Ombi

Overview

Ombi is a self-hosted web application that enables users of Plex, Emby, or Jellyfin media servers to request movies, TV shows, and music independently. It integrates with tools like Sonarr, Radarr, and Lidarr to automate content acquisition and availability updates. Designed for media server administrators and shared users, it centralizes request management, user permissions, and notifications.¹²⁴

Key Features

• Request Management - Users submit requests for movies, TV shows, or music, organized centrally for approval.
• Automatic Approval - Specifies users whose requests are auto-approved and sent to Sonarr, Radarr, or Lidarr.
• Status Updates - Automatically updates request status when content becomes available on Plex, Emby, or Jellyfin.
• Notifications - Sends custom notifications on request status and media availability.
• User Management - Manages permissions, including power-user access for non-admins.
• Media Discovery - Provides search and discovery for content requests.
• Mobile Access - Supports QR code login and companion apps for iOS and Android.

Pricing

Platforms & Requirements

Ombi runs as a self-hosted web application on Linux, Windows, macOS, and Docker containers, accessible via web browsers. Mobile companion apps exist for Android (free) and iOS ($2.99 one-time). Requires server setup with external URL for mobile QR login; no native desktop app.

Integrations & Ecosystem

• Plex
• Emby
• Jellyfin
• Sonarr
• Radarr
• Lidarr
• Couchpotato
• Mobile Apps (iOS/Android)

Alternatives

Reputation

Ombi is regarded as a reliable, longstanding tool for media request automation in Plex/Emby/Jellyfin setups, praised for seamless integrations and user self-service. Criticisms include occasional bugs like non-admin quality profile selection issues persisting for months. It maintains an active open-source community with ongoing development.⁸⁹