Hulu price and plans: best deals, bundles, and cost compared to Netflix, HBO Max, and more

Hulu might be the little sibling to Disney+, but it's still one of the world's best streaming services in its own right.

Well, if you can look past its price points. Whether you're looking at its ad-free or ad-supported offerings, Hulu is one of the most expensive platforms around – and that means it can be hard to justify spending your hard-earned cash on either tier.

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Thankfully, there are a host of money-saving streaming packages that Hulu is a part of. And, with the ad-supported Disney+ and Hulu bundle currently 62% off for Black Friday, there are cost-effective ways of gaining access to its suite of content.

So, what are you waiting for? Dive into our expert guide to learn more on the price of Hulu as a standalone service, its various bundles, and more important information on the streaming giant.

Hulu prices at a glance

The cost of Hulu has changed a lot since its official launch in 2008. In a rare move, we even saw a reduction in its price in early 2019, with Hulu being available for just $5.99 per month.

Unfortunately, Disney has raised prices across the board since then. As of October 2025, Hulu (With Ads) will make you part with $11.99 a month and $119.99 for an annual subscription, while its ad-free offering is still locked in at $18.99 for a monthly subscription.

That's just Hulu as a standalone product, too. Hulu's Live TV Only tier rose to $88.99 per month in late October, too, while a separate price hike in October 2024 saw the Hulu + Live TV, Disney+ and ESPN bundle jump to $89.99 a month. That's the ads-based tier as well – you'll have to pay even more for that package that doesn't come with ad breaks.

For a rundown on what every standalone Hulu offering and bundle provides, check out the table below:

Hulu plans at a glance

Hulu has two main plans to choose from for its on-demand service that depend on whether you want ads or not (as well as other features). It also offers various bundles with its live TV plans, which include Disney+ and ESPN Select that you can subscribe to with or without ads.

Additionally, both plans can be bundled with other Disney services as well as multiple add-ons for other services, including HBO Max, Cinemax, Paramount+ with Showtime, and Starz (see further below for pricing).

In terms of features, every Hulu plan allows you stream on two screens concurrently. If that's not enough for you, you can purchase an Unlimited Screens add-on for $9.99 per month. However, this is only available for those subscribed to the Live TV plan, which only raises the cost further.

If you're subscribed to one of Hulu's on-demand plans and want to share your account with people outside of your household, you'll have to pay extra. Much like Disney+, Hulu introduced a password crackdown in March 2024 that prohibits users from sharing their accounts unless they pay for an extra member – the prices of which vary depending on which plan you're on (see below).

If you want to get more bang for your buck, going down the Disney+ bundle route is another option available to you. However, these plans have gone up in price in recent years, too. Find out how much each Disney+ plan costs for more information.

By far the best bundle offer is that you can throw together Disney+ and Hulu from $10.99 a month. Even better, as we stated in this article's introduction, you can grab a 12-month ad-supported Disney+ and Hulu bundle for 62% off. In short: you'll pay $4.99 a month for an annual subscription, which represents a $95 saving. It's only available until Monday, December 1 at 11:59pm PT, though, so grab it while you can.

That bundle aside, there are three other options available to you if you want to add even more streamers to your monthly or yearly plan. Check out the table below for more details on them:

As listed below, additional services can be included for an extra monthly fee:

• Unlimited Screens - $9.99
• Enhanced Cloud DVR - $9.99
• Unlimited Screens + Enhanced DVR - $14.98
• Entertainment Add-on - $7.99
• Español Add-on - $4.99
• Sports Add-on - $9.99
• HBO Max with ads - $9.99
• HBO Max without ads - $16.99
• Cinemax - $9.99
• Paramount+ with Showtime - $12.99
• Starz - $10.99
• ESPN Unlimited - $29.99
• ESPN Select - $11.99 (12.99 from October 21, 2025)

* Adverts will remain on live TV broadcasts, while a handful of shows are bookmarked by adverts, due to rights issues.

How does the Hulu price compare to other streaming services?

The best way to see how Hulu compares to its competitors – monetarily, anyway – is to see how it stacks up against their ad-free plans. So, read on for more details:

Right now, Hulu is the most expensive service if you don't want to put up with ads. That could change in 2026 when Disney+ and Hulu are combined into a single app but, for the time being, it'll be a costly endeavor to sign up to it as a standalone platform.

If you want to dodge any future price increases, we recommend checking out our best streaming deals piece. And, once we learn more about the ongoing integration of Disney+ and Hulu into a single streamer, plus any effects that has on Disney's price points, we'll let you know.

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