Overseerr vs Prowlarr: which one to choose in 2026?
Both are open source alternatives to Netflix. We compare license, tech stack and features to help you decide which fits your team best.
| Overseerr | Prowlarr | |
|---|---|---|
| Category | Media Automation | Media Automation |
| License | MIT | GPL-3.0 |
| GitHub stars | ~8.2k | ~6.3k |
| Tech stack | TypeScript, Next.js, SQLite | C#, .NET, SQLite |
| Replaces | Netflix | Netflix |
Overseerr has more GitHub stars, which usually indicates a larger community (not necessarily that it's the best option for your use case).
Overseerr
Content requests for Jellyfin/Plex, connected to Radarr and Sonarr.
Pros
- The missing piece to let non-technical people use your 'Arr Stack'
- Very polished interface, feels like a commercial app
Things to consider
- Needs Radarr/Sonarr already running behind it — doesn't download anything on its own
Prowlarr
Central indexer manager for Radarr, Sonarr and friends.
Pros
- Avoids configuring each indexer app by app
- From the same team as Radarr/Sonarr, same integration quality
Things to consider
- Only makes sense if you already use Radarr/Sonarr/Lidarr — not a standalone app
Key features
Overseerr
- Simple request interface for the whole family
- Connects directly to Radarr/Sonarr
- Per-user permission management
Prowlarr
- Syncs indexers across all your *arr apps at once
- Supports public and private trackers
- Usage stats per indexer
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