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Peacock vs Hulu 2026: Pricing, Features & Content
Peacock
NBC/Universal streaming service with live sports, news, and integrated broadcast content
Sports fans and NBC show enthusiasts
Score56%
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270 attributes11 differences18 pros/cons
Quick Answer
AI SummaryPeacock and Hulu are both major streaming platforms offering ad-supported and premium tiers, with Peacock at $4.99/$9.99 and Hulu at $5.99/$11.99 monthly. Hulu excels with broader content libraries and live TV options, while Peacock offers sports-focused content including NBA and Olympic events.
Read full verdictHulu edges out Peacock for general viewers with its larger subscriber base, broader content library, and live TV option with 75 channels, making it ideal for cord-cutters. Peacock is the superior choice for sports enthusiasts and NBC content fans, offering competitive pricing and exclusive live events like NBA games and the Olympics.
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Key Differences at a Glance
- Ad-Supported Tier Price:✓ Peacock wins($4.99/month vs $5.99/month)
- Ad-Free Tier Price:✓ Peacock wins($9.99/month vs $11.99/month)
- Paying Subscribers (2026):✓ Hulu wins(55+ million vs 46 million)
Key Facts & Figures
185 numeric metrics compared
| Metric | Peacock | Hulu | Ratio |
|---|---|---|---|
| Monthly Cost (Ad-Free Premium)(USD) | $11.99 | — | — |
| Monthly Cost (With Ads)(USD) | $5.99 | — | — |
| Total Content Titles(titles) | 9,000+ | 10,000+ | |
| 2024 Emmy Award Wins(awards) | 12 | — | — |
| Ad-Free Monthly Price(USD) | $11.99 | $14.99 | |
| Simultaneous Streams(count) | 4 simultaneous | 4 simultaneous | |
| Original Series Count(active) | 45+ | 60+ | |
| Free Trial Period(days) | 7 days | 7 days | |
| Total Content Library Size(titles) | 15,000+ | 20,000+ | |
| Theatrical Release Window(months) | 45 days exclusive | 120 days standard | |
| Maximum Simultaneous Streams(streams) | 4 screens | 2 screens (ad tier) / 4 screens (ad-free) | |
| Paying Subscribers(millions) | 46 million | — | — |
| Subscription Pricing(USD/month) | $5.99-$11.99 | — | — |
| User Engagement(percent increase) | 25% more content engagement vs traditional TV | — | — |
| Global Subscribers(millions) | Peacock | 50+ million | |
| Viewer Engagement Boost(percent) | Peacock | — | — |
| Monthly Price (Ad-Supported)(USD) | $4.99 | $5.99 | |
| Monthly Price (Premium/Ad-Free)(USD) | $9.99 | $11.99 | |
| Paying Subscribers (2026)(millions) | 46 million | 55+ million | |
| Live TV Channels(channels) | Sports-focused limited | 75+ channels | — |
| Content Engagement vs Traditional(%) | 25% more than NBC viewers | Industry standard | — |
| Monthly Price (Basic/Select Tier)(USD) | $7.99 | — | — |
| Monthly Price (Ad-Free Premium Tier)(USD) | $16.99 | — | — |
| Annual Plan Cost (Premium)(USD) | $169.99 (estimated) | — | — |
| Premium Monthly Cost (Ad-Free)(USD) | $11.99 | — | — |
| Total Content Library(titles) | 4,200+ | 8,500+ | |
| Original Series Produced Annually(series) | 85+ | 42 originals | |
| Annual Content Investment(USD billions) | $2.5B | — | — |
| Simultaneous Streams (Premium)(streams) | 4 | 2 | |
| Monthly Subscription (Ad-Supported)(USD) | $5.99 | $7.99/month | |
| Monthly Subscription (Ad-Free)(USD) | $11.99 | $14.99/month | |
| Global Subscribers(millions) | 36 million | — | — |
| On-Demand Movie Titles(titles) | ~3,000 | — | — |
| Original Series Launched (2025)(series) | 50+ | — | — |
| Simultaneous Streams (Premium Plan)(screens) | 4 devices | — | — |
| Monthly Cost (Ad-Free)(USD) | $13.99 | — | — |
| 4K/HDR Content Coverage(percent of library) | 45% | — | — |
| 2024 Emmy Awards Won(awards) | 18 Emmy awards | 16 | |
| Maximum Concurrent Streams(screens) | 4 concurrent streams (Premium+) | — | — |
| Monthly Cost (Standard Tier)(USD) | $0 (Ad-supported) / $5.99 (Premium) | — | — |
| Ad Minutes per Hour(minutes) | 4-6 minutes (Free tier) | — | — |
| Simultaneous Streams(streams) | 4 (Premium plan) | 2 screens | |
| Monthly Price (Ad-Supported)(USD/month) | $7.99/month (Peacock Premium) | — | — |
| Monthly Price (Ad-Free)(USD/month) | $13.99/month (Peacock Premium Plus) | — | — |
| Paying Subscribers (2026)(millions) | 46 million | — | — |
| Content Library Size(titles) | ~5,000+ titles | — | — |
| Monthly Cost (Cheapest Tier)(USD) | Free | — | — |
| Premium Ad-Free Cost(USD) | $11.99/month | — | — |
| Original Series(series) | 80+ | — | — |
| Simultaneous Streams (Standard Plan)(screens) | 1 device | 2 screens | |
| Monthly Cost (Ad-Free Tier)(USD) | $11.99 | $14.99 | |
| Budget Tier Cost(USD) | $5.99 (with ads) | — | — |
| Original Series & Films(count) | ~450+ originals | — | — |
| Emmy Awards (2023-2025)(awards) | 28 Emmys | — | — |
| Free Trial Duration(uses) | 7 days | — | — |
| Premium Monthly Price (USD)(USD) | $5.99 | — | — |
| Movie Library Size(films) | 2,800+ films | 4,000 | |
| Original Series (2024-2025)(series) | 18 new originals | 38+ | |
| Annual Premium Cost(USD) | $71.88/year | — | — |
