Hulu review

Hulu is a strong pick for people who want current TV, but most households should buy it inside a bundle. Its help center lists Hulu with ads at $12.49 a month or $124.99 a year and Hulu Premium without ads at $21.49 a month, for new subscriptions as of September 23, 2026. Both plans list video in up to 4K UHD, up to 5.1 audio and streaming on multiple devices at a time; Premium adds downloads of select titles and Hulu Watch Party, though Hulu notes a few shows still play ads before and after the video. The Disney+, Hulu Bundle with ads costs $12.99, only 50 cents more than Hulu alone, and three-way bundles with ESPN Select or HBO Max start at $21.99. Hulu says you need to be in the US, a supported device and at least 3 Mbps. It holds 4.6 stars from 1.4 million ratings on the US App Store.

Who it is for

Viewers who follow current network TV seasons

Price

Hulu with ads $12.49 per month or $124.99 per year; Hulu Premium (no ads) $21.49 per month.

Stream on multiple devices at a time Monthly: $12.49 Select Plan Annual: $124.99
Quoted from the vendor pricing page on November 12, 2026.

Key features

• Both plans list video quality up to 4K UHD and up to 5.1 audio
• Hulu Premium removes ads and adds downloads of select shows and movies
• Hulu Watch Party on Premium for streaming with friends and family
• Annual billing for the ad tier at $124.99 a year
• Extra member add-on for sharing outside the household

Strengths and weaknesses

• Strength: Hulu says there are no hidden costs, long-term commitments or cancelation fees
• Strength: Disney+, Hulu Bundle with ads costs $12.99, nearly the price of Hulu alone
• Strength: Rated 4.6 from 1.4M ratings on the US App Store
• Weakness: Must be located in the US to subscribe
• Weakness: Downloads are only on Hulu Premium
• Weakness: A few shows on Premium still play ads before and after the video

Key facts

• Plans: Hulu (With Ads), Hulu Premium (No Ads)
• Ad-free from: $21.49 per month
• Annual option: Ad tier at $124.99 per year
• Minimum speed: 3 Mbps download
• App Store rating: 4.6 from 1.4M ratings

Where it ranks

Hulu is No. 5 in our Best Video Streaming Services verdict.