docker Compose file provided
  • Upgrades existing files automatically when a better quality release appears
  • Recognises special editions, director's cuts, hardcoded subtitles and alternate titles
All 4 strengths
  • Upgrades existing files automatically when a better quality release appears
  • Recognises special editions, director's cuts, hardcoded subtitles and alternate titles
  • Works with SABnzbd, NZBGet, qBittorrent, Deluge, rTorrent, Transmission and more
  • Full Kodi and Plex integration for notifications and library updates
  • Younger than the established *arr apps
  • Requires a server to run
  • Only one version of a given film per instance; a 4K and a 1080p copy need two
  • Needs indexers and a download client to do anything
All 4 limitations
  • Only one version of a given film per instance; a 4K and a 1080p copy need two
  • Needs indexers and a download client to do anything
  • Indexer and Usenet access usually cost money
  • What it fetches depends on sources you configure and are responsible for
Self-hosted Downloadable app, Self-hosted
Not open source Open source
License not stated License: GPL-3.0
Not stated if an account is needed No account needed
Not stated if it works offline Needs internet
Sources

Catalog checked October 1, 2026
Sources

Catalog checked September 21, 2026

“Not stated” means we have not confirmed it. Features can vary by device and plan.