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SickGearSonarr

Best for: Home media server owners who want TV shows downloaded automatically

Best for: Keeping a TV library up to date and consistently named without manual work

Free

Free and open source.

 Free

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

Windows, macOS, Linux, Self-hosted Windows, macOS, Linux, Self-hosted
  • Automates finding and downloading TV episodes
  • Organises episodes into a media library
All 3 strengths
  • Automates finding and downloading TV episodes
  • Organises episodes into a media library
  • Long-running Sick-Beard fork with a focus on stability
  • Scans an existing library and fills in missing episodes automatically
  • Upgrades files when a better quality release appears, without being asked
All 4 strengths
  • Scans an existing library and fills in missing episodes automatically
  • Upgrades files when a better quality release appears, without being asked
  • Retries with another release when a download fails
  • Full integration with SABnzbd, NZBGet, Kodi and Plex
  • Needs separate download clients and indexers
  • Setup assumes some self-hosting experience
  • Useless on its own; it needs indexers and a download client
  • Indexers and Usenet access usually cost money
All 4 limitations
  • Useless on its own; it needs indexers and a download client
  • Indexers and Usenet access usually cost money
  • Quality profiles and naming take a while to set up properly
  • What it downloads depends entirely on sources you configure and are responsible for
Self-hosted Downloadable app, Self-hosted
Open source Open source
License not stated License: GPL-3.0
No account 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.