Hulu alternatives: 4 apps ranked by verified data

Facts checked Nov 8, 2026AppBreakup editorialHow we rank All video streaming services

Top picks

Best overall
Prime Video
Amazon Prime plan: $14.99/month or $139/year
Best free option
Tubi
Free

Common reasons people leave Hulu: US only; not available in other countries, and ad-free plan still shows ads on some titles. We ranked 4 alternatives by how directly each one replaces Hulu, then by reviews, real visits and how recently each app's facts were checked against its own website. Prime Video currently ranks first.

Quick comparison

#	App	Pricing	Verified price	Open source	Platforms	Verified facts	Score
1	Prime Video	Paid	$14.99/month or $139/year	No	Web, Windows, macOS +2	8 of 8	72.5
2	Tubi	Free	—	No	Web, Android, iOS	5 of 5	70.9
3	YouTube TV	Paid	$82.99/month, 100+ channels	No	Web, Android, iOS	5 of 5	61.8
4	Netflix	Paid	$8.99 a month (Standard with ads)	No	Web, Windows, iOS +1	8 of 8	57.2

1. Prime VideoTop pick
Best for: Amazon Prime members who want films, series and sports bundled with their membership
PaidWeb, Windows, macOS, iOS, Android
72.5
score / 100
Why switch from Hulu
Included with Amazon Prime, with add-on channels in one app.
Pros
Included with an Amazon Prime membership
Rent or buy titles that aren't in the subscription
Offline downloads on mobile and desktop apps
Cons
Ads on included content in many countries unless you pay extra
Mix of included, add-on and paid titles makes browsing confusing
Downloaded titles can't be cast to Chromecast or AirPlay
Visit Prime Video Compare with Hulu Details and reviews
How this score is calculated
Editorial fit ×0.363
Reviews ×0.363
Clicks (90 days) ×0.15100
Freshness ×0.15100
Votes ×0.150
0 counted reviews, 0 up and 0 down votes. Full formula
Is Prime Video a good Hulu alternative?
Verified facts
8 of 8 verified
Content
Movies, TV shows, sports, live TV
Checked Nov 8, 2026primevideo.com(opens source in a new tab)
Offline downloads
iOS, Android, macOS, Windows, Fire tablets
Checked Nov 8, 2026primevideo.com(opens source in a new tab)
Casting downloads
Not allowed
Checked Nov 8, 2026primevideo.com(opens source in a new tab)
Owner
Amazon
Checked Nov 8, 2026primevideo.com(opens source in a new tab)
Amazon Prime plan
$14.99/month or $139/year
Checked Nov 8, 2026amazon.com(opens source in a new tab)
Amazon Prime plan (UK)
£8.99/month or £95/year
Checked Nov 8, 2026amazon.co.uk(opens source in a new tab)
Amazon Prime plan (India)
₹299/month or ₹1,499/year
Checked Nov 8, 2026amazon.in(opens source in a new tab)
Prime Lite plan (India)
₹799/year
Checked Nov 8, 2026amazon.in(opens source in a new tab)
2. Tubi
Best for: Anyone who wants a large catalogue of films and TV for free and is fine with ads
FreeWeb, Android, iOS
70.9
score / 100
Why switch from Hulu
Free with ads, for older films and TV without a subscription.
Pros
Completely free; no account needed to start watching
Large catalogue of films, older series and niche genres
Runs on almost every TV and streaming device
Cons
Ad breaks in every title and no paid ad-free option
Few recent blockbuster films or big new series
Not available in many countries
Visit Tubi Details and reviews
How this score is calculated
Editorial fit ×0.357
Reviews ×0.363
Clicks (90 days) ×0.15100
Freshness ×0.15100
Votes ×0.150
0 counted reviews, 0 up and 0 down votes. Full formula
Is Tubi a good Hulu alternative?
Verified facts
5 of 5 verified
Price
Free with ads
Checked Nov 8, 2026corporate.tubitv.com(opens source in a new tab)
Owner
Fox Corporation
Checked Nov 8, 2026corporate.tubitv.com(opens source in a new tab)
Founded
2014
Checked Nov 8, 2026corporate.tubitv.com(opens source in a new tab)
Availability
US, Canada, Mexico, LATAM, UK, Australia
Checked Nov 8, 2026corporate.tubitv.com(opens source in a new tab)
Monthly users
110 million+
Checked Nov 8, 2026corporate.tubitv.com(opens source in a new tab)
3. YouTube TV
Best for: US households replacing cable who want local channels, live sports and unlimited DVR
PaidWeb, Android, iOS
61.8
score / 100
Why switch from Hulu
A fuller live TV replacement than Hulu + Live TV, with unlimited DVR.
Pros
Unlimited DVR space included with every plan
Six accounts per household with personal libraries
No contract, installation or box rental fees
Multiview and NFL Sunday Ticket add-on for sports fans
Cons
Main plan costs over $80 a month
Only three simultaneous streams without the paid 4K Plus add-on
US only, and some channels vary by ZIP code
Visit YouTube TV Compare with Hulu Details and reviews
How this score is calculated
Editorial fit ×0.377
Reviews ×0.363
Clicks (90 days) ×0.150
Freshness ×0.15100
Votes ×0.150
0 counted reviews, 0 up and 0 down votes. Full formula
Is YouTube TV a good Hulu alternative?
Verified facts
5 of 5 verified
Main plan
$82.99/month, 100+ channels
Checked Nov 8, 2026tv.youtube.com(opens source in a new tab)
DVR
Unlimited
Checked Nov 8, 2026tv.youtube.com(opens source in a new tab)
Accounts and streams
6 accounts, 3 streams
Checked Nov 8, 2026tv.youtube.com(opens source in a new tab)
Contract
None
Checked Nov 8, 2026tv.youtube.com(opens source in a new tab)
4K Plus add-on
$9.99/month
Checked Nov 8, 2026tv.youtube.com(opens source in a new tab)
4. Netflix
Best for: Households that want a big library of original series and films on nearly every screen
PaidWeb, Windows, iOS, Android
57.2
score / 100
Why switch from Hulu
Larger originals catalogue and available worldwide, not just in the US.
Pros
Large catalogue of original series and films
Apps on almost every TV, console and phone
Offline downloads and mobile games included
Cons
Account sharing restricted to one household
4K and more simultaneous screens require the top plan
Library differs by country and titles rotate out
Visit Netflix Compare with Hulu Details and reviews
How this score is calculated
Editorial fit ×0.369
Reviews ×0.363
Clicks (90 days) ×0.150
Freshness ×0.1585
Votes ×0.150
0 counted reviews, 0 up and 0 down votes. Full formula
Is Netflix a good Hulu alternative?
Verified facts
8 of 8 verified
Billing
Monthly only
Checked Nov 8, 2026help.netflix.com(opens source in a new tab)
Top quality
4K Ultra HD + HDR (Premium)
Checked Nov 8, 2026help.netflix.com(opens source in a new tab)
Account sharing
One household
Checked Nov 8, 2026help.netflix.com(opens source in a new tab)
Games
Included
Checked Nov 8, 2026help.netflix.com(opens source in a new tab)
Starting price
$8.99 a month (Standard with ads)
Checked Nov 8, 2026help.netflix.com(opens source in a new tab)
Standard plan
$19.99 a month
Checked Nov 8, 2026help.netflix.com(opens source in a new tab)
Premium plan
$26.99 a month
Checked Nov 8, 2026help.netflix.com(opens source in a new tab)
Extra member
$7.99 a month with ads, $9.99 without
Checked Nov 8, 2026help.netflix.com(opens source in a new tab)