| Ad-Supported Monthly Cost(USD) | $5.99 | $7.99 | |
| Ad-Free Monthly Cost(USD) | $11.99 | $14.99 | |
| On-Demand Title Library(titles) | 8,500+ | 10,000+ | |
| Original Series Count(series) | 90+ | 1,000+ | |
| Simultaneous Streams (Premium Tier)(streams) | 4 | 2 | |
| Live TV Channels (with add-on/included)(channels) | 40+ (included Premium) | 65+ (Hulu+Live TV $76.99/mo) | |
| Monthly Cost (Ad-Supported Tier)(USD) | $5.99 | $7.99 | |
| Total Content Library Size(titles or videos) | 70,000+ hours | 10,000+ | |
| 2024 Emmy Nominations(nominations) | 23 | 32 nominations | |
| Family-Friendly Content(percent of library) | ~35% | — | — |
| Simultaneous Streams Allowed(devices) | 4 (Premium tier) | — | — |
| Monthly Price (Ad-Free)(USD) | $11.99 | $14.99 | |
| Global Subscriber Base(millions) | 36 | 60+ million (2024) | |
| Annual Original Content Budget(billion USD) | $2.5 billion | — | — |
| Ad-Supported Monthly Price(USD) | $5.99 | $7.99 | |
| Ad-Free Monthly Price(USD) | $11.99 | $14.99 | |
| 4K Ultra HD Titles(titles) | 300+ | — | — |
| Premium Monthly Price (Ad-Free)(USD) | $11.99 | — | — |
| Budget Ad-Supported Tier(USD/month) | $5.99 | — | — |
| Original Series Released Annually(series) | 45+ | 42 (2024) | |
| Countries Available(countries) | 40 countries | — | — |
| Monthly Cost (Ad-Free Premium Tier)(USD) | $11.99 | — | — |
| Original Series & Films (Emmy Nominations 2023-2024)(nominations) | 8 nominations | — | — |
| Geographic Availability(countries) | United States only | — | — |
| On-Demand Content Titles(titles) | 15,000+ | 10,000+ | |
| Emmy Nominations (2024)(nominations) | 7 nominations | 18 nominations | |
| Live TV Channels (with add-on)(channels) | Not available | 90+ channels | — |
| Monthly Price (Ad-Supported)(USD) | $5.99 | $7.99 | |
| Monthly Price (Premium/No Ads)(USD) | $11.99 | — | — |
| Global Subscriber Count(millions) | 36 | — | — |
| Original Series Released (2025)(series) | 28 | — | — |
| Subscribers | 50M+ | 50M+ | |
| Content Budget(USD/year) | $2.5 Billion | $2.5 Billion | |
| Ad-Free Monthly Price(USD) | $17.99 | $17.99 | |
| Recommended Bundle Price (All Services, No Ads)(USD per month) | $44.99 (with ESPN Unlimited) | $44.99 (with ESPN Unlimited) | |
| Simultaneous Stream Devices(devices) | 2-4 devices | 2-4 devices | |
| Watch Party Maximum Participants(people) | 8 participants (Watch Party) | 8 participants (Watch Party) | |
| App Merger Timeline(year) | Early 2026 | Early 2026 | |
| Base Subscription Price (Ad-Supported)(USD per month) | $7.99 | $7.99 | |
| Premium Subscription Price (No Ads)(USD per month) | $14.99 | $14.99 | |
| Base Subscription Price (Ad-Supported)(USD/month) | $7.99 | $7.99 | |
| Premium Subscription Price (Ad-Free)(USD/month) | $14.99 | $14.99 | |
| Live TV Channels Included(channels) | 75+ | 75+ | |
| 2026 Emmy-Contending Series(count) | Tell Me Lies (7.2 rating) | Tell Me Lies (7.2 rating) | |
| Content Library Size (Estimated)(titles) | 15,000+ | 15,000+ | |
| Content Library Size(titles) | 4,000+ titles | 4,000+ titles | |
| Basic Plan Price(USD/month) | $7.99 | $7.99 | |
| Premium Ad-Free Plan(USD/month) | $14.99 | $14.99 | |
| Original Content Awards(Emmy nominations) | 120+ nominations | 120+ nominations | |
| Simultaneous Streams (Standard)(screens) | 2 screens | 2 screens | |
| User Satisfaction Score(%) | 76% | 76% | |
| Standalone Monthly Price (Ad-Supported)(USD) | $11.99/month | $11.99/month | |
| Standalone Monthly Price (Ad-Free)(USD) | $19.99/month | $19.99/month | |
| Bundle Price (Disney+/Hulu/ESPN+)(USD) | $19.99/month (included) | $19.99/month (included) | |
| Monthly Cost (Base Tier)(USD) | $7.99 | $7.99 | |
| Monthly Cost (Premium/Ad-Free Tier)(USD) | $14.99 | $14.99 | |
| Live TV Base Plan Cost(USD/month) | $46-$65 | $46-$65 | |
| Live TV Channels (Standard Plan)(channels) | 75+ | 75+ | |
| On-Demand Content Library Size(titles) | 10,000+ | 10,000+ | |
| User Profiles Per Account(profiles) | 6 | 6 | |
| Premium Tier Monthly Price(USD) | $14.99 | $14.99 | |
| Maximum User Profiles(profiles) | 6 | 6 | |
| TV Episode Next-Day Availability(hours after air) | Same-day/next-day (typically 8-24 hours) | Same-day/next-day (typically 8-24 hours) | |
| Hulu + Live TV / All-In Bundle Cost(USD/month) | $119.99 (with ads, includes Disney+ & ESPN+) | $119.99 (with ads, includes Disney+ & ESPN+) | |
| Monthly Subscription Cost (Ad-Free)(USD) | $14.99 | $14.99 | |
| Annual Content Budget(USD billions) | $2.7B | $2.7B | |
| Live TV Channels (with Live Bundle)(channels) | 90+ | 90+ | |
| Same-Day TV Episode Coverage(percent of shows) | 95% | 95% | |
| Live TV Channels (with Live TV Plan)(count) | 90+ channels | 90+ channels | |
| 4K HDR Content Available(titles) | 72% of library | 72% of library | |
| Free Trial Period(days) | 7 days | 7 days | |
| Original Series Library(series) | 450+ | 450+ | |
| Average Monthly Ad Load (Ad-Supported)(minutes per hour) | 4-6 minutes | 4-6 minutes | |
| Current-Season TV Episodes Access(days after air date) | Next-day (24 hours) | Next-day (24 hours) | |
