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Hulu vs Starz

Hulu logo

Hulu

Software

Stream TV and movies live and online

From
$7.99/month
Rated
-
Full reviewWebsite
Starz logo

Starz

Software

Premium originals and hit series

From
$6.99/month
Rated
-
Full reviewWebsite

The short version

  • Each has a real cost: 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.; Starz advertised introductory rate of 4 USD per month applies only for the first 3 months as a limited time offer
  • They diverge on capability: Hulu covers On-demand streaming, Starz covers Streaming.

Where they differ

Only the attributes on which Hulu and Starz actually diverge.

Attributes where Hulu and Starz differ
AttributeHuluStarz
Starting price$7.99/month$6.99/month
PlatformsWeb, Ios, Android, Smart-tv, Gaming-consolesWeb, Ios, Android, Smart-tv, Roku, Fire-tv
Founded20071994

Identical on both: pricing model (subscription), free tier (No), 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 Hulu

  • On-demand streaming
  • Live TV
  • Cloud DVR
  • Current episodes
  • Gaming consoles
  • Mobile devices
  • Profile PINs
  • Gaming-consoles support

Only in Starz

  • Streaming
  • Original series
  • Movies
  • Exclusive content
  • Streaming devices
  • Roku support
  • Fire-tv support

Both cover

  • Downloads
  • Smart TVs
  • Parental controls
  • Account security
  • Web support
  • Ios support
  • Android support
  • Smart-tv support

What people use each for

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

Hulu

  • TV streamingnot Starz
  • Live TVnot Starz
  • Next-day episodesnot Starz
  • Sportsnot Starz

Starz

  • Drama streamingnot Hulu
  • Original series watchingnot Hulu

Where each one falls short

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

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.

Starz

  • Advertised introductory rate of 4 USD per month applies only for the first 3 months as a limited time offer

Pricing, plan by plan

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

Starz

$6.99/month
  • Standard$6.99/month
    • HD
    • Ad-supported
  • Premium$12.99/month
    • 4K
    • Ad-free
    • Downloads

Which should you pick?

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

Choose Starz if

  • You need streaming.
  • You work on Web, Ios, Android, Smart-tv, Roku, Fire-tv.
  • You also want original series.
Starz review

Questions people ask

Is Hulu or Starz better?
Neither clearly leads. Hulu starts at $7.99/month and Starz at $6.99/month, and user ratings are close enough to be indistinguishable. Choose on capability and platform support.
Which is cheaper, Hulu or Starz?
Hulu starts at $7.99/month and Starz at $6.99/month.
Does Hulu or Starz run on more platforms?
Hulu runs on Web, Ios, Android, Smart-tv, Gaming-consoles. Starz runs on Web, Ios, Android, Smart-tv, Roku, Fire-tv.
What is Hulu best used for?
Hulu is most often used for tv streaming, live tv, next-day episodes, sports. Of those, tv streaming and live tv are not what Starz is typically brought in for.
What can Hulu do that Starz cannot?
Hulu covers On-demand streaming, Live TV, Cloud DVR, Current episodes. Starz covers Streaming, Original series, Movies, Exclusive content. Both handle Downloads, Smart TVs, Parental controls, Account security.
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