We looked closely at both to help you decide which is worth your time and money.
Overall Findings
$72.99/month
Includes major broadcast networks (ABC, CBS, Fox, NBC).
Unlimited cloud DVR storage
3 simultaneous gear streams.
4K Plus available for additional $10.
Unlimited cloud DVR storage.
2 simultaneous equipment streams (upgrade to unlimited streams for additional $9.99).
Includes Disney+ and ESPN+ at no extra charge.
At first glance, YouTube TV and Hulu + Live TV are similar services.
Hulu will best serve you if on-demand and original content are important to you.
Both YouTube TV and Hulu + Live TV are currently only available in the United States.
Premium add-ons like Max, SHOWTIME, and EPIX available at extra cost.
Optional Sports Plus package adds 13+ national sports networks.
Notable missing channels: A&E, History, Lifetime.
85+ live channels
Hulu (with ads), Disney+, and ESPN+ included in base plan.
Premium add-ons like Max, SHOWTIME, and Starz available at extra cost.
Optional sports package adds 6 national sports networks.
Notable missing channels: AMC, PBS, Univision.
Although YouTube offers more channels, youll find most major networks on both services.
One of the significant differences between the two services is sports content.
you’re free to find YouTube TV and Hulu + Live TV’s full channel listshereandhere, respectively.
Plans and Pricing: Hulu is Cheaper
$72.99/month base plan.
Spanish Plan (adds 30+ Spanish networks) available for $34.99/month.
$5-16/month for premium channel add-ons.
Hulu (with ads) + Live TV: $69.99/month.
iPhone, iPad, and Android smartphone and tablet support.
App available on PlayStation and Xbox consoles.
Smart TV support: Samsung, Android TV, HiSense, Vizio, and more.
App available on PlayStation, Xbox, and Nintendo Switch consoles.
Where the two services diverge a bit is simultaneous streams.
YouTube TV allows for three streams simultaneously, while Hulu Live only supports two.
Video Quality: YouTube TV Has a 4K Add-On
720p to 1080p resolution.
4K Plus add-on available for $10/month.
Some on-demand movies and TV available in 4K.
Disappointingly, neither service includes 4K streams with their base plans.
For an additional $10 per month, YouTube TV offers 4K on certain channels.
Hulu offers no upgrade option, but some of its on-demand content is available in 4K.
In other words, YouTube TV is the service for maximum 4K options.
Look for and smack the+icon next to the show.
YouTube TV will now record the current show as well as future episodes of the show.
Log into your Hulu account page.
Go toYour Subscription>Manage Plan.
Switch to plan you want by switchingOfftoOn.
If it’s just an Add-on, smack the+to add the add-on to your account.