| Premium Ad-Free Monthly Price(USD) | $14.99 | $14.99 | |
| Simultaneous Streams (Standard Tier)(streams) | 2 | 2 | |
| Ad-Supported Base Price(USD/month) | $7.99 | $7.99 | |
| Ad-Free Premium Price(USD/month) | $24.99 | $24.99 | |
| Live TV Channels(channels) | 0 (base plan) | 0 (base plan) | |
| Total Title Library(titles) | ~2,500 titles | ~2,500 titles | |
| Original Series Per Year(series) | 25+ diverse originals | 25+ diverse originals | |
| Monthly Price (Base Plan with Ads)(USD) | $7.99 | $7.99 | |
| On-Demand Content Library(titles) | 10,000+ | 10,000+ | |
| Cloud DVR Storage Capacity(hours) | 50 hours | 50 hours | |
| Free Trial Length(days) | 7 days | 7 days | |
| Premium Plan Price (Ad-Free)(USD) | $14.99 | $14.99 | |
| Disney Bundle Cost(USD/month) | $14.99 (with Disney+, ESPN+) | $14.99 (with Disney+, ESPN+) | |
| TV Episode Release Schedule(days) | Same-day or next-day | Same-day or next-day | |
| Monthly Subscription Cost (Standard Tier)(USD) | $7.99/month (with ads) | $7.99/month (with ads) | |
| Total Available Titles(titles) | ~10,000+ | ~10,000+ | |
| Original Emmy Nominations (All-Time)(nominations) | 120+ total | 120+ total | |
| Base Subscription Cost(USD/month) | $7.99 | $7.99 | |
| Ad-Free Premium Tier Cost(USD) | $14.99 | $14.99 | |
| TV Show Episodes Available(episodes) | 10,000+ | 10,000+ | |
| TV Series Available(titles) | 8,000+ | 8,000+ | |
| Simultaneous Device Streams(devices) | 2 | 2 | |
| Base Monthly Price (Ad-Supported)(USD) | $7.99 | $7.99 | |
| Movie Library(titles) | 1,800+ films | 1,800+ films | |
| Simultaneous Streams (Ad-Free Tier)(devices) | 4 devices | 4 devices | |
| NFL Game Availability(games/season) | 0 games (requires ESPN+ add-on) | 0 games (requires ESPN+ add-on) | |
| Same-Day TV Episodes(shows) | 200+ shows | 200+ shows | |
| Original Series (2025)(series) | 150+ | 150+ | |
| Ad-Supported Plan Price(USD/month) | $7.99 | $7.99 | |
| Premium Ad-Free Plan Price(USD/month) | $14.99 | $14.99 | |
| 4K/Ultra HD Available Titles(titles) | 200+ titles | 200+ titles | |
| Same/Next-Day Network TV Episodes(shows) | 500+ shows | 500+ shows | |
| Warner Bros Theatrical Films/Year(films) | 0-5 films | 0-5 films | |
| Max Simultaneous Streams(devices) | 4 devices | 4 devices | |
| Bundle Price (All Streaming Services)(USD/month) | $14.99 (Disney+/ESPN+ bundle) | $14.99 (Disney+/ESPN+ bundle) | |
| Entry Cost (Monthly)(USD) | $7.99 | $7.99 | |
| Ad-Free Plan Cost (Monthly)(USD) | $15.99 | $15.99 | |
| Original Content Investment (Annual)(USD millions) | $2,500 | $2,500 | |
| User Base Size(millions of developers) | 51.6 (Q4 2024) | 51.6 (Q4 2024) | |
| Monthly Cost (Ad-Supported Plan)(USD) | $7.99 | $7.99 | |
| Monthly Cost (Ad-Free Plan)(USD) | $14.99 | $14.99 | |
| Total On-Demand Content Library(titles) | 10,000+ | 10,000+ | |
| Maximum Simultaneous Screens (Base Plan)(screens) | 2 screens | 2 screens | |
| Live TV Channels Included(channels) | 95+ (with Hulu + Live TV) | 95+ (with Hulu + Live TV) | |
| Original Series (2024 Emmy Wins)(awards) | 19 Emmy wins | 19 Emmy wins | |
| Content Library Size(millions or channels) | ~1,900 titles | ~1,900 titles | |
| Emmy Awards (2024)(awards) | 27 wins | 27 wins | |
| Ad-Supported Plan Cost(USD) | $8.99 | $8.99 | |
| Subscriber Count (Q4 2024)(millions) | ~60 million | ~60 million | |
| Total Titles Available(titles) | 10,000+ | 10,000+ | |
| Base Monthly Price(USD) | $7.99 (with ads) | $7.99 (with ads) | |
| On-Demand Titles(titles) | 10,000+ | 10,000+ |
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Key Differences
11 attributes compared head-to-head
Evenly matched5 ties
Peacock
Attribute
Hulu
- $4.99/month(winner)Ad-Supported Tier Price$5.99/month
- $9.99/month(winner)Ad-Free Tier Price$11.99/month
- 46 millionPaying Subscribers (2026)55+ million(winner)
- NBC/Sports/Live EventsPrimary Content FocusMovies/TV Shows/Live TV
- Limited sports focusLive TV Channel Options75+ cable channels(winner)
- NBC properties onlyBundle AvailabilityDisney+, ESPN+ included(winner)
- NBA, Olympics, NFL exclusive(winner)Sports ContentThrough ESPN+ addon
- Strong (Bravo, NBC focus)Original Content QualityExtensive library
- Live TV Add-on
- Exclusive Originals
- Sports Coverage
- Ad-Supported Tier Price
Peacock
$4.99/month(winner)
Hulu
$5.99/month
- Ad-Free Tier Price
Peacock
$9.99/month(winner)
Hulu
$11.99/month
- Paying Subscribers (2026)
Peacock
46 million
Hulu
55+ million(winner)
- Primary Content Focus
Peacock
NBC/Sports/Live Events
Hulu
Movies/TV Shows/Live TV
- Live TV Channel Options
Peacock
Limited sports focus
Hulu
75+ cable channels(winner)
Full Comparison
| Attribute | Peacock | Hulu |
|---|---|---|
| Monthly Cost (Ad-Free Premium)(USD) | $11.99 | — |
| Monthly Cost (With Ads)(USD) | $5.99 | — |
| Ad-Free Monthly Price(USD) | $11.99(winner) | $14.99 |
| Subscription Pricing(USD/month) | $5.99-$11.99 | — |
| Monthly Price (Ad-Supported)(USD) | $4.99(winner) | $5.99 |
