Quick take
Who Hulu is best for
Next-day TV episodes, FX originals, strong reality and network content
Subscriber context: 50M+
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Hulu subscription cost
Next-day TV episodes, FX originals, strong reality and network content
Default planWith Ads · $11.99/mo
Starting price$11.99/mo
Official sourceLinked below
Pricing snapshot
What you should know before paying
Starting price: $11.99/mo
Free trial or free tier: 30-day free trial.
Student pricing: $1.99/mo. Hulu (With Ads) student plan.
Current pricing
Current plans and prices
Primary source:Hulu official pricing
Prices verified: March 30, 2026
Prices change: Prices and promotions can change quickly, so always confirm the current terms on the official provider page before you subscribe, upgrade, or cancel.
Student pricing: $1.99/mo. Hulu (With Ads) student plan.
Most popular
With Ads
$11.99/mo
$119.99/year
Streaming library • Next-day TV
What changes on this plan
- Streaming library
- Next-day TV episodes
- Annual plan available
Also included
- 2 streams
Plan option
No Ads
$18.99/mo
No public annual price highlighted
No ads in Hulu library • Downloads
What changes on this plan
- No ads in Hulu streaming library
- Downloads
- Select live and linear content still carries ads
Also included
- 2 streams
Deals to check
Deals, discounts, and billing hooks to check
Promotions can move quickly. Use these notes as prompts, then confirm the live offer on the official pricing page.
- 30-day free trial.
- Student pricing: $1.99/mo. Hulu (With Ads) student plan.
Billing notes
Free trial, annual billing, and discounts
Free trial or free tier: 30-day free trial.
Annual comparison: With Ads is available on annual billing. Check the official pricing source to confirm the current annual savings versus monthly billing.
Student pricing: $1.99/mo. Hulu (With Ads) student plan.
Before you subscribe
What to double-check on the official page
Prices and promotions can change quickly, so always confirm the current terms on the official provider page before you subscribe, upgrade, or cancel.
Check billing frequency, cancellation terms, and whether any limited-time discounts are still active.
Closest competitors
Services that are closest to this one
Amazon Prime
$11.58/mo default plan
People who use Amazon shipping benefits often enough that Prime Video effectively becomes a bundled bonus rather than a standalone streaming cost.
BET+
$10.99/mo default plan
Fans of BET originals and a more focused niche entertainment subscription than the major streamers.
Apple TV+
$9.99/mo default plan
Premium originals only — Severance, Ted Lasso, The Morning Show, Slow Horses
Lower-cost options
Cheaper substitutes worth checking
Crunchyroll
$7.99/mo default plan
Anime — largest library of simulcast and catalog anime anywhere
Paramount+
$7.99/mo default plan
CBS shows, Showtime, NFL, Champions League, Star Trek, Yellowstone
Peacock
$7.99/mo default plan
NBC shows, Premier League, WWE, classic sitcoms like The Office and Parks & Rec
Head-to-head comparisons
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FAQs
Common questions
What is the cheapest Hulu plan and is it worth it?
Hulu's lowest paid plan is With Ads at $11.99/mo. Streaming library • Next-day TV Compare this against alternatives in Streaming Video to see if the price-to-feature tradeoff makes sense for your use case.
How much does Hulu cost per year?
With annual billing, With Ads costs $119.99 per year, saving you $23.89 compared to paying monthly. Without annual billing, the same plan would cost $143.88 per year.
Does Hulu have a free trial or free tier?
30-day free trial.
How many plans does Hulu have and what is the difference?
Hulu offers 2 plans ranging from $11.99/mo to $18.99/mo. The main differences between plans typically include content quality, concurrent streams or seats, and whether ads are shown. See the full plan comparison above for details.
Is Hulu worth the price compared to alternatives?
Next-day TV episodes, FX originals, strong reality and network content Closest competitors in Streaming Video include Amazon Prime, BET+, Apple TV+. Compare features and pricing to find the best fit for your needs.
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