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Meet Overseerr
Manage requests for your media library. It integrates with your existing services, such as Sonarr, Radarr, and Plex!.
See how much you could save by switching from Plex to Overseerr
Average Plex pricing is ~$15/user/month
5-Year Projected Savings
$0
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Plex vs Overseerr: Feature Comparison
| Feature | Plex Paid SaaS | Overseerr Open Source |
|---|---|---|
| Monthly Cost | Per-user pricing | Free (hosting only) |
| Data Ownership | ||
| Privacy Control | ||
| Self-Hosted Option | ||
| No Vendor Lock-in | ||
| Source Code Access | ||
| Customizable | Limited | Fully |
| Automatic Updates | Manual | |
| Managed Infrastructure | ||
| Official Support | Community |
Community activity and technical details from the Overseerr repository
License
MIT License
Open source license for commercial use
Forks
587
Community-maintained copies
Primary Languages
Why Switch from Plex to Overseerr?
Complete Data Ownership
Your data stays on your servers. No third-party access, no data mining, and full compliance with privacy regulations like GDPR and HIPAA.
No Per-User Pricing
Pay only for hosting (~$5-20/month), regardless of team size. Add unlimited users without increasing your costs.
Full Customization
Access the source code and customize Overseerr to fit your exact workflow. No feature limitations or paywalls.
No Vendor Lock-in
Export your data anytime. Move between hosting providers freely. Your business isn't dependent on a single vendor.
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