Hulu vs Netflix: which Video streaming wins in 2026?

We tested Hulu and Netflix head-to-head on every criterion in our video streaming methodology. Here's the verdict.

Verdict

Netflix wins overall

Based on 5 video streaming criteria: Hulu wins 1, Netflix wins 3, 1 tied.

Hulu
1
criteria won
Netflix
Winner
3
criteria won

Feature-by-feature

CriterionHuluNetflixWinner
Cheapest tier $/mo9.998.99Hulu
Ad-free tier $/mo18.9919.99Netflix
Top tier $/mo18.9926.99Netflix
Top tier 4K + AtmosNoYesโ€”
Top tier streams24Netflix

Total cost of ownership

HorizonHuluNetflixCheaper
12 months$228$240Hulu
24 months$456$480Hulu