Hulu vs Disney+: which is better?

Hulu and Disney+ are both Disney properties, so it can be difficult to distinguish one from the other. This is especially true if you watch Hulu on the Disney+ platform, as the latter allows you to do so. But which is better? Hulu is a tad cheaper and offers more mature content for adult audiences. That's because most of its most well-known titles are produced by FX, the cutting-edge network behind hits like Atlanta, The Bear, and Shogun. Meanwhile, to no one's surprise, Disney+ is more kid-friendly. It has age-appropriate shows like Bluey, and it has rights to big properties like Marvel and Star Wars. Whichever's better will come down to preference: if you want more original, adult-oriented shows, go for Hulu. But if you're a fan of big franchises and/or have a little one watching with you, Disney+ might be your best bet. You can read our more detailed breakdown between Hulu and Disney+ below.

Summary

Comparaison	Disney+	Hulu
Price	$9.99/month	$9.99/month
Trial	30 days	No
Our rating	9/10	9/10
Number of channels
Parental controls	Yes	Yes
4K	Yes	Yes

Price: Hulu and Disney+ cost the same

Hulu's costs $10 and Disney+ also costs $10 (for base backages without any add-ons.)

Why get Disney+?

If you're a fan of TV shows, then Hulu has a lot to offer, with a pretty comprehensive list of popular shows from major networks, including classic sitcoms, as well as children's programs like Sesame Street. Hulu is also acclaimed for its ace original programming, with hit shows from comedies like The Mindy Project to dystopian dramas like Handmaid's Tale.

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Why get Hulu?

Great for kids: There’s no shortage of content for younger audiences, with all the major Disney hits a click away. 

New theatrical releases: Although sometimes you have to pay an extra fee (usually of up to $30), a great perk of Disney Plus is Premier Access, which makes theatrical releases immediately available to stream on the platform.

Exclusive releases: Since it’s Disney, the catalog of popular TV shows and movies that you can't find anywhere else is huge. 

The app: The Disney Plus app is so well-designed that in 2020, Apple named it the Apple TV App of the Year, and voted the best app of 2020 by Google Play users.

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Devices: Disney+ is more widely available than Hulu

Disney+ is available on Amazon Fire TV, Android Phones, Android TV, Apple TV, Chromecast, Google TV Streamer, iOS, LG TV, Nintendo Switch, Roku, Samsung TV or Xbox.

Whereas Hulu is available on Amazon Fire TV, Android Phones, Android TV, Apple TV, Google TV Streamer, iOS, PlayStation, Roku or Xbox. That's 3 less devices than Disney+.

Trial: Disney+ offers a trial

Disney+ has a trial. The trial duration is 30 days.

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Trial: Hulu does not offer a trial

Hulu does not offer a free trial.

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Disney+'s specialty

The specialties of Disney+ are: Action, Anime, Family, Horror, Movies, Old TV shows, Original series, Spanish-language content, True Crime, TV shows.

Hulu's specialty

The specialties of Hulu are: Action, Family, Horror, Kids, Language learning, Original series, Science fiction, True Crime.

Disney+'s accepted payment methods

Disney+ accepts: Apple App Store, credit card, debit card, Google Play Store, Paypal, prepaid card, Retailer gift card, Walmart gift card.

Hulu's accepted payment methods

The payment methods that Hulu accepts are: Amazon Appstore, Apple App Store, credit card, debit card, Disney Visa, Google Play Store, Paypal, prepaid card, Retailer gift card, Roku Channel Store, Walmart gift card.

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