Discovery+ is a streaming service from the famous mass media company that has an ad-supported plan for $5.99 a month and an ad-free plan for $9.99. This includes content from Discovery, TLC, Animal Planet, Food Network, HGTV, ID, A&E, History, Lifetime, OWN, Travel, Science Network, and The Dodo. But beware, you cannot stream these channels live with a Discovery+, you can only watch their TV shows in playback.
How Much Does Discovery+ Cost? All Plans & Pricing
Cheapest Plan
Discovery+ (with ads)
$5.99 /month
Streams at home: 2 streams
Streams outside: 2 streams
Profiles: 5 users
Quality: 1080p
4K: Yes
Audio: 5.1 surround sound
Min. speed: 3 Mbps
- Real-life entertainment
- Documentaries and reality shows
Access the entire Discovery+ library at a more affordable price
Sign up — Discovery+ (with ads)
Discovery+ (ad-free)
$9.99 /month
Streams at home: 4 streams
Streams outside: 4 streams
Profiles: 5 users
Quality: 1080p
4K: Yes
Audio: 5.1 surround sound
Min. speed: 3 Mbps
- Access to the full Discovery+ catalog
- Ad-free
- Offline viewing with mobile downloads
Watch Discovery+ without any ads
Sign up — Discovery+ (ad-free)
What Devices Support Discovery+?
- Airplay
- Amazon Fire TV
- Android
- Android TV
- Google TV Streamer
- IOS
- Roku
- Samsung TV
- Xbox
Payment Options
- Amazon Appstore
- Apple App Store
- Credit card
- Debit card
- Google Play Store
- Paypal
- Retailer gift card
- Roku Channel Store
- Roku Payment Method (RPM)
- Samsung Smart Hub
Discovery+ Features
- Ad-free option
- Ad-supported option
- Add-on
- Monthly subscription
- Multiple profiles
- Offline downloads
- On-demand content
- Trial
- Works with VPN
Specialty
- Documentaries
- Family
- Original series
- True Crime
About Discovery+
Discovery Plus launched in the U.S. in January 2021, after a trial run in India and Europe. In April 2021, they announced that they have reached 15 million paying subscribers.
Who Is Discovery+ For?
If you usually watch a lot of Discovery content, like programming from the Discovery Channel itself or TLC, Animal Planet, etc, then this is the streaming service for you. There is so much to watch, over 2500 series and 55,000 episodes.
Is Discovery+ Worth It?
Discovery+ has an incredibly big catalog, which the service estimates at 55,000 episodes. But then again, it's not any type of catalog, it's very specific stuff. So before you subscribe, go on their website, browse their programming, and if some of it speaks to you, great! Otherwise, there is little use to having access to so much TV without being interested in it.
Frequently Asked Questions About Discovery+
How much does Discovery+ cost?
Discovery+ starts at $5.99/month. Plans range from $5.99 to $9.99/month.
Does Discovery+ have a free trial?
Yes. Discovery+ currently offers a 7-day free trial for new subscribers.
What devices support Discovery+?
Discovery+ is available on Airplay, Amazon Fire TV, Android, Android TV, Google TV Streamer, iOS, Roku, Samsung TV, Xbox.
Can I cancel Discovery+ anytime?
Discovery+ is a month-to-month subscription with no long-term contract. You can cancel at any time without penalty.
Is Discovery+ worth it?
Discovery+ has an incredibly big catalog, which the service estimates at 55,000 episodes. But then again, it's not any type of catalog, it's very specific stuff. So before you subscribe, go on their website, browse their programming, and if some of it speaks to you, great! Otherwise, there is little use to having access to so much TV without being interested in it.
About the author
Bilal Zouheir
Bilal Zouheir is the founder of A Good Movie to Watch. He is US-based and a member of the Nevada Film Critics Society. He grew up in Morocco, where he learned English from watching movies. Bilal's work with A Good Movie to Watch is focused on offering an alternative to streaming algorithms, which are often used as commercial tools by streaming services.