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Sonarr vs MediaManager: catalog facts
SonarrMediaManager
Free

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

Free

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

Windows, macOS, Linux, Self-hosted Web, Self-hosted
  • Scans an existing library and fills in missing episodes automatically
  • Upgrades files when a better quality release appears, without being asked
  • One application for both TV and movies
  • Web interface
  • Useless on its own; it needs indexers and a download client
  • Indexers and Usenet access usually cost money
  • Younger than the established *arr apps
  • Requires a server to run
Downloadable app, Self-hosted Self-hosted
Open source Closed source
License: GPL-3.0 License not stated
No account needed Not stated if an account is needed
Needs internet Not stated if it works offline

Checked September 21, 2026

Checked October 1, 2026

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