Show 64 more attributesMonthly Price (Premium/Ad-Free)(USD) $9.99 $11.99 Monthly Price (Basic/Select Tier)(USD) $7.99 — Monthly Price (Ad-Free Premium Tier)(USD) $16.99 — Annual Plan Cost (Premium)(USD) $169.99 (estimated) — Premium Monthly Cost (Ad-Free)(USD) $11.99 — Monthly Subscription (Ad-Supported)(USD) $5.99 $7.99/month Monthly Subscription (Ad-Free)(USD) $11.99 $14.99/month Monthly Cost (Ad-Free)(USD) $13.99 — Free Tier Option Free with ads ($5.99 ad-free) — Monthly Cost (Standard Tier)(USD) $0 (Ad-supported) / $5.99 (Premium) — Monthly Cost (Cheapest Tier)(USD) Free — Premium Ad-Free Cost(USD) $11.99/month — Monthly Cost (Ad-Free Tier)(USD) $11.99 $14.99 Budget Tier Cost(USD) $5.99 (with ads) — Free Trial Duration(uses) 7 days — Premium Monthly Price (USD)(USD) $5.99 — Free Ad-Supported Tier Available Yes (7,000+ hours) — Annual Premium Cost(USD) $71.88/year — Ad-Supported Monthly Cost(USD) $5.99 $7.99 Ad-Free Monthly Cost(USD) $11.99 $14.99 Monthly Cost (Ad-Supported Tier)(USD) $5.99 $7.99 Monthly Price (Ad-Free)(USD) $11.99 $14.99 Ad-Supported Monthly Price(USD) $5.99 $7.99 Ad-Free Monthly Price(USD) $11.99 $14.99 Premium Monthly Price (Ad-Free)(USD) $11.99 — Budget Ad-Supported Tier(USD/month) $5.99 — Monthly Cost (Ad-Free Premium Tier)(USD) $11.99 — Monthly Price (Ad-Supported)(USD) $5.99 $7.99 Monthly Price (Premium/No Ads)(USD) $11.99 — Recommended Bundle Price (All Services, No Ads)(USD per month) $44.99 (with ESPN Unlimited) — Base Subscription Price (Ad-Supported)(USD per month) $7.99 — Premium Subscription Price (No Ads)(USD per month) $14.99 — Base Subscription Price (Ad-Supported)(USD/month) $7.99 — Premium Subscription Price (Ad-Free)(USD/month) $14.99 — Basic Plan Price(USD/month) $7.99 — Premium Ad-Free Plan(USD/month) $14.99 — Standalone Monthly Price (Ad-Supported)(USD) $11.99/month — Standalone Monthly Price (Ad-Free)(USD) $19.99/month — Bundle Price (Disney+/Hulu/ESPN+)(USD) $19.99/month (included) — Monthly Cost (Base Tier)(USD) $7.99 — Monthly Cost (Premium/Ad-Free Tier)(USD) $14.99 — Live TV Base Plan Cost(USD/month) $46-$65 — Premium Tier Monthly Price(USD) $14.99 — Hulu + Live TV / All-In Bundle Cost(USD/month) $119.99 (with ads, includes Disney+ & ESPN+) — Monthly Subscription Cost (Ad-Free)(USD) $14.99 — Premium Ad-Free Monthly Price(USD) $14.99 — Ad-Supported Base Price(USD/month) $7.99 — Ad-Free Premium Price(USD/month) $24.99 — Monthly Price (Base Plan with Ads)(USD) $7.99 — Premium Plan Price (Ad-Free)(USD) $14.99 — Disney Bundle Cost(USD/month) $14.99 (with Disney+, ESPN+) — Monthly Subscription Cost (Standard Tier)(USD) $7.99/month (with ads) — Base Subscription Cost(USD/month) $7.99 — Ad-Free Premium Tier Cost(USD) $14.99 — Base Monthly Price (Ad-Supported)(USD) $7.99 — Ad-Supported Plan Price(USD/month) $7.99 — Premium Ad-Free Plan Price(USD/month) $14.99 — Bundle Price (All Streaming Services)(USD/month) $14.99 (Disney+/ESPN+ bundle) — Entry Cost (Monthly)(USD) $7.99 — Ad-Free Plan Cost (Monthly)(USD) $15.99 — Monthly Cost (Ad-Supported Plan)(USD) $7.99 — Monthly Cost (Ad-Free Plan)(USD) $14.99 — Ad-Supported Plan Cost(USD) $8.99 — Base Monthly Price(USD) $7.99 (with ads) — | ||
| Free Tier Available | Yes (with ads) | — |
| Simultaneous Streams(count) | 4 simultaneous | 4 simultaneous |
| Free Trial Period(days) | 7 days | 7 days |
| Live TV Option(available) | No | Yes (Hulu+Live TV) |
| Mobile Download Feature(yes/no) | Yes | Yes |
Show 39 more attributesMaximum Simultaneous Streams(streams) 4 screens 2 screens (ad tier) / 4 screens (ad-free) Live TV Channels(channels) Sports-focused limited 75+ channels Bundle Options Limited to NBC/Comcast Disney+, ESPN+, Hulu Live Sports Events(categories) NFL, WWE, Premier League, Olympics, PGA Golf — Parental Controls Available Limited (basic PIN protection) — Simultaneous Streams (Premium)(streams) 4 2 Maximum Concurrent Streams(screens) 4 concurrent streams (Premium+) — Simultaneous Streams(streams) 4 (Premium plan) 2 screens Live Sports Available NFL, Premier League, WWE, Olympics — Offline Download Support Yes (Premium tier) Premium tier only Simultaneous Streams (Standard Plan)(screens) 1 device 2 screens Offline Downloads Yes (Premium+) — Simultaneous Streams (Premium Tier)(streams) 4 2 Live TV Channels (with add-on/included)(channels) 40+ (included Premium) 65+ (Hulu+Live TV $76.99/mo) Live Sports Programming(availability) NFL, Premier League, WWE, Olympics — Simultaneous Streams Allowed(devices) 4 (Premium tier) — Simultaneous Stream Devices(devices) 2-4 devices — Live TV Access(availability) Available with bundles — Simultaneous Streams (Standard)(screens) 2 screens — Watch Party Co-Viewing Feature Included (Hulu Watch Party) — User Profiles Per Account(profiles) 6 — Maximum User Profiles(profiles) 6 — Live TV Option Available(yes/no) Yes (add-on: $14.99/mo) — Live TV Channels (with Live Bundle)(channels) 90+ — Live TV Channels (with Live TV Plan)(count) 90+ channels — Disney Bundle Compatibility Yes ($14.99/month with Disney+/ESPN+) — Current-Season TV Episodes Access(days after air date) Next-day (24 hours) — Live TV Option Available ($76.99/month add-on) — Simultaneous Streams (Standard Tier)(streams) 2 — Next-Day Network TV Episodes(null) ABC, Fox, NBC shows included — Cloud DVR Storage Capacity(hours) 50 hours — Live TV Availability(channels) 90+ channels (Live TV add-on) — Simultaneous Device Streams(devices) 2 — Simultaneous Streams (Ad-Free Tier)(devices) 4 devices — Live TV Bundle Available(yes/no) Yes (75+ channels) — Offline Download Capability All tiers — Maximum Simultaneous Screens (Base Plan)(screens) 2 screens — Live TV Channels Included(channels) 95+ (with Hulu + Live TV) — Cloud DVR Storage(hours) 50 hours — | ||
