Hulu vs Peacock: price, plans, and which to keep
Current US prices, price history, trial terms, and cancellation friction side by side, built from our service guides. Last reviewed August 26, 2026.
The short answer
Peacock undercuts Hulu at list price, $7.99 for Select and $10.99 for Premium against Hulu's $11.99, and $16.99 ad-free against $18.99, but it is also the streamer that rose the most in 2025, with Premium up 38% in August. Peacock is really a promo product: its $1.99-a-month Black Friday deals have appeared every year, so paying list price usually means you subscribed at the wrong time. Hulu has the deeper library, a 30-day trial and a 12-week pause; Peacock has NBC sports, where even Premium Plus still shows ads.
Peacock is cheaper by $48 a year on its entry plan.
At a glance
| Hulu | Peacock | |
|---|---|---|
| Cheapest standard plan | Hulu (With Ads): $11.99/mo | Select: $7.99/mo |
| Cheapest plan per year | $143.88 | $95.88 |
| Most expensive plan | Hulu (No Ads): $18.99/mo | Premium Plus (no ads): $16.99/mo |
| Price changes since 2023 | 2 | 2 |
| Latest price change | October 2025 | August 2025 |
| Free trial | 30-day free trial for new subscribers on the base plans (subject to change). | No ongoing free trial; heavy promo discounts appear around Black Friday and big sports events. |
| Cancellation | 4 steps · app-store or partner billing caveat | 4 steps |
Cheapest and most expensive plans exclude add-ons, student, bundle, and per-seat plans. Price changes are counted from January 2023. US list prices, last reviewed August 26, 2026.
Which one should you pick?
Choose Hulu if…
Pick Hulu if you want a general-purpose library, next-day network TV, and flexibility: trial first, pause when nothing is on. Skip Hulu + Live TV at $89.99 unless you watch live channels.
Choose Peacock if…
Pick Peacock if you follow NBC sports or specific NBC and Bravo shows, and you can subscribe during a promotion. Set a reminder for the day the promo rate ends; it reverts to full price silently.
Every current plan
Hulu plans
| Plan | Current price |
|---|---|
| Hulu (With Ads) | $11.99/mo |
| Hulu (No Ads) | $18.99/mo |
| Hulu + Live TVIncludes Disney+ and ESPN Select; eligible trials and promos vary. | $89.99/mo |
Peacock plans
| Plan | Current price |
|---|---|
| SelectTV catalog only; excludes sports, movies, and Peacock Originals. | $7.99/mo |
| Premium (with ads) | $10.99/mo |
| Premium Plus (no ads) | $16.99/mo |
US list prices; taxes, promotions, and app-store billing may differ. Last reviewed August 26, 2026.
Price history, both services
October 2025 · Hulu
With Ads rose $9.99 → $11.99 (+20%); No Ads $17.99 → $18.99 (+6%).
August 2025 · Peacock
Premium rose $7.99 → $10.99 (+38%) and Premium Plus $13.99 → $16.99 (+21%). Unchanged since.
October 2024 · Hulu
Previous hike set With Ads at $9.99 and No Ads at $17.99.
July 2024 · Peacock
Olympics-timed hike took Premium from $5.99 to $7.99.
How to run both without paying for both
Buy Peacock only on a yearly promo and let it lapse when the promo ends; keep Hulu on pause between seasons instead of cancelling so your watchlist survives. Paying list price for both ad-free would be $35.98 a month.
Frequently asked questions
Which is cheaper, Hulu or Peacock?
Peacock. Its cheapest standard plan works out to $7.99 a month ($95.88 a year) versus $11.99 a month ($143.88 a year) for Hulu, a difference of $48 a year. Bundles, promotions, and app-store billing can change the final price.
Is Peacock cheaper than Hulu?
At list price, yes: Peacock Premium is $10.99 versus Hulu's $11.99 with ads, and Premium Plus is $16.99 versus Hulu's $18.99 ad-free. Peacock's recurring Black Friday deals widen the gap further.
Does Peacock Premium Plus really remove all ads?
No. Premium Plus removes ads from most on-demand content, but live sports and some events still include ads. Hulu's No Ads plan has a similar carve-out for a handful of titles.
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