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A complete price breakdown for Hulu and Hulu Live TV packages — monthly plans range from $8 to $76

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Hulu offers four primary subscription options.
  • Hulu with ads normally costs $8/month, and its ad-free plan is $15/month.
  • As part of a Black Friday deal, new members can lock in a year of the ad-supported plan for $2/month.
  • Hulu also offers live TV, premium channel add-ons, and a bundle with Disney Plus and ESPN+.

Hulu is one of the most popular streaming services on the market, and it offers several different plans to choose from. Subscriptions now start at $8 a month, following a price increase that went into effect in October, but new members can snag a fantastic Black Friday deal that brings the price down to $2 a month for a full year.

Below, we've put together a chart detailing exactly what each of Hulu's four offerings — Hulu (Ads), Hulu (No Ads), Hulu (Ads) + Live TV, and Hulu (No Ads) + Live TV — will get you for your dollar. There's also an additional breakdown of Hulu's many add-ons.

How much is Hulu?

Hulu (with ads) normally costs $8 a month or $80 a year. The current cost is the result of a $1 price increase that launched on October 10. However, as part of a limited-time Black Friday deal, new Hulu members can lock in a full year for just $2 a month. The deal expires on November 29.

This entry-level plan includes ad breaks during on-demand streaming. For commercial-free streaming, you'll need to upgrade to Hulu (No Ads), which now costs $15 a month, following a $2 price increase on October 10. This plan is not on sale for Black Friday.

Subscribers who want live TV in addition to Hulu's on-demand lineup also have a few options. Hulu + Live TV starts at $70 a month and adds over 75 channels, as well as access to Disney Plus and ESPN+.

Every Hulu plans let you stream on-demand shows and movies, including Hulu originals like "The Handmaid's Tale" and "Only Murders in the Building," current TV favorites like "Abbott Elementary," and classic sitcoms like "I Love Lucy."

Here's a detailed breakdown of all the plans Hulu offers:

Basic Hulu

Hulu (No Ads)

Hulu (Ads) + Live TV

Hulu (No Ads) + Live TV

Monthly price

$7.99

$14.99

$69.99

$75.99

Ad-free on-demand streaming

X

X

Access to Hulu's entire streaming catalog

Access to 75+ channels of Live TV

X

X

Disney Plus and ESPN+ included*

X

X

Number of simultaneous screens on which you can stream

2

2

2

2

Access to premium add-ons

Download support for offline viewing

X

X

*Hulu (Ads) + Live TV will include Disney Plus with ads starting December 8, while Hulu (No Ads) + Live TV will include ad-free Disney Plus.

Does Hulu offer add-ons?

Hulu offers several add-on options for premium channels and extra features, including HBO Max, Showtime, Cinemax, Starz, and more. Subscribers can also add Disney Plus or ESPN+ to their subscription.

Here's a full breakdown of add-on pricing for Hulu:

Add-ons

Price per month

Available with Hulu + Live TV Only

Disney Plus

$2.99

X

ESPN+

$9.99

X

HBO Max

$14.99

X

Showtime

$10.99

X

Cinemax

$9.99

X

Starz

$8.99

X

Unlimited Screens

$9.99

Entertainment Add-On

$7.99

Sports Add-On

$9.99

Espanol Add-on

$4.99

How much does the Hulu bundle with Disney Plus and ESPN+ cost?

Hulu offers a discounted bundle with Disney Plus and ESPN+. The bundle currently starts at $14 a month with Hulu's ad-supported plan.

That said, bundle options and pricing will be adjusted on December 8 when Disney Plus launches a new ad-supported tier.

Here's a full rundown of Hulu bundle pricing:

Bundle planCurrent pricePrice starting December 8
Disney Plus (ads) and Hulu (ads)N/A$10/month
Disney Plus (ads), Hulu (ads), and ESPN+N/A$13/month
Disney Plus (ad-free), Hulu (ads), and ESPN+$14/month$15/month
Disney Plus (ad-free), Hulu (ad-free), and ESPN+$20/month$20/month

Does Hulu + Live TV include the Disney Plus and ESPN+ bundle?

Though Hulu + Live TV subscribers previously had to add the Disney bundle for an extra fee, the bundle is now included as part of all Hulu + Live TV subscriptions.

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Title: A complete price breakdown for Hulu and Hulu Live TV packages — monthly plans range from $8 to $76
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Published Date: Wed, 23 Nov 2022 14:32:21 +0000