How Much Is Hulu and Hulu Live? a Complete Price Breakdown for 2022

By admin On Dec 21, 2022

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Hulu with ads now costs $8/month, and its ad-free plan is $15/month.
The revised pricing is the result of a cost increase that went into effect on October 10.
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 on October 10.

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) costs $8 a month or $80 a year. The current cost is the result of a $1 price increase that launched on October 10. This plan offers ad-supported access to all of Hulu’s on-demand programs.

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.

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 85 channels, as well as complimentary 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:

*Hulu (Ads) + Live TV includes Disney Plus with ads, while Hulu (No Ads) + Live TV includes 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:

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 $13 a month with Hulu’s ad-supported plan.

Here’s a full rundown of Hulu bundle pricing:

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.

Steven is a Tech Editor for the Insider Reviews team, where he oversees streaming and home entertainment product coverage. He previously served as High-Def Digest’s Gear Editor from 2013 to 2019, and his work has appeared on Ben’s Bargains, Steve’s Digicams, Big Picture Big Sound, and Consequence of Sound.
Over his nine years of experience covering the audiovisual industry, Steven has reviewed numerous TVs, headphones, speakers, monitors, streaming players, and more. He was one of a select number of journalists invited to get a hands-on first look at LG’s first 8K OLED TV in 2019, and is always excited to check out the newest and biggest displays on the market.
Based on his extensive experience in the home theater industry, Steven served as one of the expert judges for the 2018 TV Shootout, the premier annual display competition that crowns the best TVs of the year. Steven also has a background in film criticism, having reviewed over 400 movies and TV shows. He uses his movie industry knowledge to help inform his coverage of the streaming and home entertainment markets.
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