Hulu (With Ads)
On-demand library; this is not a live-TV plan.
- Monthly payment
- $12.49
- 12 monthly payments
- $149.88
- Annual upfront charge
- $124.99
Before tax and extras. Plan source ↗
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HuluPlans, prices & subscription costs
Compare the on-demand library with the much larger bill for live television. Annual billing is listed for the ad-supported library plan.
Provider sources reviewed
SELECTED ENTRY PLAN$12.49
per month · Hulu (With Ads)
Recurring U.S. price before tax and extras. No temporary trial price.Hulu plans and prices
Compare the recurring monthly payment with an annual purchase where the provider lists one. Twelve monthly payments are shown separately so the billing options are not confused.
Hulu Premium
On-demand library without ads on most shows; select titles have ad exceptions.
- Monthly payment
- $21.49
- 12 monthly payments
- $257.88
- Annual upfront charge
- Not listed
Before tax and extras. Plan source ↗
Hulu + Live TV
Includes Hulu and Disney+ with ads plus ESPN Select; full ESPN Unlimited access in the ESPN app.
- Monthly payment
- $99.99
- 12 monthly payments
- $1,199.88
- Annual upfront charge
- Not listed
Before tax and extras. Plan source ↗
Hulu Premium + Live TV
Hulu and Disney+ without ads on most on-demand content, plus live TV and ESPN. Live programming still has ads.
- Monthly payment
- $109.99
- 12 monthly payments
- $1,319.88
- Annual upfront charge
- Not listed
Before tax and extras. Plan source ↗
The annual price shown applies to Hulu with ads. No annual offer is listed here for Premium or the live-TV packages.
What does a year cost?
Hulu (With Ads): two ways to pay
- Twelve monthly payments
- $149.88
- One annual payment
- $124.99
- Full-year difference
- $24.89
The annual price is paid upfront. The difference assumes you would keep the same monthly plan for all twelve months. Paying for fewer months may cost less if you do not use the service year-round.
Illustration at the reviewed prices, before tax, extras or future price changes. This is not a future price guarantee.
Extras, renewals & account changes
The listed prices are recurring rates, not introductory discounts. Check the rate and billing date shown in your account; cancel future renewal through the company that bills you.
| Extra members and bundles | Eligible standalone plans list an extra member at $6.99/month with ads or $9.99/month for Premium. The Disney+ and Hulu bundle is $12.99/month with ads or $21.99/month for its Premium version. Provider source ↗ |
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| Managing the bill | Plan changes and add-ons are managed with your billing provider. Review the current bundle before switching so that you do not keep paying for overlapping subscriptions. Provider source ↗ |
How to choose your plan
Start by deciding whether you need live channels. A library-only subscription and a live-TV package are different purchases. Check bundles before paying for Hulu and Disney+ separately, and compare the recurring price after any promotion.
Write down the subscriptions you already have, the content you want and how many months you expect to watch or listen. Compare the same period and the same features. Our streaming budget calculator adds monthly plans across services.
Official sources & review notes
Reviewed October 27, 2026 for U.S. subscriptions. Provider sources support the listed prices and terms; the annual budget examples are FeeHQ calculations. Promotions, taxes, app-store pricing and third-party bundles can differ. Confirm the final bill before subscribing.
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