| Total Content Titles(titles) | 9,000+ | 10,000+(winner) |
| On-Demand Movie Titles(titles) | ~3,000 | — |
| Original Series(series) | 80+ | — |
| Movie Library Size(films) | 2,800+ films | 4,000(winner) |
| On-Demand Content Titles(titles) | 15,000+(winner) | 10,000+ |
Show 6 more attributesTotal Title Library(titles) ~2,500 titles — Total Available Titles(titles) ~10,000+ — TV Show Episodes Available(episodes) 10,000+ — TV Series Available(titles) 8,000+ — Original Series (2025)(series) 150+ — Total Titles Available(titles) 10,000+ — | ||
| 2024 Emmy Award Wins(awards) | 12 | — |
| Original Series & Films (Emmy Nominations 2023-2024)(nominations) | 8 nominations | — |
| Emmy Nominations (2024)(nominations) | 7 nominations | 18 nominations(winner) |
| 2026 Emmy-Contending Series(count) | Tell Me Lies (7.2 rating) | — |
| Original Content Awards(Emmy nominations) | 120+ nominations | — |
Show 3 more attributes4K HDR Content Available(titles) 72% of library — Original Emmy Nominations (All-Time)(nominations) 120+ total — Original Series (2024 Emmy Wins)(awards) 19 Emmy wins — | ||
| Nielsen Rankings (Jan 2026)(position) | Top 5 among streamers | Top 3 among streamers |
| Subscriber Count (Q4 2024)(millions) | ~60 million | — |
| Original Series Count(active) | 45+ | 60+(winner) |
| Sports Content Coverage(categories) | Premier (WWE, Olympics, NFL) | Limited (select events only) |
| Total Content Library Size(titles) | 15,000+ | 20,000+(winner) |
| Theatrical Release Window(months) | 45 days exclusive(winner) | 120 days standard |
| Live Sports Content | NBA, NFL, Winter Olympics, Summer Olympics | — |
Show 42 more attributesOriginal Series Quality Strong NBC franchises — Content Release Frequency Regular updates, weekly sports — Live Sports Coverage Peacock — Movie Library Size Peacock — Original Content Strength Peacock — Exclusive Sports Rights NBA, Olympics, select NFL Via ESPN+ partnership Exclusive 2026 Live Features(features) Courtside Live, Rinkside Live, Multiview — Total Content Library(titles) 4,200+ 8,500+ Original Series Produced Annually(series) 85+ 42 originals Annual Content Investment(USD billions) $2.5B — Live Sports Events Available(leagues) 4+ (NFL, Premier League, WWE, Olympics) — Next-Day TV Episode Access Yes (NBC, Bravo, Universal networks) 900+ series Original Series & Films(count) ~450+ originals — Original Series (2024-2025)(series) 18 new originals 38+ On-Demand Title Library(titles) 8,500+ 10,000+ Original Series Count(series) 90+ 1,000+ Live Sports Access Comprehensive (Premier League, WWE, NHL, NFL) Limited (requires add-ons) Total Content Library Size(titles or videos) 70,000+ hours 10,000+ Family-Friendly Content(percent of library) ~35% — Live Sports Events (Annual)(events) 100+ NFL games, Premier League, WWE — Original Series Released Annually(series) 45+ 42 (2024) Original Series Released (2025)(series) 28 — Live TV Channels Included(channels) 75+ — Sports Content Availability ESPN+ with premium sports — Content Library Size(titles) 4,000+ titles — Current TV Episode Availability Next-day episodes of current shows — On-Demand Content Library Size(titles) 10,000+ — Annual Content Budget(USD billions) $2.7B — Same-Day TV Episode Coverage(percent of shows) 95% — Original Series Library(series) 450+ — Live TV Channels(channels) 0 (base plan) — On-Demand Content Library(titles) 10,000+ — Movie Library(titles) 1,800+ films — Same-Day TV Episodes(shows) 200+ shows — Next-Day TV Show Access(availability) Full (most networks) — Same/Next-Day Network TV Episodes(shows) 500+ shows — Warner Bros Theatrical Films/Year(films) 0-5 films — Original Content Investment (Annual)(USD millions) $2,500 — Total On-Demand Content Library(titles) 10,000+ — Content Library Size(millions or channels) ~1,900 titles — Live TV Available Yes (add-on) — On-Demand Titles(titles) 10,000+ — | ||
| 4K Content Available(yes/no) | Yes (premium tier) | Yes (premium tier) |
| Dolby Atmos Support(yes/no) | Yes | Yes |
| Maximum Video Resolution(pixels) | 1080p HD | 1080p (Standard/Premium) |
| 4K/Ultra HD Content Availability(coverage %) | All tiers (extensive) | — |
| 2024 Emmy Nominations(nominations) | 23 | 32 nominations(winner) |
Show 2 more attributes4K Content Availability(% of library) ~15% 40% of titles 4K/Ultra HD Available Titles(titles) 200+ titles — | ||
| Live Sports Content(text) | Premier League, Olympics, WWE, NFL, PGA Tour | — |
