Radarr

Application512MB+ RAM

PVR for Usenet and BitTorrent - movie management and automation

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Deploy Radarr in 3 Steps

Connect Your VPS

Add your server credentials to Server Compass

Select Radarr

Choose from our template library

Deploy & Configure

Fill in settings and click Deploy

No Docker knowledge required

Why Self-Host Radarr?

Radarr is a movie management and automation tool for Usenet and BitTorrent. Self-hosting means a fully automated pipeline that monitors your movie wishlist, downloads in your preferred quality, and organizes files — all running on your server 24/7.

Automatic movie monitoring and downloading

Quality profiles from SD to 4K with automatic upgrades

Integrates with Plex, Jellyfin, and Emby for instant library updates

Custom file naming and folder organization

Wishlist management with automatic availability monitoring

Radarr vs Alternatives

Radarr vs CouchPotato

CouchPotato is abandoned. Radarr is actively maintained with a modern API and the full Arr ecosystem integration.

Radarr vs Manual downloads

Radarr automates the tedious process of searching, downloading, renaming, and organizing movies.

Radarr vs Watcher3

Watcher3 is simpler but limited. Radarr offers more powerful quality management and broader indexer support.

Why Deploy Radarr with Server Compass?

Server Compass deploys Radarr with persistent storage and correct permissions for your media directories. Deploy alongside Sonarr and Prowlarr for a complete Arr stack.

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After Deployment

After deploying Radarr with Server Compass, complete these steps to finish setup

Configure download clients

Add indexers

Add movies to monitor

Need help? Check out our documentation for detailed guides.

Radarr FAQ

Common questions about self-hosting Radarr

How do I deploy Radarr with Server Compass?

Simply download Server Compass, connect to your VPS, and select Radarr from the templates list. Fill in the required configuration and click Deploy. The entire process takes under 3 minutes.

What are the system requirements for Radarr?

Radarr requires a minimum of 512MB RAM. We recommend a VPS with at least 1024MB RAM for optimal performance. Any modern Linux server with Docker support will work.

Can I migrate my existing Radarr data?

Yes! Server Compass provides volume mapping that allows you to import existing data. You can also use standard Radarr backup and restore procedures.

How do I update Radarr to the latest version?

Server Compass makes updates easy. Simply click the Update button in your deployment dashboard, and the latest Radarr image will be pulled and deployed with zero downtime.

Is Radarr free to self-host?

Radarr is open-source software. You only pay for your VPS hosting (typically $5-20/month) and optionally Server Compass ($29 one-time). No subscription fees or per-seat pricing.