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Unmanic automatically processes files in monitored libraries with configured plugins and worker groups.

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Score
7.5
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What Unmanic is

Unmanic automatically processes files in monitored libraries with configured plugins and worker groups. Common workflows include transcoding video, converting audio, removing subtitle tracks, and organizing files. You can assign plugin sequences to individual libraries, using plugins from the official repository or custom repositories. The software can scan libraries periodically, monitor file changes in real time, or accept files into its processing queue through an API. Multiple installations can share processing tasks, and a central dashboard can collect metrics and logs in a self-hosted datastore. Batch conversion and hardware acceleration are supported. Unmanic is listed for API, Linux, self-hosted, web, and Windows use. The Free plan allows two libraries and three linked installations. Supporter access is listed at $36 a month, while its plan note describes a one-time payment of $36 USD for permanent access to supporter features. The documented software requirement is Python 3.10 or higher; Docker and FFmpeg are optional depending on configuration.

Good

  • Automates video and audio conversion workflows
  • Supports batch conversion and hardware acceleration
  • Accepts files through API queue additions
  • Multiple installations can share processing tasks

Watch out

  • Free plan limits users to two libraries
  • Free plan allows three linked installations
  • No built-in authentication

Who it suits

Unmanic suits people managing media libraries who want configurable, automated file processing. Its plugin and multi-installation options may appeal to users with workflows spanning multiple libraries or systems.

Verdict

Unmanic offers configurable file processing across monitored libraries, with plugin sequences and shared processing between installations. Note the free-tier limits and plan for a reverse proxy if authentication is needed.

Plans and prices

From Unmanic's own pricing page, checked 11 Oct 2026.

All about pricing
PlanPriceWhat it gives you
FreeFreeMaximum 2 libraries · Maximum 3 linked installations · Limited supporter-only plugin settings
Supporter$36, paid onceUnlimited libraries · Unlimited linked installations · Advanced plugin options · Unmanic Central features · one-time payment; monthly contributions also available

The facts

Each one read from Unmanic's own pages, with the date it was checked.

What it does

Batch conversion
Yeschecked 24 Sep 2026
Central dashboard
Unmanic Central collects metrics and logs into a self-hosted datastore that users run and control on their own infrastructure.checked 11 Oct 2026
Discovery and API
Unmanic supports periodic library scanning, real-time file system monitoring, and an API for adding files to the processing queue.checked 11 Oct 2026
Distributed processing
Multiple Unmanic installations can share processing tasks, with results returned to the local installation for post-processing.checked 11 Oct 2026
Hardware acceleration
The documentation provides Docker setup guidance for NVIDIA and VAAPI hardware acceleration.checked 11 Oct 2026
Media workflows
Common workflows include video transcoding, audio conversion, removing unwanted subtitle tracks, and file organization.checked 11 Oct 2026
Plugins
Users can install plugins from the official repository or add custom plugin repositories, and assign plugin sequences to individual libraries.checked 11 Oct 2026
Purpose
Unmanic automatically processes files in monitored libraries using configured plugins and worker groups.checked 11 Oct 2026
Requirements
The documented software requirement is Python 3.10 or higher, with Docker and FFmpeg listed as optional requirements depending on configuration.checked 11 Oct 2026
Security
The linking guide says Unmanic has no built-in authentication and recommends placing it behind a reverse proxy if authentication is needed.checked 11 Oct 2026
Supporter access
Supporter access can be earned through financial support, contributions to official repositories, or helpful participation in the Unmanic Discord community.checked 11 Oct 2026

Money

Free plan
Yeschecked 24 Sep 2026

Where it runs

Linux support
The Docker image is built for linux/amd64, linux/armv7, and linux/arm64 architectures.checked 11 Oct 2026
Supported platforms
cross-platformchecked 24 Sep 2026
Windows support
A Windows installer bundles Unmanic, Python, and ffmpeg, and opens the web UI at localhost:8888.checked 11 Oct 2026

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