Many people ask themselves whether Joyn is free, given the advertisement for a paid subscription to Joyn. But the basic offer of the TV streaming service is actually free. But is that enough or is a subscription actually necessary?
Joyn is free: This is what “Joyn FREE” offers
The streaming service Joyn is free. This is made possible by advertisements before and during streaming, which is how Joyn finances itself.
- You can use the Joyn appvia your smartphone, tablet, web browser or television.
- However, you can only view some of Joyn's content after registering (free of charge). However, some series and shows are also available without registering.
- Joyn's free basic offer includes around 60 TV channels that you can watch live. The program selection includes both public and private TV channels. These include the following programs: ARD, ZDF, ZDFneo, Sat.1, Kabel Eins, ProSieben and DMAX.
- In the media library you will find various series and shows that you can access at any time. This also includes originals – series that are only available exclusively on Joyn.
- On Joyn you can watch some series episodes before they are broadcast on TV.
Joyn PLUS+: Paid subscription for more content
In addition to the free streaming option, Joyn also offers a paid subscription. In addition to all the free content, this gives you additional TV channels, series and films to choose from.
- With the paid subscription, you can watch almost 70 TV channels live. This includes six pay-TV channels.
- The offer includes the following programs: Sat.1 Emotions, Kabel Eins Classics and ProSieben Fun.
- With Joyn PLUS+ you have access to other blockbusters, series and Joyn Originals that you can only watch with a paid subscription.
- You can stream various content from Joyn in HD resolution.
- The programs that you can watch for free via Joyn are not ad-free with the subscription. However, content that you only have access to as part of Joyn PLUS+ can be streamed without advertising.
- If you would like to subscribe to Joyn PLUS+, you can test the streaming service with a free trial week.
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