The best Hulu alternative for…

The highest-ranked app in this list for each need.

Best Hulu alternative for most people

Prime Video

Included with Amazon Prime, with add-on channels in one app.

Best Hulu alternative for a free option

Tubi

Free with ads, for older films and TV without a subscription.

Best Hulu alternative for Mac

Prime Video

Included with Amazon Prime, with add-on channels in one app.

Best Hulu alternative for Windows

Netflix

Larger originals catalogue and available worldwide, not just in the US.

Best Hulu alternative for iPhone and Android

YouTube TV

A fuller live TV replacement than Hulu + Live TV, with unlimited DVR.

Best Hulu alternative for working in the browser

Prime Video

Included with Amazon Prime, with add-on channels in one app.

Hulu alternatives: common questions

What is the best alternative to Hulu?

Prime Video ranks first right now. Included with Amazon Prime, with add-on channels in one app. Tubi and YouTube TV follow it in our ranking.

Hulu vs Prime Video: what's the difference?

Both Hulu and Prime Video are paid products. Both run on Web, Android, iOS, Windows and macOS.

Is Hulu free?

Hulu is a paid product.

How much do Hulu alternatives cost?

Verified prices for the top-ranked Hulu alternatives: Prime Video, $14.99/month or $139/year; YouTube TV, $82.99/month, 100+ channels; Netflix, $8.99 a month (Standard with ads). Each price was checked on the app's own site; see each card below for the date and source.

Is there a free alternative to Hulu?

Yes. Tubi (free) has a free option. Check each app's verified facts for current plan limits.

Is there an open-source alternative to Hulu?

None of the 4 alternatives in this list is open source.

Why do people switch from Hulu?

The complaints we hear most: US only; not available in other countries; ad-free plan still shows ads on some titles; Hulu + Live TV is expensive compared with on-demand plans.

How is this list ranked?

Every app is scored with the same published formula: how directly it replaces Hulu, reviews (weighted by verification), visits from AppBreakup, how recently its facts were checked against its own website, and reader votes.

Top picks

Quick comparison

1. Prime VideoTop pick

Pros

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2. Tubi

Pros

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Verified facts

3. YouTube TV

Pros

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Verified facts

4. Netflix

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Verified facts

The best Hulu alternative for…

Best Hulu alternative for most people

Best Hulu alternative for a free option

Best Hulu alternative for Mac

Best Hulu alternative for Windows

Best Hulu alternative for iPhone and Android

Best Hulu alternative for working in the browser

Hulu alternatives: common questions

What is the best alternative to Hulu?

Hulu vs Prime Video: what's the difference?

Is Hulu free?

How much do Hulu alternatives cost?

Is there a free alternative to Hulu?

Is there an open-source alternative to Hulu?

Why do people switch from Hulu?

How is this list ranked?