Hulu plans & pricing
2 plans, from $12.49/mo. Price history.
Prices verified as of October 14, 2026.
TL;DR
- Annual billing: offered, saves up to 20% vs monthly
- Cheapest way to watch: Hulu (With Ads) Annual at $119.99/yr (about $10.00/mo)
Which plan should you pick?
- With Ads at $12.49/mo (or $119.99/yr) is fine for casual viewing. Ad breaks are frequent, so binge-watchers usually upgrade.
- No Ads at $21.49/mo is the pick for heavy use, though a few shows still carry ads because of streaming rights.
- Cord-cutters should price Hulu + Live TV (from $99.99/mo) against the Disney Bundle Duo and Trio before subscribing standalone.
Plans compared
| Plan | Monthly | Annual | Ads | Resolution | Streams | Downloads | Notes |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Hulu (With Ads) | $12.49/mo | $119.99/yr (save 20%) | Yes | 1080p | 2 | No | — |
| Hulu (No Ads) Dormant pick | $21.49/mo | Not offered | No | 1080p | 2 | Yes | No annual billing option. A few shows still carry pre-roll ads due to streaming rights. |
Price history
Every verified Hulu price change Dormant tracks. The full chart is on the price history page.
| Date | Plan | Monthly price |
|---|---|---|
| September 2, 2015 | Hulu (No Ads) | $11.99/mo (first tracked) |
| October 8, 2021 | Hulu (No Ads) | $11.99 → $12.99/mo |
| October 10, 2022 | Hulu (No Ads) | $12.99 → $14.99/mo |
| October 12, 2023 | Hulu (No Ads) | $14.99 → $17.99/mo |
| October 17, 2024 | Hulu (No Ads) | $17.99 → $18.99/mo |
| September 23, 2026 | Hulu (No Ads) | $18.99 → $21.49/mo |
Bundles & add-ons
- Hulu + Live TV (from $99.99/mo; Premium $109.99/mo): Live channels plus Disney+ (With Ads) and ESPN Select (With Ads).
- Disney Bundle Duo / Trio (from $12.99/mo): Pairs Hulu with Disney+ (and ESPN Select in the Trio) at a discount. See the Disney+ pricing page for the full lineup.
Switching plans
Manage or change your plan anytime from your Hulu account page on the web.
Thinking of leaving instead? How to cancel Hulu, step by step.
Quick answers
Straight answers to the pricing questions people actually ask.
How much is Hulu per month?
Hulu costs $12.49/month with ads or $21.49/month ad-free. Annual billing is $119.99/year with ads.
How much is Hulu for a year?
Hulu with ads costs $119.99/year, about 20% less than paying $12.49/month. Hulu (No Ads) at $21.49/month has no annual option.
When did Hulu last raise prices?
Hulu (No Ads) last rose on September 23, 2026, from $18.99 to $21.49/month, per Dormant's price-history tracking. It was $11.99/month when first tracked in 2015.
How do I cancel Hulu?
See Dormant's step-by-step guide: How to cancel Hulu. After you cancel, you keep access until the end of your billing period.
Last verified: October 14, 2026 (checked against the sources listed below; prices can change and vary by region).
Sources:
- Hulu Help Center: How much does Hulu cost (official)
- Tech Advisor: Disney+ and Hulu price changes (Oct 2025)
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