Sonarr

Application512MB+ RAM

PVR for Usenet and BitTorrent - TV show management and automation

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Deploy Sonarr in 3 Steps

Connect Your VPS

Add your server credentials to Server Compass

Select Sonarr

Choose from our template library

Deploy & Configure

Fill in settings and click Deploy

No Docker knowledge required

Why Self-Host Sonarr?

Sonarr is a PVR for Usenet and BitTorrent that automatically downloads and organizes your TV shows. Self-hosting gives you a fully automated media pipeline that works 24/7 on your server, monitoring for new episodes and downloading them automatically.

Automatic TV show monitoring and downloading

Quality profiles for managing storage vs quality trade-offs

Calendar view showing upcoming episodes

Integrates with download clients and media servers

Rename and organize files according to your naming scheme

Sonarr vs Alternatives

Sonarr vs Manual downloads

Manual searching is tedious. Sonarr automates the entire process — monitoring, downloading, renaming, and notifying your media server.

Sonarr vs SickChill

SickChill is outdated. Sonarr has a modern API, active development, and better integration with the Arr stack.

Sonarr vs Medusa

Medusa is functional but less maintained. Sonarr has a larger community, more frequent updates, and better API support.

Why Deploy Sonarr with Server Compass?

Server Compass deploys Sonarr with persistent configuration and connects it to your media server stack. Pair with Prowlarr and Radarr from our template library for a complete automated media pipeline.

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After Deployment

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

Configure download clients

Add indexers

Add TV series to monitor

Need help? Check out our documentation for detailed guides.

Sonarr FAQ

Common questions about self-hosting Sonarr

How do I deploy Sonarr with Server Compass?

Simply download Server Compass, connect to your VPS, and select Sonarr 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 Sonarr?

Sonarr 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 Sonarr data?

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

How do I update Sonarr to the latest version?

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

Is Sonarr free to self-host?

Sonarr 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.