16 Best Discovery+ Alternatives Right Now

When it comes to documentaries and reality programming, it's hard to beat Discovery+. Aside from a growing slate of originals, the streaming platform also licenses titles from partner channels History, A&E, Lifetime, TLC, Animal Planet, and OWN, among others, to present us with a packed lineup of non-fiction shows. 

If you're looking for similar streaming services to add to your cordless TV, we've gathered the best Discovery+ alternatives available below. Many of them lean heavily on documentaries, but we've also included niche streamers that focus on genres like reality, true crime, and horror, which are favorites on the Discovery+ platform. 

Our recommended five best discovery+ alternatives right now:
Philo $28 Watch
Tubi free Watch
Magnolia Selects $4.99 Watch
Mubi $10.99 Watch
SUNDANCE NOW $6.99 Watch

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