Quick Answer:
- NZB.life (formerly NZB.su) is a comprehensive private indexer with 900+ days retention
- It’s one of the most comprehensive NZB indexes available
- It’s been running reliably since 2012
- Clean interface with strong automation support for Sonarr/Radarr
- Free accounts get 5 NZBs per day, paid plans offer 500 daily
- Around $20/year for VIP access with unlimited API hits
What Makes NZB.life Stand Out
NZB.life rebranded from NZB.su in early 2025 but kept everything that made it popular. It’s a private indexer built on Newsnab technology that’s been around since 2012.
I’ve been using this index for about a decade and its always been reliable. The interface is straightforward. No clutter, no confusing menus. It works with 900 days of binary retention, which means you can find older content that disappeared from other indexers.
It plugs directly into Sonarr, Radarr, and other automation tools through API access. Set your shows to auto-download and forget about it. Users report smooth integration with no connection issues.
The Free Plan & VIP Plan
The free tier gives you 5 NZB downloads per day. That’s decent for casual users who grab a few files here and there.
Paid VIP memberships unlock 500 NZB downloads daily. The cost runs around $20 annually.
API hit limits on paid plans are reasonable. You won’t blow through your allocation unless you’re running dozens of automated shows simultaneously. Most users never hit the cap.
Cool Features
NZB.life accepts new members without invites. Just sign up and you’re in.
The indexer updates regularly. Files appear within minutes of being posted to Usenet. For time-sensitive downloads like TV episodes, this speed matters.
NZB.life indexes popular newsgroups where most binaries get posted. It handles obfuscated releases better than free search engines like Binsearch.
