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Disney+ vs Hulu

Disney+ logo

Disney+

Software

Stream Disney, Pixar, Marvel, Star Wars, and more

From
$7.99/month
Rated
-
Full reviewWebsite
Hulu logo

Hulu

Software

Stream TV and movies live and online

From
$7.99/month
Rated
-
Full reviewWebsite

The short version

  • Each has a real cost: Disney+ streaming is limited to up to 4 screens simultaneously on compatible devices; Hulu the App Store listing states Hulu offers three plans, Hulu with Ads, Hulu No Ads, and Hulu plus Live TV, and caps simultaneous streaming at two screens at once while allowing up to six profiles per account, without stating any plan price in the visible description.
  • They diverge on capability: Disney+ covers Streaming, Hulu covers On-demand streaming.

Where they differ

Only the attributes on which Disney+ and Hulu actually diverge.

Attributes where Disney+ and Hulu differ
AttributeDisney+Hulu
Founded20192007

Identical on both: starting price ($7.99/month), pricing model (subscription), free tier (No), platforms (Web, Ios, Android, Smart-tv, Gaming-consoles), user rating (Not yet rated), category (Unknown).

What each one covers

Drawn from each product's published feature list. An absence here means we hold no record of it - not that the product lacks it.

Only in Disney+

  • Streaming
  • Profiles
  • GroupWatch
  • IMAX Enhanced
  • Content ratings

Only in Hulu

  • On-demand streaming
  • Live TV
  • Cloud DVR
  • Current episodes
  • Account security

Both cover

  • Downloads
  • Smart TVs
  • Gaming consoles
  • Mobile devices
  • Profile PINs
  • Parental controls
  • Web support
  • Ios support
  • Android support
  • Smart-tv support
  • Gaming-consoles support

What people use each for

The jobs each tool is most often brought in to do.

Disney+

  • Family entertainmentnot Hulu
  • Movie streamingnot Hulu
  • Kids contentnot Hulu

Hulu

  • TV streamingnot Disney+
  • Live TVnot Disney+
  • Next-day episodesnot Disney+
  • Sportsnot Disney+

Where each one falls short

Documented limitations, not opinions. Every one is a constraint you would hit in normal use.

Disney+

  • Streaming is limited to up to 4 screens simultaneously on compatible devices

Hulu

  • The App Store listing states Hulu offers three plans, Hulu with Ads, Hulu No Ads, and Hulu plus Live TV, and caps simultaneous streaming at two screens at once while allowing up to six profiles per account, without stating any plan price in the visible description.
  • The App Store listing states premium network add-ons such as MAX, Paramount+ with SHOWTIME, CINEMAX, and STARZ are each available only for an additional monthly fee on top of a Hulu plan.

Pricing, plan by plan

Disney+

$7.99/month
  • Disney+ Basic$7.99/month
    • Full HD
    • Ad-supported
    • 2 devices
  • Disney+ Premium$13.99/month
    • 4K UHD
    • HDR
    • Ad-free

Hulu

$7.99/month
  • Hulu (With Ads)$7.99/month
    • Full library
    • Ad-supported
  • Hulu (No Ads)$17.99/month
    • Full library
    • Ad-free
    • Downloads
  • Hulu + Live TV$76.99/month
    • Live TV
    • On-demand
    • Cloud DVR

Which should you pick?

Choose Disney+ if

  • You need streaming.
  • You work on Web, Ios, Android, Smart-tv, Gaming-consoles.
  • You also want profiles.
Disney+ review

Choose Hulu if

  • You need on-demand streaming.
  • You work on Web, Ios, Android, Smart-tv, Gaming-consoles.
  • You also want live tv.
Hulu review

Questions people ask

Is Disney+ or Hulu better?
Neither clearly leads. Disney+ starts at $7.99/month and Hulu at $7.99/month, and user ratings are close enough to be indistinguishable. Choose on capability and platform support.
Which is cheaper, Disney+ or Hulu?
Disney+ starts at $7.99/month and Hulu at $7.99/month.
Does Disney+ or Hulu run on more platforms?
Both run on Web, Ios, Android, Smart-tv, Gaming-consoles, so platform support will not decide this one for you.
What is Disney+ best used for?
Disney+ is most often used for family entertainment, movie streaming, kids content. Of those, family entertainment and movie streaming are not what Hulu is typically brought in for.
What can Disney+ do that Hulu cannot?
Disney+ covers Streaming, Profiles, GroupWatch, IMAX Enhanced. Hulu covers On-demand streaming, Live TV, Cloud DVR, Current episodes. Both handle Downloads, Smart TVs, Gaming consoles, Mobile devices.
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