Is Discovery+ Right for You?

Discovery+ is Discovery, Inc’s on-demand streaming service that features content from Discovery, HGTV, Food Network, TLC, ID, OWN, Animal Planet, Lifetime, History, A&E, and more. Discovery+ offers a free seven-day trial, with plans starting at $4.99/month. Find out below whether Discovery+ is worth it for you.

How Much Does Discovery+ Cost?

Discovery+ offers two levels of packages — one that’s ad-supported and one that’s ad-free.

• The basic Discovery+ plan is $4.99/month with ads. It features 55,000 episodes of your favorite shows and documentaries from 14 networks, including Animal Planet, Food Network, HGTV, A&E, History Channel, Lifetime, OWN, Travel Channel, and more.
• Discovery+ Ad-Free plan is $6.99/month with no ads, and it features unlimited access to all the content included in the base plan.

Additionally, you can get six free months of Discovery+ with select Verizon unlimited plans.

What Do You Get With Discovery+?

Whichever plan you choose grants you the same amount of access to content:

• An extensive library from 14 Networks, including HGTV, Food Network, TLC, ID, Animal Planet, OWN, Discovery Originals, Magnolia Network, A&E, and more.
• Unlimited access to over 55,000 episodes from over 2,500+ current and classic TV shows.
• Content from beloved personalities such as Jonathon and Drew Scott (Property Brothers), Guy Fieri (Diners, Drive-Ins, and Dives), Chip and Joanna Gaines (Magnolia Network), and many more.
• Access to a collection of award-winning specials exclusive to you, including BBC’s largest natural history offering, Planet Earth, Blue Planet, and Frozen Planet.
• Popular shows such as 90 Day Fiancé, Dance Moms, Ice Road Truckers, Married at First Sight, 60 Days In, Deadliest Catch, and more.
• Discovery+ original content, including Ghost Hunters, Alaskan Killer Bigfoot, Prisoner of the Prophet, and more.

What Do You Need to Get Discovery+?

One requirement to watch Discovery+ is a reliable Internet connection.Discovery+ recommends an Internet speed of at least 2.5 Mbps, though we advise having a faster connection if you have multiple devices connected and streaming all at once.

Once that’s been completed, all you need is a compatible device to stream your favorite content on. Some supported devices include most Android and iOS devices, Roku devices, Amazon Fire TV, Xbox consoles, and more.

Can I Watch Discovery+ Without Cable?

Yes, you can sign up for Discovery+ independent of a cable subscription, however, consider the channels that come with the streaming service and if there’s any gaps in content. It’s worth noting that Discovery+ currently does not offer live TV so the episodes you view are pre-recorded and will still need a cable package for new episodes and content still unavailable. Find the best TV provider in your area to catch all your favorite content live.