YouTube TV vs Hulu + Live TV

By Billy G. · Founder & Lead Editor

YouTube TV
Hulu + Live TV
Hulu + Live TV
Verified Confidence: 89%

Verdict: Hulu + Live TV wins on value — the included Disney+ and ESPN+ bundle is a meaningful differentiator at a comparable price.

Winner: Hulu + Live TV

Spec-by-spec comparison

YouTube TVHulu + Live TV
Monthly price$72.99/mo$82.99/mo (with ads)
Unlimited DVRYes (9 months)Yes
Included streaming libraryNoneHulu + Disney+ + ESPN+
Channel count100+90+
Simultaneous streams3 (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.

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