Disney+ Plans, Prices, and Alternatives (2026)

Disney+ (With Ads) at $12.49/mo is the cheapest plan; the Hulu bundle costs only slightly more, and there is no free trial.

Prices verified Oct 12, 2026 Prices before taxes

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Disney+ plans and bundles

Every plan and bundle sold on the Disney+ site, at the recurring monthly rate. Introductory offers are noted where we saw them.

Disney+ (With Ads)

$12.49/mo
  • Full HD
  • 2 simultaneous streams
  • No downloads

Disney+ Premium (No Ads)

$21.49/mo

Annual: $214.99/yr

  • 4K UHD and HDR where available
  • 4 simultaneous streams
  • Downloads on up to 10 devices

Disney+, Hulu Bundle (With Ads)

$12.99/mo
  • Disney+ and Hulu on-demand
  • 2 streams

Intro offer seen Oct 12, 2026: $11.99/mo for 6 months, then $12.99/mo.

Disney+, Hulu Bundle Premium (No Ads)

$21.99/mo
  • Ad-free Disney+ and Hulu
  • 4K on Disney+ content
  • 4 streams

Intro offer seen Oct 12, 2026: $19.99/mo for 6 months, then $21.99/mo.

Disney+, Hulu, ESPN Select Bundle

$21.99/mo
  • Adds ESPN Select (formerly ESPN+) on-demand and streaming-only events

$32.99/mo for the no-ads version.

Disney+, Hulu, ESPN Unlimited Bundle

$35.99/mo
  • Adds ESPN's full linear and streaming slate

$44.99/mo for the no-ads version.

Prices are recurring monthly rates for new subscribers as shown on the provider's website on Oct 12, 2026, before taxes and fees. Promotional pricing, where offered, is noted separately. Check current pricing on the provider's site.

Disney+ compared with three alternatives

Other on-demand libraries with a cheap ad tier. Lowest recurring monthly rate, verified Oct 12, 2026.

FeatureDisney+NetflixPeacockParamount+
Starting price$12.49/mo$8.99/mo$8.99/mo$8.99/mo
Ad-free optionPremiumStandard and PremiumPremium Plus (live events keep ads)Premium (live TV keeps ads)
4KPremium onlyPremium onlyPremium Plus, select titlesPremium, select titles
Simultaneous streams2 or 42 to 433
Live sportsVia ESPN bundles onlySelect live eventsNFL, NBA, Premier League (Premium)NFL on CBS, Champions League
Free trialNoneNoneNone (direct)None since Jan 2026
Annual billingPremium onlyNoAll tiersBoth tiers
ContractNoneNoneNoneNone

Reviews: Disney+, Netflix, Peacock, Paramount+. See the on-demand ranking.

Disney+ and two alternatives

Lowest recurring price, the plan it applies to, and the verification date.

  1. Our top pick
    #1

    Disney+

    Family Favorite

    The family catalog, with flexible bundles

    • Disney, Pixar, Marvel, Star Wars, Nat Geo
    • Bundles with Hulu and ESPN available
    • Premium adds 4K and 4 streams

    No free trial; price rises every October

    • On-Demand
    • 4K4K
    • No Contract
    • ADAd Plan
    From$12.49/mo

    With ads; $21.49 Premium (no ads, 4K)

    Best for families

    Editorial scoreVery good7.9/10

    Verified Oct 12, 2026

  2. #2

    Netflix

    On-Demand Library

    The biggest streaming library for originals and movies

    • Largest original series and film library
    • Plans from $8.99/mo with ads
    • Works on virtually every device

