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Discovery+
Unscripted content at your fingertips
As of 30 August 2026, Discovery+ starts at $4.99/month. Discovery+ is a streaming service offering unscripted content including reality TV, true crime, food, nature, and home improvement programming. Softwr lists it under Entertainment. Discovery+ is made by Warner Bros. Discovery, launched in 2020, available on Web, iOS, Android, TV and console.
Overview
What Discovery+ does
Discovery+ is a streaming service offering unscripted content including reality TV, true crime, food, nature, and home improvement programming.
What people use it for
- Unscripted streaming
- Reality TV watching
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Where it falls short
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- Standard plan starts at 5.99 USD per month but includes ads; an ad-free tier costs 9.99 USD per month
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Pricing
What Discovery+ costs
Taken from the vendor's own pricing page. Prices move, so check before you buy.
Standard
$4.99 /mo
- HD
- Ad-supported
Premium
$8.99 /mo
- 4K
- Ad-free
Capabilities
Features
Streaming
Unscripted content
Reality TV
Originals
Downloads
Smart TVs
Integration with Smart TVs
Streaming devices
Integration with Streaming devices
Account security
Account security security feature
Parental controls
Parental controls security feature
Web support
Available on web
Ios support
Available on ios
Android support
Available on android
Answered, with sources
Questions people ask
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How much does Discovery+ cost?
Discovery+ offers two tiers: Standard at $5.99/month with 4 simultaneous streams in Full HD, and Ad-Free at $9.99/month with the same streaming capability plus 100 downloads for offline viewing.
SourceIs there a free trial for Discovery+?
Yes, both Standard and Ad-Free plans offer a 7-day free trial for new subscribers. Trial access is complimentary, but terms apply.
SourceCan I cancel Discovery+ anytime?
Yes. Your subscription automatically renews monthly, and you can cancel anytime without mentioned fees or penalties.
SourceWhat content is included with Discovery+ plans?
Both Standard and Ad-Free plans grant unlimited access to all 70,000+ episodes with new content added weekly. Ad-Free members can download 100 episodes to watch offline.
SourceHow many devices can stream Discovery+ at once?
Both Standard and Ad-Free plans allow 4 simultaneous streams across devices.
SourceBehind it
Who makes Discovery+
- Company
- Warner Bros. Discovery
- Based in
- New York, NY
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