Hulu vs Paramount+: which is better?

Hulu and Paramount+'s ad-supported tiers both cost $8/month, but which of them is better? That depends on what you're looking for. If you want a constant and consistent release of original titles, Hulu might be a better fit for you. With award-winning shows like The Bear, The Handmaid's Tale, Only Murders in the Building, and Shogun, you'll likely find something to tune into on the platform. Not to mention, it carries next-day episodes of ABC shows like Abbott Elementary and High Potential, so that's something to consider if you've gone fully cordless. Meanwhile, Paramount+ has the Star Trek and Yellowstone spin-offs going for itself. Don't be fooled by the quantity, though. Paramount+ also has rights to Comedy Central, Nickelodeon, BET, and MTV shows. It also covers NFL on CBS and UEFA Champions League live; if you upgrade to their premium Showtime tier, you'll even have access to your local CBS station. So which is better? For more value for money, Hulu. For more variety and sports content, Paramount+. Of course, there are many other factors to consider too, like device compatibility and free trial availability. So if you're still on the fence, you can read about all those details and more in our breakdown below.  

Summary

Comparaison	Paramount+	Hulu
Price	$9.99/month	$7.99/month
Trial	30 days	7 days
Our rating	9/10	9/10
Number of channels
Parental controls	Yes	Yes
4K	Yes	Yes

Price: Hulu is cheaper than Paramount+

Hulu's costs $8 whereas Paramount+ costs $10. Getting Paramount+ instead of Hulu will set you back $2 more every month.

Why get Paramount+?

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?

Paramount Plus is a video-on-demand service that replaced its predecessor, CBS All Access, and is currently available in the US, Canada, and parts of Latin America.  Subscribers used to also have the option to bundle the service with Showtime, but ever since the Paramount-Showtime merger in June 2023, the latter is now only available to "Paramount + SHOWTIME" subscribers. To its credit, standalone Paramount+ still has 40,000 episodes and movies to its name, plus live feeds on NFL on CBS and the UEFA Champions League.

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Devices: Hulu is more widely available than Paramount+

Hulu is available on Amazon Fire TV, Android Phones, Apple TV, Chromecast, Hisense Android TV, iOS, LG TV, Playsation, Roku, Samsung TV, Sony Bravia Android TVs, TCL 3-Series Smart TV, Visio TV, Vizio TV or Xbox.

Whereas Paramount+ 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. That's 3 less devices than Hulu.

Trial: Paramount+ offers a trial

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

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Trial: Hulu offers a trial

Hulu has a trial. The trial duration is 7 days.

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Paramount+'s specialty

The specialties of Paramount+ 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, Horror, Movies, Old TV shows, Original series.

Paramount+'s accepted payment methods

Paramount+ 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, Google Play Store, prepaid card, Retailer gift card, Walmart gift card.

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