    4K only on the $26.99 Premium plan

    • On-Demand
    • 4K4K
    • No Contract
    • ADAd Plan
    From$8.99/mo

    Standard with ads; $19.99 ad-free

    Best for on-demand originals

    Editorial scoreExcellent8.5/10

    Verified Oct 12, 2026

Key facts

  • No free trial; introductory bundle discounts instead.
  • With Ads: full HD, two streams, no downloads.
  • Premium: no ads, 4K/HDR, four streams, downloads, annual option.
  • Only the ESPN Unlimited bundle includes live ESPN channels.
  • Prices have risen every October since 2020; latest October 21, 2026.
  • Account sharing limited to one household; extra members cost more.
Current subscription options
  • Two standalone tiers: With Ads (full HD, two streams, no downloads) and Premium (no ads, 4K with HDR where supported, four streams, downloads on up to ten devices, the only annual option, roughly two months free vs. monthly).
  • Four bundles: Disney+ and Hulu (with or without ads), plus ESPN Select (formerly ESPN+, on-demand and streaming-only sports, not the ESPN channel) or ESPN Unlimited (full ESPN linear and streaming slate, the only Disney+ product with live national sports).
  • Hulu content is viewable inside the Disney+ app, and hulu.com redirects to disneyplus.com.
Advertised intro price vs. recurring cost
  • Standalone plans are not discounted for new subscribers; the Hulu bundles were advertised at a lower rate for the first six months on Oct 12, 2026, then step up to the regular price shown on the cards.
  • The October 21, 2026 increase is reflected here; subscribers who signed up earlier may see it on their next billing cycle.
  • Annual Premium is the only way to lock a price for twelve months. See the cancellation and billing guide.
Bundles explained
  • Hulu bundle: Disney's family catalog plus Hulu's network TV and adult-oriented originals, barely more than Disney+ alone at the with-ads tier.
  • ESPN Select bundle: ESPN+ sports (out-of-market college games, some soccer), not Monday Night Football or NBA games.
  • ESPN Unlimited bundle: the real sports product, priced like a sports-focused live TV plan. Check the sports ranking and ESPN guide first.
  • Disney also sells a bundle with HBO Max and offers Disney+ with Hulu + Live TV; see the Hulu guide.
Free trial status
  • No free trial as of Oct 12, 2026; Disney retired trials in 2019.
  • Sites advertising a Disney+ trial are out of date or describing a partner promotion (for example, a wireless carrier).
  • The with-ads plan is the lowest-risk way to sample it; no contract, cancel before the next billing date.
Content and device considerations
  • Library: Disney animation, Pixar, Marvel, Star Wars, National Geographic, plus Hulu for bundle subscribers. No live TV, locals, or live sports without the ESPN Unlimited bundle.
  • Ad tier: ads before and during titles, 1080p cap, no downloads.
  • Runs on Roku, Fire TV, Apple TV, Google TV, Samsung and LG TVs, Xbox, PlayStation, iOS, Android, and browsers. 4K, HDR, and Dolby Atmos need Premium and a compatible TV. Profiles, kids mode, and GroupWatch on all plans. See device compatibility.
Who should pick Disney+, and who should not
  • Pick it if your household has children or follows Marvel or Star Wars; the with-ads price is in Netflix's cheapest range.
  • Pick the Hulu bundle if you also want network TV; the increment is small.
  • Pick ESPN Unlimited only after confirming on our NFL, NBA, or NHL pages that ESPN carries your games.
  • Skip it if you want adult-oriented originals above all (Netflix), need live locals (live TV services), or want a trial first. Yearly October increases mean your sign-up rate is unlikely to hold beyond a year. Scoring: How We Rank.

Disney+ FAQ

Does Disney+ have a free trial?

No, not since 2019. It uses introductory bundle pricing instead, with no contract.

Is Hulu included with Disney+?

Only in the bundles. The with-ads Disney+ and Hulu bundle costs only slightly more than standalone Disney+, and Hulu content appears inside the Disney+ app.

Can I watch live ESPN on Disney+?

Only with the Disney+, Hulu, ESPN Unlimited bundle. ESPN Select adds on-demand and streaming-only sports, not the ESPN channel; Disney+ alone has occasional simulcasts.

What does the ad-supported plan leave out?

4K and HDR, downloads, and two of the four streams, plus it shows ads.

Does Disney+ raise prices every year?

Every October since 2020; the latest took effect October 21, 2026 and is reflected here.

Sources

Plan names and prices were read from the Disney+ site on Oct 12, 2026 and render from our evidence store. Secondary reporting was used for the price-increase history.

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