The Great Courses Plus Review
The Great Courses Plus is the streaming home of more than 18,000 hours of engaging courses designed to enrich and improve your life. Academically comprehensive and relentlessly engaging, their courses bring lifelong learners face-to-face with the world’s greatest professors and subject matter experts on topics ranging from science and history to philosophy and religion to travel and professional growth. Always ad-free, The Great Courses Plus is the place to experience the pure joy of learning—anytime, anywhere.
A paid subscription to The Great Courses Plus includes:
- Special discounts on purchased DVDs and digital downloads from The Great Courses
- Free shipping from The Great Courses on all orders shipped in the United States and Canada
- Access to PDFs of the guidebooks or workbooks
Review
We tested The Great Courses Plus and other subscription streaming services for more than 100 hours. The Great Courses Plus is compatible with Amazon Fire TV, Apple TV, Roku, Android TV, iPhone/iPad, Mac, Windows, and Sony Smart TV.
Features
No Parental Controls
There are no parental controls for The Great Courses Plus.
Amazon Prime Video, Apple TV+, Disney+, Max, Hulu, Netflix, Paramount Plus, Peacock, Paramount+ with SHOWTIME, and STARZ have parental control features.
Offline Downloads
The Great Courses Plus allows you to download certain content for offline viewing.
Compatible Devices
The Great Courses Plus is compatible with these devices:
The Great Courses Plus is not compatible with Google Chromecast, Android Phone/Tablet, PlayStation, Xbox, Nintendo, LG Smart TV, Samsung Smart TV, VIZIO Smart TV, or onn devices.
Tech Specs
720p HD
(Up to 1080p HD)
Most video streams are in 720p HD. Some video streams are available in 1080p HD.
Stereo Sound
Content has stereo audio.