Fubo vs Hulu + Live TV (2026)
Fubo and Hulu + Live TV are both licensed live-TV services in United States. This comparison lines up their current plans, channel line-ups, sports rights, simultaneous streams, recording and contract terms so you can pick the one that fits how you watch.
Side by side
| Fubo | Hulu + Live TV | |
|---|---|---|
| Monthly price | from $84.99/month (Essential) | from $82.99/month (Hulu + Live TV (with ads)) |
| Channels | 200+ | 95+ |
| Sports rights | NFL, MLB, NBA | NFL, NBA, MLB |
| Simultaneous streams | 10 | 2 |
| Recording / DVR | 1,000 hours | Unlimited (9 months) |
| Free trial | 7 days (varies by promotion) | 3 days (varies) |
| Contract | None | None |
| 4K | Yes | No |
Prices and plans read from the official pricing page on 2026-10-12. They change often: confirm on the operator site before subscribing.
Price
Fubo
| Plan | Monthly price | What you get |
|---|---|---|
| Essential | from $84.99 /month | before the regional sports fee |
| Pro | from $94.99 /month | |
| Elite | from $104.99 /month | adds 4K and Fubo Extra |
Prices and plans read from the official pricing page on 2026-10-12. They change often: confirm on the operator site before subscribing. Price not shown on the official page when checked; figure from the last public price list.
Hulu + Live TV
| Plan | Monthly price | What you get |
|---|---|---|
| Hulu + Live TV (with ads) | from $82.99 /month | includes Disney+ and ESPN+ |
| Hulu + Live TV (no ads) | from $95.99 /month |
Prices and plans read from the official pricing page on 2026-10-12. They change often: confirm on the operator site before subscribing. Price not shown on the official page when checked; figure from the last public price list.
Channels and sports
Fubo
- NFL
- MLB
- NBA
- NHL
- Soccer (beIN, FOX Deportes, Univision)
- Regional sports networks
Hulu + Live TV
- NFL
- NBA
- MLB
- College football
- ESPN+ catalogue
Streams, recording and devices
Fubo
Simultaneous streams: 10 · Recording / DVR: 1,000 hours
Hulu + Live TV
Simultaneous streams: 2 · Recording / DVR: Unlimited (9 months)
Verdict
Fubo for sports depth and 1,000-hour DVR; Hulu + Live TV for the Disney bundle and on-demand library.
Switching or combining
Both services are contract-free on their monthly plans, so you can run Fubo for one season and Hulu + Live TV for the next, or hold both during the months when their sports rights overlap. Cancel from the account page; there is no equipment to return.
Frequently asked questions
Which is cheaper, Fubo or Hulu + Live TV?
Compare the first plan of each in the table above; the cheaper headline price is only half the answer because streams, recording and sports add-ons differ.
Which has more sport, Fubo or Hulu + Live TV?
Fubo: NFL, MLB, NBA. Hulu + Live TV: NFL, NBA, MLB. Rights move between seasons, so check the current schedule.
Can I subscribe to both Fubo and Hulu + Live TV?
Yes. Both sell monthly plans without a contract, so many households keep one all year and add the other for a specific season.
Which supports more simultaneous streams?
Fubo: 10. Hulu + Live TV: 2.
Do Fubo and Hulu + Live TV work on the same devices?
Largely yes: Roku, Fire TV, Apple TV, Android TV for Fubo; Roku, Fire TV, Apple TV, Android TV for Hulu + Live TV.