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Hulu Pricing: Cost and Plans Comparison

  • Next-day series streaming
  • Large library of TV shows and movies
  • Save money with the Disney Bundle

Streaming plans starting at

$9.99/mo.

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Hulu

$9.99/mo.

or

$99.99/yr.

  • Next-day series streaming
  • Large library of TV shows and movies
  • 1080p and 4K video
  • 2 streams

View Plan

Hulu (No Ads)

$18.99/mo.

  • Next-day series streaming
  • Large library of TV shows and movies
  • 1080p and 4K video
  • 2 streams

View Plan

Explore Hulu’s cost and plans

Packages Monthly price Annual price Video quality Ads? Streams Details
Hulu $9.99/mo. $99.99/yr. 1080p, 4K 2 View Plan
Hulu (No Ads) $18.99/mo. 1080p, 4K 2 View Plan

Data as of post date.

Standalone Hulu offers just two straightforward plans: Hulu and Hulu (No Ads). As you might be able to guess, the baseline Hulu package has ads, and the more expensive one does not. Other than the fact that you can get an annual discount on the ad-supported plan, that’s the only real difference between the two tiers.

This can be a good thing or a bad thing. Unlike other services, Hulu doesn’t paywall its 4K content behind expensive upgrades. However, you also don’t get the ability to upgrade to more than two streams, which is an oddity in today’s streaming landscape. Most other services let you upgrade to at least three or four—and Apple TV+ offers six!

I always prefer the ad-free experience, but the difference in price between Hulu and Hulu (No Ads) is almost insulting. If you want it to sting a little less, you could upgrade to the Disney Bundle’s Duo Premium. It’ll be a dollar more, but at least you’ll also get Disney+ for your money, and you won’t have to deal with Hulu’s janky interface*. Plus, you’ll technically only be paying about $9.50/mo. per service.

*One of the best things about the Disney Bundle is that you can access all of Hulu’s top-of-the-line content through Disney+’s interface. Hulu’s platform has tanked in reliability since the Disney acquisition, and it’s easier to not deal with it at all. That’s why I named the Disney Bundle, and not Hulu, the Best of the Best in 2025—it’s the best streaming service experience if you experience it a certain way.

How much does Hulu cost per month?

Graph showing Hulu’s prices rising from 2021 to 2025.
Like all things, Hulu is a lot more expensive than it was a few years ago. (Source: CableTV.com)

Hulu’s customers are getting tired

Hulu’s popularity has significantly decreased. In 2023, customers gave Hulu an 80% customer satisfaction rate. That number dropped to 75% in 2025, pushing it several places down in our Customer Satisfaction rankings.

Hulu’s reliability score took a sizable hit in 2025, dropping from 76% to 69%. This is likely why its overall satisfaction rating dropped as well—customers are getting frustrated with Hulu’s interface and technical issues.

What percentage of Hulu customers are satisfied?

Graph showing Hulu’s customer satisfaction going up from 2022 to 2023 and down from 2024 to 2025.
Hulu has never been the most popular service, but it’s lost a lot of goodwill in 2025, especially from poor reliability. (Source: CableTV.com)

What customers say about Hulu

“The platform constantly freezes and the pausing doesn’t work well at all. The price keeps increasing.”

–Debra S., California

“I’m not a big fan of Hulu in general. They don’t have the oomph they used to have.”

–N. Z., Massachusetts

How how customer satisfaction changed?

Graph showing Hulu’s satisfaction rating going down from 2024 to 2025, while its competitors’ ratings went up.
Of these five popular streaming providers, Hulu is the only one whose overall satisfaction decreased from 2024 to 2025. (Source: CableTV.com)

See what the CableTV.com editorial staff thinks of Hulu

I wasn’t surprised to see that other customers have also been struggling with Hulu recently. Ever since Disney combined Disney+ and Hulu’s login credentials under one username and password, I’ve struggled to log into my family’s Hulu account.

The one saving grace for me has been the Disney Bundle. Since we subscribe to both services together, I can access all the Hulu content I want from Disney+’s interface, switching seamlessly between Deli Boys and Doctor Who.

Unfortunately, this only goes one way. If you’ve been having trouble logging into your Disney+ account, you’re out of luck. But hey, at least it hasn’t given me trouble for living outside my parents’ household yet!

[—Olivia Bono, Staff Writer, CableTV.com]

Pros

  • Great library of shows
  • Next-day episodes from cable TV
  • Bundles with Disney+

Cons

  • Poor reliability
  • High prices
  • Only two streams

Looking to try before you buy?

Screenshot of Hulu’s homepage.

Hulu offers a fantastic free trial period of 30 days, giving you plenty of time to try it out for yourself before you commit to the real deal.

Students get even more savings with Hulu’s excellent student discount, and everyone else can combine their subscription with Disney+ using a Disney Bundle plan.

For the full scoop on these offers and more, check out our Hulu deals page.

Hulu’s features and user experience

Hulu shares a lot of features with its competitors, but lacks live events unless you upgrade to Hulu + Live TV.

Premium add-ons

One of Hulu’s key advantages is the ability to add other streaming services to your bill. Pick from Max, Cinemax, Paramount+ with SHOWTIME, and STARZ to supersize your television experience.

Parental Controls

Verify each profile’s age with a birthdate and restrict access to other profiles using a PIN number. Be careful though: it’s hard to change a profile’s designation once it’s set.

4K and HD video

Hulu allows 4K viewing on all plans, unlike many of its competitors.

Shareability

Hulu allows several user profiles, but only two simultaneous streams. Also, you’re technically not allowed to share your password outside your household.

Hulu cost FAQ

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How do you get Hulu for $2 a month?

The $2.00/mo. deal is available to college students, who can take advantage of Hulu’s student discount for the entire duration of their college enrollment. Just use Spotify’s connection with SheerID to validate your student status (you’ll probably have to provide some information and log in with your school credentials) and you’re good to go!

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