Hulu + Live TV television alternatives
Staff rating
4.0
Customer rating
4.5
(52)Price: $68.99 - $82.99/moChannels: 85+DVR storage hours: Unlimited for 9 mos.
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Who are Hulu + Live TV’s competitors?
Hulu + Live TV competes with other live TV streaming services like Fubo, Philo, and YouTube TV. It’s also a true alternative to traditional linear TV options like DISH, DIRECTV, Xfinity, Spectrum, and other cable providers. You may also be able to bundle TV with your internet provider, so options like Verizon Fios TV and Astound TV compete head-to-head with Hulu + Live TV.
Among live streaming TV competitors, you’ll pay some of the highest monthly prices for Hulu + Live TV. We still think it’s a good deal for a lot of people, though, because your Hulu + Live TV subscription includes the on-demand libraries of Hulu, Disney+, and ESPN+ (plus all their exceptional original programming). If you don’t care about sports and local channels, Philo might be a better option.
Taking your shows on the road?
Hulu + Live TV isn’t a great option if you want to channel surf or access your DVR content away from home. The service requires you to share your location information on your browser whenever you’re using it. Even then, it kicked us off when we tried to access the service from our office when we were signed in at home on an Apple TV.
We like that Hulu + Live TV offers free unlimited cloud DVR and saves recordings for nine months. You can have up to two simultaneous streams at home with the base package. You can also pay for unlimited streams at home, but we wouldn’t trust Hulu to let us stream away from home consistently.
Alternative providers
YouTube TV
Staff rating
4.6
Customer rating
4.4
- Plans starting at $72.99
- 85+ channels
- n/a DVR storage hours
Offer details: Prices and plans are subject to change. Conditions may apply.
Sling
Staff rating
3.3
Customer rating
4.1
- Plans starting at $40.00 - $55.00
- 47 channels
- 50 DVR storage hours
Disclaimer: Availability and pricing are subject to location. Conditions apply.
Philo
Staff rating
3.8
Customer rating
4.4
- Plans starting at $25.00
- 60 channels
- n/a DVR storage hours
Disclaimer: Prices and plans are subject to change. Conditions may apply.
DIRECTV STREAM
Staff rating
3.7
- Plans starting at $74.99 - $109.99
- 140+ channels
- Unlimited DVR storage hours
Disclaimer: Prices and plans are subject to change. Conditions may apply.
DIRECTV
Staff rating
4.1
Customer rating
3.9
- Plans starting at $48.99 - $134.99
- 350+ channels
- 200 DVR storage hours
Disclaimer: Availability and pricing are subject to location. Conditions apply. For offer details, view disclaimers
DISH
Staff rating
4.3
Customer rating
3.9
- Plans starting at $56.99 - $137.99
- 330+ channels
- 125-500 DVR storage hours
Disclaimer: Availability and pricing are subject to location. Conditions apply. For offer details, view disclaimers
Peacock TV
Staff rating
3.6
- Plans starting at n/a
- n/a channels
- n/a DVR storage hours
Disclaimer: Prices and plans are subject to change. Conditions may apply.
ESPN+
Staff rating
3.0
Customer rating
3.0
- Plans starting at $9.99 - $99.99
- n/a channels
- n/a DVR storage hours
Disclaimer: Prices and plans are subject to change. Conditions may apply.
Xfinity
Staff rating
3.8
Customer rating
4.2
- Plans starting at $19.99 - $600.00
- 10+ channels
- 20+ DVR storage hours
Disclaimer: Availability and pricing are subject to location. Conditions apply. For offer details, visit the provider's website.
Mediacom
Staff rating
2.8
Customer rating
3.5
- Plans starting at $24.99 - $139.99
- 170+ channels
- 150 DVR storage hours
Disclaimer: Availability and pricing are subject to location. Conditions apply. For offer details, view disclaimers
Spectrum
Staff rating
2.8
Customer rating
4.0
- Plans starting at $29.99 - $169.97
- 140+ channels
- n/a DVR storage hours
Disclaimer: Availability and pricing are subject to location. Conditions apply. For offer details, view disclaimers
Sparklight
Staff rating
2.3
Customer rating
4.0
- Plans starting at $35.00 - $214.75
- 100+ channels
- 200 DVR storage hours
Disclaimer: Availability and pricing are subject to location. Conditions apply.
Verizon Fios
Staff rating
4.5
Customer rating
4.3
- Plans starting at $49.99 - $110.00
- 425+ channels
- 50+ DVR storage hours
Disclaimer: Availability and pricing are subject to location. Conditions apply.
Optimum
Staff rating
4.5
Customer rating
3.7
- Plans starting at $15.00 - $195.00
- 420+ channels
- 150 DVR storage hours
Disclaimer: Availability and pricing are subject to location. Conditions apply. For offer details, view disclaimers
Cox Communications
Staff rating
3.5
Customer rating
4.1
- Plans starting at $20.00 - $218.99
- 250+ channels
- 50–1000 DVR storage hours
Disclaimer: Availability and pricing are subject to location. Conditions apply. For offer details, view disclaimers
WOW!
Staff rating
3.1
Customer rating
3.9
- Plans starting at $9.99 - $199.98
- n/a channels
- 50+ DVR storage hours
Disclaimer: Availability and pricing are subject to location. Conditions apply. For offer details, view disclaimers
Astound Broadband
Staff rating
3.6
Customer rating
4.0
- Plans starting at $19.99 - $135.89
- 302+ channels
- 125 DVR storage hours
Disclaimer: Availability and pricing are subject to location. Conditions apply. For offer details, view disclaimers
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