Hulu price and plans: best deals, bundles and cost compared to Netflix, Disney+ and more

Hulu's main subscription plans come down to two different price points based on whether you want ads or not, with the ad-free option being more expensive. However, Hulu has a diverse selection of subscription options that also allows you to access live TV entertainment, bundles and sports content at an extra cost.

Hulu has a streaming library with thousands of fantastic television shows and movies, including original programming like The Bear, and Only Murders in the Building, acclaimed FX content such as Shōgun, and exclusive new releases fresh from theaters. In addition to on-demand content, its Hulu + Live TV plan gets you a roster of over 95 live channels that deliver 24/7 programming. With several different Hulu plans to choose from, there's something here for everyone and we've broken it out all down for you.

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I'm always looking out for any upcoming changes to the Hulu price, so make sure to check back on this page to see all the latest information. If you've already got an account, then make sure to look at our best Hulu movies and Hulu shows to see what you can watch with your subscription.

If you also want to know whether the Hulu plans and prices offer the best deals available compared to the best TV streaming services like HBO Max, Netflix, Prime Video or Apple TV+, then we compare the prices of the most popular VOD services below.

Hulu prices at a glance

The Hulu price has changed a lot since its official launch in 2008. Despite the cost of its ad tier decreasing in early 2019 from $7.99 to $5.99, subscribers have since seen it increase over the years with back-to-back price hikes occurring since 2021 across both of its plans.

The most recent Hulu price hike came into effect on October 17, 2024 as part of a larger Disney subscription hike, which saw increases across both of Hulu's plans and bundles. This required members to fork out an extra $1-2 for Hulu with ads and Hulu without ads, bringing the cost of its ad-supported plan to $9.99.

Hulu’s Live TV bundles, which include access to Disney+ and ESPN, were also increased by $6. This meant that, Hulu + Live TV with ads for on-demand content jumped to $81.99 from $76.99, and that same bundle without ads for on-demand content is now $95.99 from $89.99. See the cost of each Hulu plan 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. It also has two live TV plans that you can subscribe to with or without ads. Both of these 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 at the same time. If that's not enough for you, then there's the option to purchase an Unlimited Screens add-on for $9.99 per month, however, this is only available for those subscribed to the live TV plan.

If you're subscribed to one of Hulu's on-demand plans and want to share your account with people outside of your household, then you'll have to pay extra. Much like Disney+, Hulu introduced a password crackdown on March 14, 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 from your on-demand services, going down the Disney+ bundle route could be the way. However, these plans also saw an increase in fees following multiple Disney+ price hikes over the years. 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. There are now four bundle options, evolving from its previously quite inflexible plan in which it was all or nothing with all three streaming services, including ESPN+, under one payment of $14.99 a month. Luckily, there's now plenty more choice as you can see from the bundle options below.

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

* 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 get a quick indication of how the Hulu price compares to its competitors is to see how it stacks up against their ad-free plans, which you can see in the table below:

As you can see, Hulu is the most expensive major streaming service to subscribe to if you don't want to put up with ads. However, that could change in 2026 when Disney+ and Hulu are combined into a single app.

Disney+ has gradually be combining the two apps for some time. In March 2024, it officially made Hulu part of the Disney+ app and has since been making inroads to merge both streamer's content together.

If you want to dodge any future price increases, then I recommend checking out our pick of the best streaming deals. But if you can wait till November, then it is often the best time of year to get a discounted Hulu subscription – make sure to check our Black Friday Hulu deals guide closer to the time.

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