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Nzbget is a lightweight C++ Usenet downloader that fetches NZB files at maximum speed while using minimal system resources, making it well suited to always-on…

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Nzbget is a lightweight C++ Usenet downloader that fetches NZB files at maximum speed while using minimal system resources, making it well suited to always-on homelab servers.

Platform availability

Available on 5 of 9 platforms

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82/100 Excellent

Maintained
100last commit 10 days ago
Popular
46189 GitHub stars
Easy to install
755 install platforms, install notes, Docker image
Light to run
10032 MB minimum RAM, runs on ARM

Availability: platform listings confirmed today, links checked 15 days ago

GitHub stars
189
Open issues
0
Last commit
2026-10-02
Latest release
v26.3-ls266
License
GPL-3.0
Activity
declining

Checked 7 days ago - source: GitHub (linuxserver/docker-nzbget)

Resources & Compatibility

Minimum requirements: 32 MB RAM. ARM (e.g. Raspberry Pi) is supported.

Checked 15 days ago - source: Docker Hub image tags and published docs

First-install notes

  • Start the NZBGet server after install In a terminal, run nzbget -s after installing to start the NZBGet server. If it is not running, it cannot pick up or download any queued NZB files, which are the download lists you add. source
  • Use the Windows service for background runs On Windows, run nzbget -install once, then net start NZBGet to start its background service. This keeps NZBGet running after you close the terminal, and net start will fail if the service was not installed first. source
  • Add Flathub before installing Flatpak If you are installing NZBGet on Linux with Flatpak, first run sudo apt install flatpak and flatpak remote-add --if-not-exists flathub https://dl.flathub.org/repo/flathub.flatpakrepo to add Flathub, the main app store. Without that one-time setup, the NZBGet package is not found and the install fails. source

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Alternatives (8)

  • GrabIt - GrabIt is a free application that enables you to easily find and download content from Usenet news servers.
  • JDownloader - JDownloader 2 with a dark mode GUI and full clipboard support out of the box.
  • NewsBin - NewsBin Pro is a Usenet NNTP newsreader that downloads and decodes binary file attachments to Usenet posts.
  • NewsLeecher - NewsLeecher is a tool made for fetching and managing articles from the Usenet.
  • SABnzbd - Sabnzbd is a Usenet downloader that automatically downloads, verifies, repairs, extracts, and organizes .nzb files for homelab users who wa…
  • UsenetClub - UsenetClub.com - a web-based application to access binary files posted to Usenet newsgroups.
  • alt.binz
  • nzb360 - nzb360 is a full-featured NZB / torrent manager that focuses on providing the best experience possible for controlling all of your usenet a…

Checked 12 days ago - source: AlternativeTo

Common questions

How do I run NZBGet as a Windows background service?

Run nzbget -install once, then use net start NZBGet to start the service. The start command will fail if the service was not installed first.

Why might a Flatpak install of NZBGet fail to find the package?

On Linux, you need to add the Flathub remote before installing NZBGet. Without that one-time setup, the package is not found and the install fails.

Can the LinuxServer.io NZBGet container map host user and group IDs?

Yes, the container supports easy user mappings using PUID and PGID.

Can NZBGet be automated with Sonarr and Radarr?

NZBGet integrates with Sonarr, Radarr, and other automation tools.

Answers sourced from nzbget.com, github.com, github.com, github.com

Community

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