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Spec sheet

Purpose
Unmanic automatically processes files in monitored libraries using configured plugins and worker groups.Read 11 Oct 2026 · docs.unmanic.app
Free plan
YesRead 24 Sep 2026 · docs.unmanic.app
Security
The linking guide says Unmanic has no built-in authentication and recommends placing it behind a reverse proxy if authentication is needed.Read 11 Oct 2026 · docs.unmanic.app
Batch conversion
YesRead 24 Sep 2026 · docs.unmanic.app
Central dashboard
Unmanic Central collects metrics and logs into a self-hosted datastore that users run and control on their own infrastructure.Read 11 Oct 2026 · docs.unmanic.app
Discovery and API
Unmanic supports periodic library scanning, real-time file system monitoring, and an API for adding files to the processing queue.Read 11 Oct 2026 · docs.unmanic.app
Distributed processing
Multiple Unmanic installations can share processing tasks, with results returned to the local installation for post-processing.Read 11 Oct 2026 · docs.unmanic.app
Hardware acceleration
The documentation provides Docker setup guidance for NVIDIA and VAAPI hardware acceleration.Read 11 Oct 2026 · docs.unmanic.app
Linux support
The Docker image is built for linux/amd64, linux/armv7, and linux/arm64 architectures.Read 11 Oct 2026 · docs.unmanic.app
Media workflows
Common workflows include video transcoding, audio conversion, removing unwanted subtitle tracks, and file organization.Read 11 Oct 2026 · docs.unmanic.app
Plugins
Users can install plugins from the official repository or add custom plugin repositories, and assign plugin sequences to individual libraries.Read 11 Oct 2026 · docs.unmanic.app
Requirements
The documented software requirement is Python 3.10 or higher, with Docker and FFmpeg listed as optional requirements depending on configuration.Read 11 Oct 2026 · docs.unmanic.app
Supported platforms
cross-platformRead 24 Sep 2026 · docs.unmanic.app
Supporter access
Supporter access can be earned through financial support, contributions to official repositories, or helpful participation in the Unmanic Discord community.Read 11 Oct 2026 · docs.unmanic.app
Windows support
A Windows installer bundles Unmanic, Python, and ffmpeg, and opens the web UI at localhost:8888.Read 11 Oct 2026 · docs.unmanic.app

Plans and prices

Free Free Maximum 2 libraries · Maximum 3 linked installations · Limited supporter-only plugin settings Read 11 Oct 2026 · docs.unmanic.app
Supporter $36, paid once One-time payment of $36 USD unlocks supporter features permanently Unlimited libraries · Unlimited linked installations Read 24 Sep 2026 · docs.unmanic.app
Supporter $36, paid once one-time payment; monthly contributions also available Unlimited libraries · Unlimited linked installations · Advanced plugin options · Unmanic Central features Read 11 Oct 2026 · docs.unmanic.app

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