Bazarr

Overview

Bazarr is a companion application to Sonarr and Radarr that manages and downloads subtitles for TV shows and movies based on user-defined requirements.¹²⁶ It supports automatic searching for missing subtitles, manual selection from matches, and periodic upgrades to better versions, integrating with media libraries for seamless subtitle addition.⁶ It is designed for users of Sonarr and Radarr who need subtitle automation in self-hosted media server setups.

Key Features

• Automatic Search - Searches and downloads missing subtitles as soon as they become available in the desired language.
• Manual Search - Finds matching subtitles, allows selection, and downloads with proper naming for media players.
• Subtitles Upgrade - Regularly searches for and upgrades previously downloaded subtitles if better matches are found.
• Sonarr Integration - Connects to Sonarr instances via hostname, port, API key, and SSL settings for TV show subtitle management.
• Radarr Integration - Connects to Radarr instances for automatic movie subtitle handling.
• Languages Profiles - Customizable profiles for subtitle languages, including forced, hearing impaired, and audio exclusion options.
• Mass Edit - Assigns profiles to multiple series or movies simultaneously.
• Scheduler Sync - Configurable sync intervals with Sonarr/Radarr, minimum 15 minutes.

Pricing

Platforms & Requirements

Bazarr runs on Windows (via automated installer for Windows 8+), Linux, and macOS as a self-hosted web application accessed via browser at http://ip:6767.²⁴ It requires Python and integrates with Docker environments like Unraid or seedboxes; no specific minimum hardware listed beyond standard server capabilities.³⁷ Movies tab updates are not real-time, relying on scheduler sync.

Integrations & Ecosystem

• Sonarr (via API key, hostname, port, SSL)
• Radarr (via API key, hostname, port, SSL)
• Subtitle providers (multiple indexers for searches)
• Media players (proper filename matching)

Alternatives

Reputation

Bazarr is regarded as a reliable companion tool for Sonarr and Radarr users, praised for automating subtitle management effectively in media server setups.¹³⁷ Users appreciate its language profile customization and upgrade features, though some note limitations like non-real-time movie updates requiring scheduler tweaks.³ The project remains actively maintained with ongoing wiki documentation and installer updates as of 2025.¹⁴