Quick take
Who discovery+ is best for
Reality, food, home, and true-crime fans who mainly want Discovery networks without paying for Max.
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discovery+ subscription cost
Reality, food, home, and true-crime fans who mainly want Discovery networks without paying for Max.
Default planAd-Free · $9.99/mo
Starting price$5.99/mo
Official sourceLinked below
Pricing snapshot
What you should know before paying
Starting price: $5.99/mo
Free trial or free tier: Check the discovery+ official page for any active free trial offers.
Student pricing: No public student discount is highlighted for discovery+ right now. Check the official pricing page for current eligibility.
Current pricing
Current plans and prices
Primary source:discovery+ official pricing
Prices verified: March 30, 2026
Prices change: Prices and promotions can change quickly, so always confirm the current terms on the official provider page before you subscribe, upgrade, or cancel.
Student pricing: No public student discount is highlighted for discovery+ right now. Check the official pricing page for current eligibility.
Ad-supported
Ad-Lite
$5.99/mo
No public annual price highlighted
HGTV, Food Network, TLC, ID and more • Low-cost unscripted catalog • Ads
What changes on this plan
- HGTV, Food Network, TLC, ID and more
- Low-cost unscripted catalog
- Note: Ads
Most popular
Ad-Free
$9.99/mo
No public annual price highlighted
Ad-free unscripted viewing • Downloads on supported devices
What changes on this plan
- Ad-free unscripted viewing
- Downloads on supported devices
- Note: Separate from Max
Billing notes
Free trial, annual billing, and discounts
Free trial or free tier: Check the discovery+ official page for any active free trial offers.
Annual comparison: No annual benchmark is highlighted in this snapshot, so monthly pricing is the clearest comparison point.
Student pricing: No public student discount is highlighted for discovery+ right now. Check the official pricing page for current eligibility.
Before you subscribe
What to double-check on the official page
Prices and promotions can change quickly, so always confirm the current terms on the official provider page before you subscribe, upgrade, or cancel.
Check billing frequency, cancellation terms, and whether any limited-time discounts are still active.
Closest competitors
Services that are closest to this one
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$9.99/mo default plan
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Gaia
$9.92/mo default plan
Viewers comparing entertainment subscriptions and wanting the official plan ladder summarized more clearly first.
BET+
$10.99/mo default plan
Fans of BET originals and a more focused niche entertainment subscription than the major streamers.
Lower-cost options
Cheaper substitutes worth checking
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$7.99/mo default plan
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Paramount+
$7.99/mo default plan
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Peacock
$7.99/mo default plan
NBC shows, Premier League, WWE, classic sitcoms like The Office and Parks & Rec
FAQs
Common questions
What is the cheapest discovery+ plan and is it worth it?
discovery+'s lowest paid plan is Ad-Lite at $5.99/mo. HGTV, Food Network, TLC, ID and more • Low-cost unscripted catalog • Ads Compare this against alternatives in Streaming Video to see if the price-to-feature tradeoff makes sense for your use case.
How much does discovery+ cost per year?
discovery+ does not currently offer an annual discount. Paying monthly for the Ad-Free plan would cost $119.88 over a full year.
Does discovery+ have a free trial or free tier?
Check the discovery+ official page for any active free trial offers.
How many plans does discovery+ have and what is the difference?
discovery+ offers 2 plans ranging from $5.99/mo to $9.99/mo. The main differences between plans typically include content quality, concurrent streams or seats, and whether ads are shown. See the full plan comparison above for details.
Is discovery+ worth the price compared to alternatives?
Reality, food, home, and true-crime fans who mainly want Discovery networks without paying for Max. Closest competitors in Streaming Video include Apple TV+, Gaia, BET+. Compare features and pricing to find the best fit for your needs.
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