Rated 7+ IMDb · 70%+ RT Little-known finds Curated by humans
Rated 7+ IMDb · 70%+ RT Little-known finds Curated by humans
Updated October 18, 2026 • By Isabella Endrinal
AGMTW score, out of 10
Anime that Crunchyroll does not carry, which is a smaller pool than it used to be.
Value for money5.6
Cheap for anime that Crunchyroll does not carry.
$6.99 a month. The cheapest service in the same category is $3.99 ($3 less). Weighed against what it carries (content 4.8/10), that comes to 5.6 on value.
Content quality4.8
Anime.
We have no title-level data for this one, so this is our own read on how much there is worth watching.
Apps and devices4.4
Weak app, reaching 5 of the 12 major devices.
Rated 2.05 on iPhone and 2.41 on Android. Works on 5 of 12 devices.
Streaming quality7.5
1080p, stereo; no 4K at any price.
Base plan streams in 1080p.
Hidive focuses mainly on anime shows and films. Its offerings include classical anime, popular anime films and shows, as well as hidden gems of the anime world, put together for those who love anime and don’t want to wait for the releases of their favorite shows.
They add new content via simulcasts which means that you’ll be able to stream new anime shows online as they’re released in real-time. This service is great for anime lovers who don’t want to wait months for their favorite anime shows to be released on DVD. Hidive is an independent anime streaming company based in Texas that was launched in 2017.
How much does hidive cost?
hidive starts at $6.99/month.
Does hidive have a free trial?
Yes. hidive currently offers a 7-day free trial for new subscribers.
What devices support hidive?
hidive is available on Android, Android TV, Fire TV, iOS, Xbox.
Can I cancel hidive anytime?
hidive is a month-to-month subscription with no long-term contract. You can cancel at any time without penalty.
Is hidive worth it?
Hidive focuses mainly on anime shows and films. Its offerings include classical anime, popular anime films and shows, as well as hidden gems of the anime world, put together for those who love anime and don’t want to wait for the releases of their favorite shows. They add new content via simulcasts which means that you’ll be able to stream new anime shows online as they’re released in real-time. This service is great for anime lovers who don’t want to wait months for their favorite anime shows to be released on DVD. Hidive is an independent anime streaming company based in Texas that was launched in 2017.
Four criteria, each scored out of 10. The overall score is their weighted average: content 50%, value 20%, apps 20%, streaming quality 10%.
Value for money
0The most expensive service of its kind.
10The cheapest service of its kind, with full content.
Content quality
0None of the 20 most-watched cable channels, or nothing from our recommended list.
10All 20 channels, or the deepest catalog of titles we recommend.
Apps and devices
0A one-star app that runs on none of the 12 major devices.
10Five-star apps on all 12 major devices.
Streaming quality
0Below 720p.
104K on the plan we price.