Hulu vs Tubi: Which is Better?

Hulu and Tubi are two of the more reliable streaming services you'll find right now. Hulu is steadily releasing originals and acquired titles alike (you'll find most ABC shows like Abbott Elementary and Grey's Anatomy here) while Tubi remains the most high-quality among all the free services out there. Sure, you'll have to dive deep to find good titles and sit through a couple of ads, but rest assured Tubi has classics and hidden gems in its library. So which is the better service? Hulu's great if you have an extra $8 to spare each month; there's always something new to watch and you can choose how to watch it. Tubi may not offer much in the way of control, but you won't have a shortage of things to watch either, since Tubi offers thousands of films and TV shows, again at no additional cost. Below, we break down how the two popular streaming services stack up against each other.

Summary

Comparaison	Hulu	Tubi
Price	$9.99/month	$0/month
Trial	30 days	No
Our rating	9/10	7/10
Number of channels		78
Parental controls	Yes	Yes
4K	Yes	No
NBC	No	Yes

Why get Hulu?

If you're a fan of TV shows, then Hulu has a lot to offer, with a pretty comprehensive list of popular shows from major networks, including classic sitcoms, as well as children's programs like Sesame Street. Hulu is also acclaimed for its ace original programming, with hit shows from comedies like The Mindy Project to dystopian dramas like Handmaid's Tale.

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Why get Tubi?

Dubbed "The Free Netflix," Tubi is one of the best options for streaming quality movies and TV shows online. The completely free, ad-supported service has one of the most extensive title lineups, plus it's compatible with most devices, making it an extremely popular option for cord-cutters. Though it has been noted to have a less than stellar resolution, most viewers don't mind due to its easy interface, constantly updated library, and of course free titles. Parents will also be glad to know that the service has parental control features.

Go to Tubi

Devices: Tubi is more widely available than Hulu

Tubi is available on Amazon Fire TV, Android Phones, Android TV, Apple TV, Chromecast, Google TV Streamer, iOS, PlayStation 3, PlayStation 4, Roku, Samsung Smart TV, Sony, TiVo, Vizio, Website or Xbox One.

Whereas Hulu is available on Amazon Fire TV, Android Phones, Android TV, Apple TV, Chromecast, Google TV Streamer, iOS, LG TV, Nintendo Switch, Roku, Samsung TV or Xbox. That's 4 less devices than Tubi.

Trial: Hulu offers a trial

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

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Trial: Tubi does not offer a trial

Tubi does not offer a free trial.

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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.

Tubi's specialty

The specialties of Tubi are: Anime, classics, Horror, Movies, Old TV shows, Original series, Science fiction, TV shows.

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