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The Hulu plan lineup at a glance
Hulu offers standalone on-demand plans and Hulu + Live TV plans. Its standalone options are Hulu (With Ads) and Hulu Premium. Hulu + Live TV adds more than 100 live channels, unlimited DVR, Disney+ access, and ESPN Select. Hulu’s current Live TV plans also include additional ESPN Unlimited content through the ESPN app. You can dig into the full service on our Hulu hub page.
Hulu’s main English-language lineup includes ad-supported and Premium versions of both its standalone service and Hulu + Live TV. Hulu Premium removes most ads from the Hulu streaming library and adds downloads, but select live and linear content can still contain ads. With Hulu Premium + Live TV, live channels and VOD content available through the Live TV plan can also include ads. Hulu + Live TV is the current 2026 Editor’s Choice on our best live TV streaming services rankings. Current sign-up offers across live and on-demand Hulu plans are tracked on our streaming TV deals page.
Ready to sort out which Hulu plan actually fits your household? Here’s how the on-demand and live-TV tiers break down.
How much do Hulu TV plans cost?
Hulu Plans and Pricing
| Package Name | Price | Free Trial | Channel count |
|---|---|---|---|
Hulu (With Ads) | $11.99/mo. | — | — |
Hulu Premium (No Ads) | $18.99/mo. | — | — |
Live TV Only - Hulu | $89.99/mo. | 3 days | 75+ |
Data effective as of post date.
Hulu’s standalone options are Hulu (With Ads) and Hulu Premium. Both provide access to Hulu’s streaming library and support up to two simultaneous streams.
Hulu Premium removes ad interruptions from most library content and lets subscribers download select titles on supported mobile devices. Due to streaming rights, a few shows can still include a brief ad before and after each episode, and select live and linear content can contain ads. You can compare Hulu with other on-demand services on our best streaming services rankings.
Hulu + Live TV currently includes more than 100 live channels, unlimited DVR, Disney+, and ESPN Select, with additional ESPN Unlimited content available through the ESPN app. DVR recordings can be stored for up to nine months. Hulu offers both Hulu + Live TV with ad-supported Hulu and Disney+ and a Premium version with Hulu Premium and Disney+ Premium. Live channels and VOD content delivered through the Live TV plan can still include ads. For side-by-side context, our best TV providers ranking compares Hulu + Live TV with other TV services.
Hulu plans FAQ
What's the difference between Hulu (With Ads) and Hulu Premium?
Hulu (With Ads) and Hulu Premium provide access to the Hulu streaming library. Hulu (With Ads) includes commercial interruptions during streaming, while Hulu Premium removes ad breaks from most library shows and movies and adds downloads for select titles. Due to streaming rights, a few shows on Hulu Premium still play with a brief ad before and after each episode, and ads can also appear in select live and linear content.
What devices can I watch Hulu on?
Hulu supports Roku, Amazon Fire TV, Android TV devices, Apple TV, Chromecast, compatible LG, Samsung, and Vizio smart TVs, PlayStation 4 and 5, and Xbox consoles. You can also stream on supported iPhones and iPads, Android phones and tablets, Amazon Fire tablets, Windows 10 and 11 devices, and compatible web browsers.
Can I watch Hulu offline?
Yes, with Hulu Premium plans. Hulu lets Premium subscribers download select shows and movies to supported mobile devices for offline viewing. Not every title is downloadable, and download availability is subject to Hulu's content and licensing restrictions.
How many people can watch Hulu at the same time?
Hulu's standard simultaneous-stream limit is two devices. Hulu + Live TV also includes two simultaneous streams by default. Live TV subscribers can add Unlimited Screens to stream on any number of supported devices connected to their Home Network at the same time, plus up to three mobile devices while away from home. Hulu accounts can have up to seven profiles, but profiles don't increase the simultaneous-stream limit.
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