Hulu Plans, Prices, and Alternatives (2026)
Hulu is sold through Disney+: the cheapest route is the Disney+ and Hulu bundle with ads; Hulu + Live TV starts at $99.99/mo.
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Hulu on-demand: Disney+ and Hulu bundles
Bundle rows include Hulu; standalone Disney+ rows are shown for comparison.
Disney+ (With Ads)
$12.49/mo- Full HD
- 2 simultaneous streams
- No downloads
Disney+ Premium (No Ads)
$21.49/moAnnual: $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.
Hulu + Live TV plans
Every live TV plan bundles Disney+ and ESPN Select.
Hulu + Live TV, Disney+, and ESPN Select (With Ads)
$99.99/mo- 95+ live channels including locals, ESPN, TNT
- Hulu on-demand library
- Disney+ (with ads) and ESPN Select
- Unlimited DVR
- 2 simultaneous streams
Hulu Premium + Live TV, Disney+ Premium, and ESPN Select
$109.99/mo- Ad-free Hulu and Disney+ libraries (live TV still has ads)
- Same channel lineup
- Unlimited DVR
- 2 simultaneous streams; unlimited screens add-on $9.99
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.
Hulu compared with three alternatives
YouTube TV is the live TV comparison; Peacock and Netflix compare with the on-demand bundle. Lowest recurring monthly rate, verified Oct 12, 2026.
| Feature | Hulu + Live TV | YouTube TV | Peacock | Netflix |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Starting price | $99.99/mo | $82.99/mo | $8.99/mo | $8.99/mo |
| Live local channels | Most markets | Most markets | NBC only (Premium Plus) | No |
| Simultaneous streams | 2 (add-on for unlimited) | 3 | 3 | 2 to 4 |
| Cloud DVR | Unlimited, 9 months | Unlimited, 9 months | N/A | N/A |
| On-demand library | Hulu plus Disney+ | Network on-demand | NBC, Bravo, Universal | Largest originals slate |
| Free trial | Varies (short) | Varies by promotion | None | None |
| Contract | None | None | None | None |
Reviews: Hulu + Live TV, YouTube TV, Peacock, Netflix. See Hulu + Live TV alternatives.
Hulu + Live TV and two alternatives
Lowest recurring price, the plan it applies to, and the verification date.
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Live TV plus three on-demand libraries in one plan
- 95+ live channels with locals, ESPN, TNT
- Includes Hulu, Disney+ and ESPN Select
- Unlimited cloud DVR
2 streams unless you add $9.99/mo
- Live TV
- Sports
- DVR
- On-Demand
- No Contract
From$99.99/moWith ads, rate effective Oct 21, 2026; $109.99 Premium
Best bundle: live TV plus Disney+ and ESPN
Editorial scoreVery good7.4/10Verified Oct 12, 2026
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The best all-around cable replacement
- 100+ channels incl. ABC, CBS, NBC, FOX, ESPN
- Unlimited cloud DVR, 3 streams
- Intro offer: $59.99/mo for 2 months
$82.99/mo after the intro period
- Live TV
- Sports
- DVR
- Free Trial
- No Contract
From$82.99/moBase Plan; promo $59.99 for 2 months for new members
Best live TV overall
Editorial scoreExcellent8.0/10Verified Oct 12, 2026
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NFL, NBA and Premier League without a cable bundle
- Sunday Night Football and NBA on NBC
- Most Premier League matches
- Annual plans on every tier
Select tier has no live sports
- Sports
- On-Demand
- No Contract
- Ad Plan
From$8.99/moSelect tier (no sports); Premium $12.99
Best value for NFL, NBA, and Premier League
Editorial scoreVery good7.7/10Verified Oct 12, 2026
Key facts
- hulu.com redirects to disneyplus.com; Hulu app merging into Disney+.
- On-demand bundles: no free trial, six-month intro discount seen.
- Hulu + Live TV: short trial sometimes offered; confirm at sign-up.
- Hulu + Live TV: 95-plus channels, two streams, unlimited DVR.
- Both plans include Disney+ and ESPN Select.
- October 21, 2026 Disney price increase applies to both products.