| Paying Subscribers(millions) | 46 million | — |
| Innovative Tech Features | Vertical video for sports, gaming integration | — |
| Innovative Features | Peacock | — |
| Mobile-First Features | Vertical video format | Standard mobile app |
| User Engagement(percent increase) | 25% more content engagement vs traditional TV | — |
| Global Subscribers(millions) | Peacock | 50+ million(winner) |
| Global Subscriber Base(millions) | 36 | 60+ million (2024)(winner) |
| Annual Viewing Hours(billions) | Peacock | — |
| Viewer Engagement Boost(percent) | Peacock | — |
| Content Engagement vs Traditional(%) | 25% more than NBC viewers | Industry standard |
| YoY Growth Rate(percent) | Peacock | — |
| Paying Subscribers (2026)(millions) | 46 million | 55+ million(winner) |
| 4K Streaming Available | No (not available) | — |
| 4K/HDR Content Coverage(percent of library) | 45% | — |
| Maximum Resolution(pixels) | 4K (Premium tier) | — |
| 4K Content Available(yes/no) | Yes (select titles) | — |
| 4K/HDR Support | Yes, on Premium | — |
Show 3 more attributes4K Streaming Included(null) Premium plan only — 4K Content Titles(% of library) ~15% of library in 4K — Maximum Video Resolution (Ad-Supported)(pixels) 1080p Full HD — | ||
| Target Demographic Age Group | 18+ (sports, adult content) | — |
| Free Tier Availability(yes/no) | Yes (limited, with ads) | No free tier |
| Global Subscribers(millions) | 36 million | — |
| Original Series Launched (2025)(series) | 50+ | — |
| Original Series Per Year(series) | 25+ diverse originals | — |
| Simultaneous Streams (Premium Plan)(screens) | 4 devices | — |
| Live Sports Availability | NFL, Premier League, WWE, PGA, Olympics | — |
| Same-Day TV Episode Releases(availability) | Yes (ABC, NBC, Fox, FX) | — |
| Next-Day TV Episode Availability(shows with next-day) | 500+ current shows | — |
| 2024 Emmy Awards Won(awards) | 18 Emmy awards(winner) | 16 |
| Emmy Awards (2023-2025)(awards) | 28 Emmys | — |
| Ad Minutes per Hour(minutes) | 4-6 minutes (Free tier) | — |
| User Satisfaction Score(%) | 76% | — |
| Content Discovery Usability | Easier to browse and find content | — |
| Monthly Price (Ad-Supported)(USD/month) | $7.99/month (Peacock Premium) | — |
| Monthly Price (Ad-Free)(USD/month) | $13.99/month (Peacock Premium Plus) | — |
| Free Tier Available | Yes — Peacock Free (ads, limited) | — |
| Walmart+ Bundle | Not included | — |
| Paying Subscribers (2026)(millions) | 46 million | — |
| Content Library Size(titles) | ~5,000+ titles | — |
| NBA Exclusive Games | Yes — exclusive NBA streaming rights | — |
| Live NFL Coverage | NFL Sunday Night Football (exclusive) | — |
| Maximum Video Quality | 4K/60fps (Premium) | — |
| Video Quality Support(max resolution) | 4K HDR, Dolby Atmos | — |
| Live Sports Coverage | NFL, PGA, Premier League, Olympics | Limited (select events) |
| Premium Wrestling Events | WWE, NXT, select AEW included | Not included |
| Maximum Streaming Quality(kbps / bitrate) | 4K HDR (2160p) | — |
| Annual Original Content Budget(billion USD) | $2.5 billion | — |
| 4K Ultra HD Titles(titles) | 300+ | — |
| 4K Streaming Support(availability) | No | — |
| Countries Available(countries) | 40 countries | — |
| Geographic Availability(countries) | United States only | — |
| Live TV Channels (with add-on)(channels) | Not available | 90+ channels |
| Bundle Option Available | Limited ecosystem options | Yes (Disney+, ESPN+, Hulu) |
| Global Subscriber Count(millions) | 36 | — |
| Subscribers | 50M+ | — |
| User Base Size(millions of developers) | 51.6 (Q4 2024) | — |
| Content Budget(USD/year) | $2.5 Billion | — |
| Ad-Free Monthly Price(USD) | $17.99 | — |
| Bundle Inclusions | Disney+, ESPN+, FX content | — |
| Bundle Monthly Savings(USD) | None | — |
| Watch Party Maximum Participants(people) | 8 participants (Watch Party) | — |
| App Merger Timeline(year) | Early 2026 | — |
| Same-Day Theatrical Releases | Limited | — |
| Content Library Size (Estimated)(titles) | 15,000+ | — |
| Merger/Platform Status (2026) | Standalone app ending, merging into Disney+ | — |
| Live TV Channels (Standard Plan)(channels) | 75+ | — |
| Cloud DVR Storage (Live TV)(storage) | Unlimited | — |
| TV Episode Next-Day Availability(hours after air) | Same-day/next-day (typically 8-24 hours) | — |
| Current-Season TV Episode Access(hours after air) | ~24 hours (next day) | — |
| Integrated Non-Streaming Benefits | None | — |
| Next-Day TV Show Episodes(available) | Yes (most series) | — |
| Free Trial Period(days) | 7 days | — |
| Free Trial Length(days) | 7 days | — |
| Average Monthly Ad Load (Ad-Supported)(minutes per hour) | 4-6 minutes | — |
| TV Episode Release Schedule(days) | Same-day or next-day | — |
| Free Shipping Benefit | No | — |
| NFL Game Availability(games/season) | 0 games (requires ESPN+ add-on) | — |
| Max Simultaneous Streams(devices) | 4 devices | — |
| Emmy Awards (2024)(awards) | 27 wins | — |
| Content Age Rating Range(rating system) | TV-MA to TV-Y (all ratings) | — |
PeacockHuluMonthly Cost (Ad-Free Premium)(USD)
$11.99
—
