Radarr

Self-Hosted

Open-source movie collection manager and automated downloader

Overview

Radarr is an open-source, self-hosted tool that automates finding, downloading, and organizing movies. It monitors RSS feeds for new releases, supports torrent/Usenet downloads, renames files to your preferred structure, and syncs metadata (posters, synopses) from TMDB. Integrations with Plex/Jellyfin and download clients (Transmission, Sabnzbd) streamline workflows. Deploy via Docker, bare-metal binaries, or package managers—offering quality profiles, wanted movie tracking, and full control over your media library with no cloud lock-in.

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:
  radarr:
    image: <OFFICIAL_IMAGE_NAME>:latest
    container_name: radarr
    ports:
      - "8080:<APP_INTERNAL_PORT>"
    volumes:
      - ./data:/app/data
    restart: unless-stopped

Key Features

Automated movie search and download (torrent/Usenet support)
Library organization (file renaming, metadata synchronization)
Integration with Plex/Jellyfin and popular download clients

Frequently Asked Questions

? Is Radarr hard to install?

Radarr is straightforward to install—Docker images are widely available (simplest method), and binaries exist for Windows, macOS, Linux. The initial setup wizard guides you through adding indexers and download clients, so even beginners can get it running quickly.

? Is it a good alternative to Movie Collector?

Yes—Radarr is a free, self-hosted alternative that automates downloads and integrates with media servers (unlike Movie Collector’s paid, catalog-focused model). It runs 24/7 to manage your entire movie pipeline from search to organization.

? Is it completely free?

Radarr is 100% free and open-source (MIT license). There are no paid tiers, subscriptions, or hidden costs—all features are accessible, and you can modify the code as needed.

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Tool Info

Pricing Free/Open Source

Category Media Management

Platform Self-Hosted

Pros

⊕ Full control over your media library (no cloud dependencies)
⊕ 100% free with no subscription fees
⊕ Seamless metadata and media server integration

Cons

⊖ Requires basic knowledge of indexers (torrent/Usenet) for optimal use
⊖ Initial setup may take time to configure indexers/download clients
⊖ No official mobile app (third-party options exist)