CuriosityStream plans & pricing
2 plans, from $5.99/mo. Price history.
Prices verified as of October 14, 2026.
TL;DR
- Annual billing: offered, saves up to 44% vs monthly
- Cheapest way to watch: Standard Annual at $49.99/yr (about $4.17/mo)
Which plan should you pick?
- Cheapest ad-free documentary library in the bundle space.
- Annual billing at $49.99/yr works out to $4.17/mo.
What is CuriosityStream?
CuriosityStream is a documentary streaming service covering science, nature, history, technology and current events: thousands of documentaries and docuseries, ad-free and in 4K. It was founded by John Hendricks, who also founded the Discovery Channel. The optional Smart Bundle adds partner services Tastemade+, Kidstream, SOMM TV and Curiosity University alongside the core library.
Plans compared
| Plan | Monthly | Annual | Ads | Resolution | Streams | Downloads | Notes |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Standard | $5.99/mo | $49.99/yr (save 30%) | No | — | — | — | Full documentary library, 4K, ad-free. Annual plan $49.99/yr (~$4.17/mo). |
| Smart Bundle | $11.99/mo | $79.99/yr (save 44%) | No | — | — | — | Adds Tastemade+, Kidstream, SOMM TV, Curiosity University. Annual $79.99/yr (~$6.67/mo). |
Price history
Every verified CuriosityStream price change Dormant tracks. The full chart is on the price history page.
| Date | Plan | Monthly price |
|---|---|---|
| March 18, 2015 | Standard | $2.99/mo (first tracked) |
| March 27, 2023 | Standard | $2.99 → $4.99/mo |
| By October 2, 2026 (date of increase unknown) | Standard | $4.99 → $5.99/mo |
Switching plans
Change plans from Manage Plan in the Plan and Payment section of Your Account page. Billing is prorated when upgrading to the Smart Bundle.
Thinking of leaving instead? How to cancel CuriosityStream, step by step.
Quick answers
Straight answers to the pricing questions people actually ask.
How much is CuriosityStream per month?
CuriosityStream costs $5.99/month for Standard, the cheapest service Dormant tracks. The annual Standard plan is $49.99/year.
How much is CuriosityStream for a year?
CuriosityStream Standard costs $49.99/year, about 30% less than paying $5.99/month. The Smart Bundle is $79.99/year.
When did CuriosityStream last raise prices?
CuriosityStream Standard is $5.99/month as of October 2, 2026, up from the $4.99 tracked since March 2023. It launched at $2.99/month in 2015.
How do I cancel CuriosityStream?
See Dormant's step-by-step guide: How to cancel CuriosityStream. After you cancel, you keep access until the end of your billing period.
Last verified: October 14, 2026 (checked against the sources listed below; prices can change and vary by region).
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