Apple TV+
Streaming Video
$9.99/month
Monthly. Premium originals only — Severance, Ted Lasso, The Morning Show, Slow Horses
Streaming Video head-to-head
Apple TV+ vs Hulu
Side-by-side comparison of Apple TV+ and Hulu subscription plans, pricing, and features.
Apple TV+from $9.99/mo
Hulufrom $11.99/mo
Monthly difference$2.00
Plan comparison
Default plan pricing at a glance
Hulu
Streaming Video
$11.99/month
With Ads. Next-day TV episodes, FX originals, strong reality and network content
Feature matrix
Key differences between Apple TV+ and Hulu
| Detail | Apple TV+Monthly | HuluWith Ads |
|---|---|---|
| Default plan | Monthly | With Ads |
| Monthly price | $9.99 | $11.99 |
| Annual cost | $99.00 | $119.99 |
| Plans available | 1 | 2 |
| Free tier | No | No |
| Annual option | Yes | Yes |
Apple TV+ is $2.00/mo cheaper on the default plan. That is $24.00 saved per year.
Apple TV+ plans
All Apple TV+ plans
Monthly
$9.99/mo4K + HDR • 6 streams
- 4K + HDR
- 6 streams
- Downloads
- Family sharing
Hulu plans
All Hulu plans
With Ads
$11.99/moStreaming library • Next-day TV
- Streaming library
- Next-day TV episodes
- 2 streams
- Annual plan available
No Ads
$18.99/moNo ads in Hulu library • Downloads
- No ads in Hulu streaming library
- Downloads
- 2 streams
- Select live and linear content still carries ads
FAQs
Common questions about Apple TV+ vs Hulu
Is Apple TV+ or Hulu cheaper?
Apple TV+ is $2.00 per month cheaper on the default plan (Monthly at $9.99/mo). Over a year, that is $24.00 in savings.
What are the main differences between Apple TV+ and Hulu?
Apple TV+: Premium originals only — Severance, Ted Lasso, The Morning Show, Slow Horses Hulu: Next-day TV episodes, FX originals, strong reality and network content
Can I try Apple TV+ and Hulu for free?
Apple TV+: 7-day free trial. 3 months free with Apple device purchase.. Hulu: 30-day free trial.
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