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SABnzbd

Free and easy binary newsreader

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SABnzbd is a free, open-source binary newsreader for downloading and processing Usenet content. It runs on Windows, macOS, Unix and NAS devices, and can be accessed and managed from any device with a web browser, including phones and tablets.

The responsive Glitter interface adapts to desktop, tablet and phone screens, with features such as speed limiting, drag-and-drop NZB adding, job file management, history details, night mode and tabbed mode. SABnzbd integrates with apps including Sonarr, SickChill, Radarr, Headphones and Lidarr to automate downloads, and can read and process RSS feeds, run custom scripts and send notifications. Third-party Android (nzb360) and iOS (Sable) apps are available for managing SABnzbd. The software ships in 16 languages.

SABnzbd is aimed at users who want a self-hosted download manager for Usenet, from individual setups to automated media workflows. It is distributed as free, open-source software with no paid editions or trials.

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