YouTube TV vs Hulu + Live TV (2026)
YouTube TV 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
| YouTube TV | Hulu + Live TV | |
|---|---|---|
| Monthly price | $82.99/month (Base Plan) | from $82.99/month (Hulu + Live TV (with ads)) |
| Channels | 100+ | 95+ |
| Sports rights | NFL (incl. NFL Sunday Ticket add-on), NBA on ESPN/TNT, MLB on FOX/FS1 | NFL, NBA, MLB |
| Simultaneous streams | 3 | 2 |
| Recording / DVR | Unlimited, kept 9 months | Unlimited (9 months) |
| Free trial | 10 days | 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
YouTube TV
| Plan | Monthly price | What you get |
|---|---|---|
| Base Plan | $82.99 /month | 100+ channels; promo $59.99 for the first 2 months |
| 4K Plus add-on | $9.99 /month | 4K where available, unlimited streams |
| Spanish Plan | from $34.99 /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.
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
YouTube TV
- NFL (incl. NFL Sunday Ticket add-on)
- NBA on ESPN/TNT
- MLB on FOX/FS1
- College football
- Premier League on NBC/USA
Hulu + Live TV
- NFL
- NBA
- MLB
- College football
- ESPN+ catalogue
Streams, recording and devices
YouTube TV
Simultaneous streams: 3 · Recording / DVR: Unlimited, kept 9 months
Hulu + Live TV
Simultaneous streams: 2 · Recording / DVR: Unlimited (9 months)
Verdict
YouTube TV wins on DVR and streams; Hulu + Live TV wins if you already pay for Disney+ and ESPN+.
Switching or combining
Both services are contract-free on their monthly plans, so you can run YouTube TV 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, YouTube TV 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, YouTube TV or Hulu + Live TV?
YouTube TV: NFL (incl. NFL Sunday Ticket add-on), NBA on ESPN/TNT, MLB on FOX/FS1. Hulu + Live TV: NFL, NBA, MLB. Rights move between seasons, so check the current schedule.
Can I subscribe to both YouTube TV 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?
YouTube TV: 3. Hulu + Live TV: 2.
Do YouTube TV and Hulu + Live TV work on the same devices?
Largely yes: Roku, Fire TV, Apple TV, Android TV / Google TV for YouTube TV; Roku, Fire TV, Apple TV, Android TV for Hulu + Live TV.