Overseerr

Self-Hosted

Open-source media request management for Plex/Emby/Jellyfin

Overview

Overseerr streamlines media request workflows for self-hosted streaming platforms like Plex, Emby, or Jellyfin. Users can browse, search, and request movies/shows; admins gain approval controls, auto-download integration with Sonarr/Radarr, and customizable user permissions. Deploy via Docker (most popular), binary, or Kubernetes—lightweight, supports SQLite/PostgreSQL. It features a clean UI, multi-channel notifications (email, Discord), and metadata sync from TMDB/TVDB. Ideal for families/communities to manage media libraries without manual intervention.

Self-Hosting Resources

Find Official Image on Docker Hub View Source & Docs

Below is a reference structure for docker-compose.yml. ⚠️ Do NOT run blindly. Replace placeholders with official values.

docker-compose.template.yml TEMPLATE


version: '3'
services:
  overseerr:
    image: <OFFICIAL_IMAGE_NAME>:latest
    container_name: overseerr
    ports:
      - "8080:<APP_INTERNAL_PORT>"
    volumes:
      - ./data:/app/data
    restart: unless-stopped

Key Features

Media request & approval workflows
Seamless integration with Plex/Emby/Jellyfin + Sonarr/Radarr
Customizable user permissions & multi-channel notifications

Frequently Asked Questions

? Is Overseerr hard to install?

No—most users deploy via Docker (single command) which is straightforward. Pre-built binaries or Kubernetes manifests are also available. Setup requires linking to your media server (Plex/Emby/Jellyfin) and optionally Sonarr/Radarr for auto-downloads.

? Is it a good alternative to Ombi?

Yes—Overseerr offers a more modern UI, better performance, and tighter Jellyfin integration than Ombi. It also has more robust notification options (Discord, Slack) and frequent updates.

? Is it completely free?

Absolutely—Overseerr is open-source under the MIT License, with no hidden fees or paid features. All core functionalities (requests, approvals, auto-downloads) are available for free.

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Tool Info

Pricing Free/Open Source

Category Media Management

Platform Self-Hosted

Pros

⊕ Self-hosted (full privacy and data control)
⊕ Zero cost (MIT License, no premium tiers)
⊕ Intuitive UI with rich metadata support

Cons

⊖ Requires an existing media server (Plex/Emby/Jellyfin)
⊖ Auto-download functionality depends on Sonarr/Radarr setup
⊖ Initial configuration may need basic technical knowledge for tool links