Summary
| Comparaison | Hulu | Max |
|---|---|---|
| Price | $7.99/month | $9.99/month |
| Trial | 30 days | No | Our rating | 9/10 | 7/10 |
| Number of channels | - | 1 |
| Parental controls | Yes | Yes |
Popularity: Max is more popular than Hulu
Max has 73,000,000 subscribers whereas Hulu has 43,000,000 subscribers. This means that Max has 30,000,000 more subscribers than Hulu. That's a pretty big difference.
Hulu and Max cost
Hulu is cheaper than Max: Hulu costs $8 whereas Max costs $10/month. Subscribing to Max instead of Hulu will set you back $2 every month ($24/year).
Why get Hulu?
Budget: Hulu is one of the cheapest of the “top” streaming platforms, although the price to pay is watching ads.
Add-ons: In addition to on-demand streaming, Hulu offers over 50 channels of live TV, featuring different networks depending on where you live, for $70 a month.
Why get Max?
Programming: The breadth of shows and movies justifies the higher price of Max. As of the pandemic, the platform has also begun to release new movies originally intended for the big screen. It even includes podcasts.
Devices: Hulu is more widely available than Max
Hulu is available on Airplay supported, Amazon Fire TV, Android, Android TV, Apple TV, Chromecast, Google TV Streamer, iOS, LG TV, Nintendo Switch, Roku, Roku TV, Samsung TV, Shareplay supported or Xbox.
Whereas Max is available on Airplay supported, Amazon Fire TV, Android TV, Apple TV, Google TV Streamer, PlayStation, Roku, Samsung TV or Xbox. That's 6 less devices than Hulu.
Channel count: Max has 1 channels more than Hulu
Max's lineup includes 1 channels whereas Hulu has no channels. Getting a subscription to Max will give you access to 1 more channels than Hulu.
Trial: Hulu offers a trial
Hulu has a trial. The trial duration is 30 days.
Trial: Max does not offer a trial
Max does not offer a free trial.
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.
Max's specialty
The specialties of Max are: Action, Anime, classics, College basketball, Family, Horror, Movies, Old TV shows, Original series, True Crime, 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, Target gift card.
Max's accepted payment methods
The payment methods that Max accepts are: Amazon Appstore, Apple App Store, credit card, debit card, Google Play Store, Paypal, prepaid card, Roku Channel Store, Samsung Smart Hub.
Does Max have a better catalog than Hulu?
Based on our calculations, Max has a better catalog than Hulu. Our curators have found 291 highly-rated movies and shows on Max. By contrast, they have only found 276 highly-rated movies and shows on Hulu.
What are the best movies on Hulu?
Here are the best movies that our team recommends on Hulu:
What are the best movies on Max?
Here are the best movies that our team recommends on Max:
What are the best shows on Hulu?
Here are the best shows that our team recommends on Hulu:
What are the best shows on Max?
Here are the best shows that our team recommends on Max:
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