Best NZB Sites & Usenet Indexers
The Usenet search ecosystem is not the same in every country. English-speaking users rely heavily on NZB indexers and APIs, Dutch users still have a strong Spotnet/Spotweb culture, and German users have a substantial community of specialist indexers and boards.
This comparison deliberately mixes these ecosystems instead of pretending every NZB site works the same way. Use the filters to find international indexers, Dutch-focused Spotnet resources, German-focused services or sites that support API-driven automation.
Status checked October 2026. Registration, invite policies, free limits and API access can change quickly.
| Site | Type | Main audience | Access | Free option | API | Automation | Our verdict |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| NZBGeek ↗ | NZB Indexer | EN · International / English-first | Registration available | Limited / check current plan | Yes | Newznab-compatible ecosystem | Large international indexer and a common automation choice. |
| NZB Finder ↗ | NZB Indexer | EN / NL · International + Dutch roots | Open registration | Account available; plan limits apply | Yes | Sonarr · Radarr · Prowlarr · NZBHydra2 | Strong all-round choice with a modern UI, API and a separate Spotweb interface. |
| NZBPlanet ↗ | NZB Indexer | EN · International / English-first | Open registration | Free browsing; premium required for downloads | Plan dependent | Check current membership level | Easy to join and useful as a broad English-first indexer. |
| DrunkenSlug ↗ | NZB Indexer | EN · International / English-first | Registration currently closed | Existing accounts only / current tiers vary | Yes | API available to members | Well-known indexer, but availability is the main obstacle when registration is closed. |
| NZB.life ↗ | NZB Indexer | EN · International / English-first | Active service (formerly NZB.su) | Check current account limits | Yes | API + RSS | Useful technical indexer with API/RSS and a clear migration path from NZB.su. |
| Binsearch ↗ | Usenet Search | EN · International / English-first | No account required | Free | No | Manual search | A useful free fallback when curated indexers do not return a result. |
| Spot-net.nl ↗ | Spotnet community | NL · Dutch-focused | Open community registration | Free community | No | Spotnet / Spotweb ecosystem | One of the clearest Dutch-focused entry points for Spotnet users and support. |
| NZB Finder Spotweb ↗ | Spotweb | NL / EN · Dutch-first | NZB Finder account + separate Spotweb password | Depends on NZB Finder account | Different model | Spotweb-style browsing | A useful bridge between a modern indexer and the Dutch Spotweb workflow. |
| Treasure Maps ↗ | NZB Indexer | DE · German-focused | Open registration | Free tier with limits | Yes (supporter / trial) | API; widely used with *arr stacks | One of the strongest German-focused indexers and the successor to SceneNZBs. |
| House of Usenet ↗ | German NZB Indexer | DE · German-focused | Open registration; temporary indexer format | Free account currently advertised | API key present | Compatibility varies; check current rules | Important German community name currently operating as an indexer while the forum rebuild is pending. |
| Usenet-4All ↗ | German Usenet Board | DE · German-focused | Closed to new registrations | Community board | No | Manual board workflow | Long-running German Usenet board with a strong reputation for German-language material. |
| Sky of Usenet ↗ | German Usenet Board | DE · German-focused | Restricted / invite-style access | Community board | No | Manual board workflow | Established German board, but access is much less straightforward than with open indexers. |
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Three different Usenet discovery cultures
If you use Sonarr, Radarr or Prowlarr
Prioritize services with a stable API. NZB Finder explicitly supports Sonarr, Radarr, Prowlarr and NZBHydra2; NZB.life provides API/RSS; DrunkenSlug exposes member API keys; Treasure Maps also supports API-based workflows. German forum-style boards and Spotnet communities generally follow a more manual workflow.
Why language matters here
The language badge describes the site's main audience or community focus, not necessarily the only language the interface can display. A DE badge means the service is primarily useful to German-speaking Usenetters; NL identifies a Dutch-first ecosystem; EN indicates an international or English-first service.
FAQ
What is the difference between an NZB indexer and a Usenet search engine?
An NZB indexer organizes Usenet metadata into a curated/searchable database and often exposes an API. A raw Usenet search engine usually searches headers more directly and may offer fewer automation features.
Why include Spotnet on an NZB indexer page?
Because the Dutch Usenet ecosystem uses Spotnet and Spotweb as an important discovery layer. It is not identical to a classic Newznab indexer, so we label it separately rather than forcing it into the same category.
Why are German Usenet boards included?
German-speaking Usenetters still use specialist boards and communities alongside modern indexers. Excluding them would make a DE comparison incomplete.
Which NZB sites work best with Sonarr and Radarr?
Look for a documented API or Newznab-compatible interface. NZB Finder is especially explicit about Sonarr, Radarr and Prowlarr support, while several other indexers also provide API access to members.
Does EN, NL or DE mean the site only supports that language?
No. The badge identifies the main audience or editorial/community focus. Some services are multilingual or usable internationally.
Why can registration status change?
Many Usenet communities periodically open, close or restrict registrations to control load and community size. Always verify the current status directly before relying on an invite or signup option.