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Hulu pricing (2026)
Hulu starts at $11.99/mo (Hulu (With Ads)), across 4 plans. Best for Cable-cutters who want live local broadcast TV. Every figure links to Hulu's own page and the date we captured it.
At a glance
- Entry price: $11.99/mo (Hulu (With Ads)) · 17% off with annual billing
- Free tier: No · 30-day trial
- Compliance: HIPAA — · SOC 2 — · GDPR —
- Best for: Cable-cutters who want live local broadcast TV; Sports and news viewers needing live network coverage; Disney ecosystem subscribers wanting a unified bundle; Next-day network TV watchers (ABC, NBC, Fox, CBS)
Hulu plans & pricing
| Plan | Monthly | Annual | Billing | Notes | Source |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Hulu (With Ads) | $11.99 | −17% | flat | Ad-supported on-demand streaming library. Annual $119.99/yr. Student rate $1.99/mo where eligible. | dealnews.com |
| Hulu (No Ads) | $18.99 | — | flat | Ad-free on-demand streaming of the full Hulu library (a few titles excluded due to licensing). | dealnews.com |
| Hulu + Live TV (With Ads) | $89.99 | — | flat | Live TV channels plus the ad-supported Hulu library; bundled with Disney+ and ESPN Select at no extra charge. | dealnews.com |
| Hulu + Live TV (No Ads) | $99.99 | — | flat | Live TV plus the ad-free Hulu on-demand library; bundled with Disney+ (No Ads) and ESPN Select. | dealnews.com |
Last verified 2026-06-13. https://www.dealnews.com/features/hulu/monthly-cost/ (2026 pricing guide; on-demand and Hulu + Live TV tiers corroborated via cordcuttersnews.com and yardbarker.com 2026 plan guides) Cross-checked against cordcuttersnews.com.
Capabilities
Integrations: Disney+ included in all Hulu + Live TV plans, ESPN Select included in all Hulu + Live TV plans, Unlimited Screens add-on ($9.99/mo) for unlimited simultaneous home streams, Enhanced Cloud DVR add-on, Disney Bundle (Disney+, Hulu, ESPN) available as standalone bundle, Student rate $1.99/mo (Hulu With Ads).
Key features: Unlimited Cloud DVR with 9-month retention (Live TV plans); 95+ live channels including local ABC, CBS, NBC, FOX affiliates (Live TV plans); Next-day access to current-season network programming; Hulu Originals library; Disney+ and ESPN content accessible within Hulu app (Live TV bundle); Add-on channel packages (HBO, Showtime, Starz) available; Student discount — $1.99/mo on With Ads plan.
Plan limits: Base plans: 2 simultaneous streams; Unlimited Screens add-on required for more than 2 streams (home network only); Offline downloads available on No Ads plans (select titles, limits unspecified); Cloud DVR 9-month retention on Live TV plans; Free trial: 30 days (on-demand standalone), 3 days (Live TV).
Frequently asked questions
How much does Hulu cost?
Hulu starts at $11.99/mo (Hulu (With Ads)); it has 4 published plans. Verified 2026-06-13.
Is Hulu cheaper billed annually?
Yes. Hulu publishes a 17% discount for paying annually (on the Hulu (With Ads) plan). Verified 2026-06-13.
What are cheaper alternatives to Hulu?
Cheaper streaming video than Hulu (entry $11.99/mo) include Peacock at $7.99/mo, Netflix at $8.99/mo, Paramount+ at $8.99/mo. Verified 2026-06-13.
Does Hulu support HIPAA?
Hulu HIPAA support: —. SOC 2: —. GDPR: —.
Does Hulu have a free plan?
Hulu free tier: No; 30-day free trial.
Hulu vs alternatives
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Cheaper streaming video alternatives
- HBO Max from $10.99/mo
- Netflix from $8.99/mo
- Paramount+ from $8.99/mo
- Amazon Prime Video from $8.99/mo
- Peacock from $7.99/mo