Hulu review: plans, prices and who it is for
Hulu is best bought as part of the Disney+, Hulu bundle: $12.99 a month with ads, only 50 cents more than Hulu alone at $12.49. Ad-free Hulu by itself costs $21.49.
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How much does Hulu cost?
| Plan | Price | Notes |
|---|---|---|
| Hulu (with ads) | $12.49/mo | Also $124.99/year |
| Hulu Premium (no ads) | $21.49/mo | Ad-free on most content |
| Disney+, Hulu Bundle | $12.99/mo | Both services with ads |
| Disney+, Hulu Bundle Premium | $21.99/mo | Both services without ads |
| Hulu + Live TV, Disney+, ESPN Select | $99.99/mo | Live TV package with ads |
| Live TV Only | $98.99/mo | Live channels without the on-demand bundle |
Prices last checked November 9, 2026 on Hulu Help Center: Hulu plans and prices. Taxes and promotional offers not included.
Disney also sells a Disney+, Hulu, HBO Max bundle at $21.99/month with ads or $34.99/month without ads.
Who is Hulu best for?
- Next-day TV episodes and FX series
- People who also want Disney+ (the bundle costs 50 cents more than Hulu alone)
Who should skip it?
- Anyone who only wants one standalone ad-free service at a low price
What do you get with Hulu?
| Cheapest plan | $12.49/mo |
|---|---|
| Ad-free from | $21.49/mo |
| 4K | Limited 4K titles |
| Live sports | Only through Hulu + Live TV, which includes ESPN channels and local networks where available. |
| Kids and family | Kids profiles; most family content sits in Disney+, which is why the bundle is popular. |
| Local channels | Next-day episodes of many network shows on demand. Live locals only with Hulu + Live TV. |
| Free trial | Varies by offer; check the sign-up page. |
What should you know before subscribing?
Hulu's own plans are $12.49 with ads and $21.49 without. Disney prices its bundles so that adding Disney+ costs very little, so most people should compare the bundle, not Hulu alone.
Hulu + Live TV is Disney's live TV package. It bundles live channels with Hulu, Disney+ and ESPN Select for $99.99 a month, and a live-only option lists at $98.99.
Hulu is strong on current TV: many network and FX series arrive the day after they air.
How was this researched?
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Recent news
- Disney+ and Hulu ad-free plans rise to $21.49 a month
Disney raised its standalone ad-free Disney+ and Hulu plans by $2.50 to $21.49 each; the ad-free Disney+, Hulu bundle went to $21.99.