Hulu vs Paramount+
Complete comparison of plans, pricing, features, and our recommendation to help you pick the right streaming subscription.
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Hulu
Streaming
Starting from
$7.99/mo
With Ads$7.99/mo
No Ads$17.99/mo
Live TV$76.99/mo
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Paramount+
Streaming
Starting from
$5.99/mo
Essential$5.99/mo
With Showtime$11.99/mo
Quick Comparison
| Hulu | Paramount+ | |
|---|---|---|
| Cheapest Plan | $7.99/mo | $5.99/mo ✓ |
| Plans Available | 3 | 2 |
| Annual Cost (cheapest) | $95.88/yr | $71.88/yr |
| Cancellation | easy | easy |
| subscribers | 50M+ | 70M+ |
| countries | 1 (US) | 45+ |
| titles | 5,000+ | 4,000+ |
| founded | 2007 | 2021 |
Key Features
Hulu
- Next-day TV episodes
- Live TV add-on available
- Bundleable with Disney+ & ESPN+
- Download for offline (No Ads)
- Multiple profiles
- Add-on channels (HBO, Showtime)
Paramount+
- CBS, Paramount, Showtime content
- Live NFL & Champions League
- Download for offline
- Multiple profiles
- 4K on select titles
- Bundled with Showtime
Hulu
PROS
+Next-day access to current TV shows
+Cheaper entry price than Netflix
+Disney+ bundle is great value
+Live TV option
CONS
−Ad tier has frequent ads
−Smaller original content library
−US only
−Interface can be cluttered
Paramount+
PROS
+Live sports included (NFL, soccer)
+Showtime content included
+Solid reality TV and drama catalog
+Cheaper than most competitors
CONS
−Smaller original catalog
−App can be buggy
−4K limited to select content
−Ad tier is heavy on commercials
Our Take
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Hulu
Best for cord-cutters who want current-season TV shows the day after they air.
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Paramount+
Best for sports fans and viewers who want CBS shows, Showtime content, and live events.
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