Monthly Cost (With Ads)(USD)
$5.99
—
Ad-Free Monthly Price(USD)
$11.99
$14.99
Subscription Pricing(USD/month)
$5.99-$11.99
—
Monthly Price (Ad-Supported)(USD)
$4.99
$5.99
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Monthly Price (Premium/Ad-Free)(USD)
$9.99
$11.99
Monthly Price (Basic/Select Tier)(USD)
$7.99
—
Monthly Price (Ad-Free Premium Tier)(USD)
$16.99
—
Annual Plan Cost (Premium)(USD)
$169.99 (estimated)
—
Premium Monthly Cost (Ad-Free)(USD)
$11.99
—
Monthly Subscription (Ad-Supported)(USD)
$5.99
$7.99/month
Monthly Subscription (Ad-Free)(USD)
$11.99
$14.99/month
Monthly Cost (Ad-Free)(USD)
$13.99
—
Free Tier Option
Free with ads ($5.99 ad-free)
—
Monthly Cost (Standard Tier)(USD)
$0 (Ad-supported) / $5.99 (Premium)
—
Monthly Cost (Cheapest Tier)(USD)
Free
—
Premium Ad-Free Cost(USD)
$11.99/month
—
Monthly Cost (Ad-Free Tier)(USD)
$11.99
$14.99
Budget Tier Cost(USD)
$5.99 (with ads)
—
Free Trial Duration(uses)
7 days
—
Premium Monthly Price (USD)(USD)
$5.99
—
Free Ad-Supported Tier Available
Yes (7,000+ hours)
—
Annual Premium Cost(USD)
$71.88/year
—
Ad-Supported Monthly Cost(USD)
$5.99
$7.99
Ad-Free Monthly Cost(USD)
$11.99
$14.99
Monthly Cost (Ad-Supported Tier)(USD)
$5.99
$7.99
Monthly Price (Ad-Free)(USD)
$11.99
$14.99
Ad-Supported Monthly Price(USD)
$5.99
$7.99
Ad-Free Monthly Price(USD)
$11.99
$14.99
Premium Monthly Price (Ad-Free)(USD)
$11.99
—
Budget Ad-Supported Tier(USD/month)
$5.99
—
Monthly Cost (Ad-Free Premium Tier)(USD)
$11.99
—
Monthly Price (Ad-Supported)(USD)
$5.99
$7.99
Monthly Price (Premium/No Ads)(USD)
$11.99
—
Recommended Bundle Price (All Services, No Ads)(USD per month)
$44.99 (with ESPN Unlimited)
—
Base Subscription Price (Ad-Supported)(USD per month)
$7.99
—
Premium Subscription Price (No Ads)(USD per month)
$14.99
—
Base Subscription Price (Ad-Supported)(USD/month)
$7.99
—
Premium Subscription Price (Ad-Free)(USD/month)
$14.99
—
Basic Plan Price(USD/month)
$7.99
—
Premium Ad-Free Plan(USD/month)
$14.99
—
Standalone Monthly Price (Ad-Supported)(USD)
$11.99/month
—
Standalone Monthly Price (Ad-Free)(USD)
$19.99/month
—
Bundle Price (Disney+/Hulu/ESPN+)(USD)
$19.99/month (included)
—
Monthly Cost (Base Tier)(USD)
$7.99
—
Monthly Cost (Premium/Ad-Free Tier)(USD)
$14.99
—
Live TV Base Plan Cost(USD/month)
$46-$65
—
Premium Tier Monthly Price(USD)
$14.99
—
Hulu + Live TV / All-In Bundle Cost(USD/month)
$119.99 (with ads, includes Disney+ & ESPN+)
—
Monthly Subscription Cost (Ad-Free)(USD)
$14.99
—
Premium Ad-Free Monthly Price(USD)
$14.99
—
Ad-Supported Base Price(USD/month)
$7.99
—
Ad-Free Premium Price(USD/month)
$24.99
—
Monthly Price (Base Plan with Ads)(USD)
$7.99
—
Premium Plan Price (Ad-Free)(USD)
$14.99
—
Disney Bundle Cost(USD/month)
$14.99 (with Disney+, ESPN+)
—
Monthly Subscription Cost (Standard Tier)(USD)
$7.99/month (with ads)
—
Base Subscription Cost(USD/month)
$7.99
—
Ad-Free Premium Tier Cost(USD)
$14.99
—
Base Monthly Price (Ad-Supported)(USD)
$7.99
—
Ad-Supported Plan Price(USD/month)
$7.99
—
Premium Ad-Free Plan Price(USD/month)
$14.99
—
Bundle Price (All Streaming Services)(USD/month)
$14.99 (Disney+/ESPN+ bundle)
—
Entry Cost (Monthly)(USD)
$7.99
—
Ad-Free Plan Cost (Monthly)(USD)
$15.99
—
Monthly Cost (Ad-Supported Plan)(USD)
$7.99
—
Monthly Cost (Ad-Free Plan)(USD)
$14.99
—
Ad-Supported Plan Cost(USD)
$8.99
—
Base Monthly Price(USD)
$7.99 (with ads)
—
Free Tier Available
Yes (with ads)
—
Simultaneous Streams(count)
4 simultaneous
4 simultaneous
Free Trial Period(days)
7 days
7 days
Live TV Option(available)
No
Yes (Hulu+Live TV)
Mobile Download Feature(yes/no)
Yes
Yes
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Maximum Simultaneous Streams(streams)
4 screens
2 screens (ad tier) / 4 screens (ad-free)
Live TV Channels(channels)
Sports-focused limited
75+ channels
Bundle Options
Limited to NBC/Comcast
Disney+, ESPN+, Hulu
Live Sports Events(categories)
NFL, WWE, Premier League, Olympics, PGA Golf
—
Parental Controls Available
Limited (basic PIN protection)
—
Simultaneous Streams (Premium)(streams)
4
2
Maximum Concurrent Streams(screens)
4 concurrent streams (Premium+)
—
Simultaneous Streams(streams)
4 (Premium plan)
2 screens
Live Sports Available
NFL, Premier League, WWE, Olympics
—
Offline Download Support
Yes (Premium tier)
Premium tier only
Simultaneous Streams (Standard Plan)(screens)
1 device
2 screens
Offline Downloads
Yes (Premium+)
—
Simultaneous Streams (Premium Tier)(streams)
4
2
Live TV Channels (with add-on/included)(channels)
40+ (included Premium)
65+ (Hulu+Live TV $76.99/mo)
Live Sports Programming(availability)
NFL, Premier League, WWE, Olympics
—
Simultaneous Streams Allowed(devices)
4 (Premium tier)
—
Simultaneous Stream Devices(devices)
2-4 devices
—
Live TV Access(availability)
Available with bundles
—
Simultaneous Streams (Standard)(screens)
2 screens
—
Watch Party Co-Viewing Feature
Included (Hulu Watch Party)
—
User Profiles Per Account(profiles)
6
—
Maximum User Profiles(profiles)
6
—
Live TV Option Available(yes/no)
Yes (add-on: $14.99/mo)
—
Live TV Channels (with Live Bundle)(channels)
