Verdict: Hulu + Live TV wins on value — the included Disney+ and ESPN+ bundle is a meaningful differentiator at a comparable price.
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Winner: Hulu + Live TV
Spec-by-spec comparison
YouTube TV
Hulu + Live TV
Monthly price
$72.99/mo
$82.99/mo (with ads)
Unlimited DVR
Yes (9 months)
Yes
Included streaming library
None
Hulu + Disney+ + ESPN+
Channel count
100+
90+
Simultaneous streams
3 (unlimited at home)
2 (unlimited at home)
YouTube TV
What works
Slightly lower price ($72.99 vs $82.99/mo)
Cleaner, faster interface
Excellent unlimited DVR experience
What doesn't
No included streaming library or Disney bundle
Price increases have eroded original value
No family-specific add-ons
Hulu + Live TV
What works
Includes Disney+ and ESPN+ at no extra charge
Hulu on-demand streaming library included
FX and ABC originals (The Bear, Abbott Elementary) accessible
What doesn't
More expensive ($82.99/mo with ads)
Interface less polished than YouTube TV
Disney+ and ESPN+ are ad-supported on the base bundle
Bottom line
Our pick: Hulu + Live TV. It edges out the alternative on includes disney+ and espn+ at no extra charge. That said, YouTube TV still wins on slightly lower price ($72.99 vs $82.99/mo) — consider it if that single trade matters most for your use.