Hulu vs Apple TV+: which is better?

While both Hulu and AppleTV+ excel at producing original shows, there are a couple of differences between the two popular streaming services. Hulu has more variety both in terms of price range and content. You can choose ad-supported or ad-free, and you can even bundle it with add-on channels if you want to. It also goes beyond originals, streaming new episodes of ABC shows like Abbott Elementary and other Disney-owned properties like National Geographic documentaries. Meanwhile, the pricier AppleTV+ is limited to its own films and TV shows. But boy, are they good. What it lacks in quantity, it makes up for in quality—Severance, Pachinko, Ted Lasso, and Slow Horses are only some of the many award-winning shows it has to offer. So, which is better? If you value variety and want more value for money, go for Hulu. If you like seeing big stars in quality productions, go for AppleTV+. Both have free trials anyway, so you can test them out for yourself. In the meantime, we break down all you need to know about Hulu vs AppleTV+.

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Summary

Comparaison	Hulu	Apple TV+
Price	$11.99/month	$12.99/month
Trial	30 days	7 days
Our rating	9/10	9/10
Number of channels
Parental controls	Yes	Yes

Price: Hulu is cheaper than Apple TV+

Hulu's costs $12 whereas Apple TV+ costs $13. Getting Apple TV+ instead of Hulu will set you back $1 more every month.

Trial: Hulu offers a trial

Hulu has a trial. The trial duration is 30 days.

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Trial: Apple TV+ offers a trial

Apple TV+ has a trial. The trial duration is 7 days.

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Hulu's specialty

The specialties of Hulu are: Action, Anime, Family, Horror, Movies, Old TV shows, Original series, Spanish-language content, True Crime, TV shows.

Apple TV+'s specialty

The specialties of Apple TV+ are: Baseball, Family, Language learning, Original series, Soccer, TV shows.

Hulu's accepted payment methods

Hulu accepts: Apple App Store, credit card, debit card, Google Play Store, Paypal, prepaid card, Retailer gift card, Walmart gift card.

Apple TV+'s accepted payment methods

The payment methods that Apple TV+ accepts are: Apple Pay, credit card, debit card, Paypal, prepaid card, Retailer gift card, Target gift card, Walmart gift card.

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