Current subscription options
- On-demand: Hulu's next-day network shows, FX and Hulu originals, and films, sold bundled with Disney+. With-ads bundle is the cheap entry; Premium removes ads from both libraries and adds 4K on Disney+ content and four streams.
- Hulu + Live TV: ABC, CBS, NBC, FOX in most markets, ESPN, TNT, unlimited DVR, two streams. The two plans differ only in whether on-demand libraries show ads; live TV always does. An unlimited-screens add-on lifts the stream limit at home.
- It is the only live TV service that also carries the 47 streaming-exclusive NHL games; see the NHL page.
Advertised intro price vs. recurring cost
- On Oct 12, 2026 the Disney+ and Hulu bundles were advertised at a reduced rate for six months before reverting to the regular price on the cards. Hulu + Live TV had no intro discount.
- Subscribers who signed up before October 21, 2026 may see the earlier price until their next billing date; some trackers still listed previous rates in September.
- No annual option for Hulu + Live TV or the on-demand bundles; only standalone Disney+ Premium bills annually. See the cancellation and billing guide.
Bundles explained
- On-demand: Disney+ and Hulu is the base; adding ESPN Select (streaming-only sports) or ESPN Unlimited (full ESPN channel slate) creates three-service bundles, each with and without ads.
- Hulu + Live TV already includes Disney+ and ESPN Select, so do not buy an on-demand bundle on top.
- See the Disney+ guide for ESPN tiers and the ESPN guide for why ESPN Select is not the ESPN channel.
Free trial status
- On-demand bundles: no free trial; introductory pricing instead.
- Hulu + Live TV: a trial of about three days has been reported for eligible new subscribers but was not shown on the plans page we checked on Oct 12, 2026; treat it as "varies."
- Any trial requires a payment method and converts to paid unless canceled.
Content and device considerations
- Strengths: next-day ABC, FOX, and NBC shows, FX, originals; with Disney+ one of the broadest on-demand catalogs. Hulu + Live TV adds live ESPN, TNT, locals, and ESPN Select.
- Weak points: two-stream limit, limited RSN coverage, 4K live TV unconfirmed.
- Runs on Roku, Fire TV, Apple TV, Google TV, Samsung and LG TVs, Xbox, PlayStation, iOS, Android, and browsers. Expect interface changes during 2026; see device compatibility.
Who should pick Hulu, and who should not
- Pick the Disney+ and Hulu bundle if you watch network TV the day after it airs and want Disney's catalog in one subscription.
- Pick Hulu + Live TV if you want one bill for live channels and three libraries and rarely need more than two streams; it is the most complete single subscription we rank.
- Skip Hulu + Live TV if price comes first (YouTube TV costs less with three streams; Sling far less), you need RSNs (Fubo, DIRECTV STREAM), or you dislike interface changes.
- Skip the on-demand bundle if you want no ads at the lowest price; the ad-free bundle costs considerably more. Scoring: How We Rank.
Hulu FAQ
Can I still subscribe to Hulu on its own?
On the Disney+ site, Hulu is sold as the Disney+ and Hulu bundle; hulu.com redirects to disneyplus.com and Hulu content appears inside the Disney+ app.
Does Hulu + Live TV include Disney+?
Yes. Both plans include Disney+ (with ads on the base plan, ad-free on Premium) and ESPN Select.
Is there a Hulu free trial?
Not for the on-demand bundles. A short Hulu + Live TV trial has been reported but was not shown on the plans page we checked; confirm at sign-up.
How many people can watch at once?
Two on Hulu + Live TV (unlimited-screens add-on for home). The with-ads bundle allows two streams, Premium four.
Sources
Plan names and prices were read from the Disney+ and Hulu plans page on Oct 12, 2026 and render from our evidence store.
- https://www.disneyplus.com/hulu
- https://techcrunch.com/2025/10/29/its-official-fubo-is-combining-with-hulu-live-tv
- https://www.tomsguide.com/entertainment/disney-plus/disney-confirms-another-price-hike-heres-how-much-youll-pay-now
Accessed Oct 12, 2026. See the editorial policy for how we verify facts.
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