90+
—
Live TV Channels (with Live TV Plan)(count)
90+ channels
—
Disney Bundle Compatibility
Yes ($14.99/month with Disney+/ESPN+)
—
Current-Season TV Episodes Access(days after air date)
Next-day (24 hours)
—
Live TV Option
Available ($76.99/month add-on)
—
Simultaneous Streams (Standard Tier)(streams)
2
—
Next-Day Network TV Episodes(null)
ABC, Fox, NBC shows included
—
Cloud DVR Storage Capacity(hours)
50 hours
—
Live TV Availability(channels)
90+ channels (Live TV add-on)
—
Simultaneous Device Streams(devices)
2
—
Simultaneous Streams (Ad-Free Tier)(devices)
4 devices
—
Live TV Bundle Available(yes/no)
Yes (75+ channels)
—
Offline Download Capability
All tiers
—
Maximum Simultaneous Screens (Base Plan)(screens)
2 screens
—
Live TV Channels Included(channels)
95+ (with Hulu + Live TV)
—
Cloud DVR Storage(hours)
50 hours
—
Total Content Titles(titles)
9,000+
10,000+
On-Demand Movie Titles(titles)
~3,000
—
Original Series(series)
80+
—
Movie Library Size(films)
2,800+ films
4,000
On-Demand Content Titles(titles)
15,000+
10,000+
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Total Title Library(titles)
~2,500 titles
—
Total Available Titles(titles)
~10,000+
—
TV Show Episodes Available(episodes)
10,000+
—
TV Series Available(titles)
8,000+
—
Original Series (2025)(series)
150+
—
Total Titles Available(titles)
10,000+
—
2024 Emmy Award Wins(awards)
12
—
Original Series & Films (Emmy Nominations 2023-2024)(nominations)
8 nominations
—
Emmy Nominations (2024)(nominations)
7 nominations
18 nominations
2026 Emmy-Contending Series(count)
Tell Me Lies (7.2 rating)
—
Original Content Awards(Emmy nominations)
120+ nominations
—
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4K HDR Content Available(titles)
72% of library
—
Original Emmy Nominations (All-Time)(nominations)
120+ total
—
Original Series (2024 Emmy Wins)(awards)
19 Emmy wins
—
Nielsen Rankings (Jan 2026)(position)
Top 5 among streamers
Top 3 among streamers
Subscriber Count (Q4 2024)(millions)
~60 million
—
Original Series Count(active)
45+
60+
Sports Content Coverage(categories)
Premier (WWE, Olympics, NFL)
Limited (select events only)
Total Content Library Size(titles)
15,000+
20,000+
Theatrical Release Window(months)
45 days exclusive
120 days standard
Live Sports Content
NBA, NFL, Winter Olympics, Summer Olympics
—
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Original Series Quality
Strong NBC franchises
—
Content Release Frequency
Regular updates, weekly sports
—
Live Sports Coverage
Peacock
—
Movie Library Size
Peacock
—
Original Content Strength
Peacock
—
Exclusive Sports Rights
NBA, Olympics, select NFL
Via ESPN+ partnership
Exclusive 2026 Live Features(features)
Courtside Live, Rinkside Live, Multiview
—
Total Content Library(titles)
4,200+
8,500+
Original Series Produced Annually(series)
85+
42 originals
Annual Content Investment(USD billions)
$2.5B
—
Live Sports Events Available(leagues)
4+ (NFL, Premier League, WWE, Olympics)
—
Next-Day TV Episode Access
Yes (NBC, Bravo, Universal networks)
900+ series
Original Series & Films(count)
~450+ originals
—
Original Series (2024-2025)(series)
18 new originals
38+
On-Demand Title Library(titles)
8,500+
10,000+
Original Series Count(series)
90+
1,000+
Live Sports Access
Comprehensive (Premier League, WWE, NHL, NFL)
Limited (requires add-ons)
Total Content Library Size(titles or videos)
70,000+ hours
10,000+
Family-Friendly Content(percent of library)
~35%
—
Live Sports Events (Annual)(events)
100+ NFL games, Premier League, WWE
—
Original Series Released Annually(series)
45+
42 (2024)
Original Series Released (2025)(series)
28
—
Live TV Channels Included(channels)
75+
—
Sports Content Availability
ESPN+ with premium sports
—
Content Library Size(titles)
4,000+ titles
—
Current TV Episode Availability
Next-day episodes of current shows
—
On-Demand Content Library Size(titles)
10,000+
—
Annual Content Budget(USD billions)
$2.7B
—
Same-Day TV Episode Coverage(percent of shows)
95%
—
Original Series Library(series)
450+
—
Live TV Channels(channels)
0 (base plan)
—
On-Demand Content Library(titles)
10,000+
—
Movie Library(titles)
1,800+ films
—
Same-Day TV Episodes(shows)
200+ shows
—
Next-Day TV Show Access(availability)
Full (most networks)
—
Same/Next-Day Network TV Episodes(shows)
500+ shows
—
Warner Bros Theatrical Films/Year(films)
0-5 films
—
Original Content Investment (Annual)(USD millions)
$2,500
—
Total On-Demand Content Library(titles)
10,000+
—
Content Library Size(millions or channels)
~1,900 titles
—
Live TV Available
Yes (add-on)
—
On-Demand Titles(titles)
10,000+
—
4K Content Available(yes/no)
Yes (premium tier)
Yes (premium tier)
Dolby Atmos Support(yes/no)
Yes
Yes
Maximum Video Resolution(pixels)
1080p HD
1080p (Standard/Premium)
4K/Ultra HD Content Availability(coverage %)
All tiers (extensive)
—
2024 Emmy Nominations(nominations)
23
32 nominations
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4K Content Availability(% of library)
~15%
40% of titles
4K/Ultra HD Available Titles(titles)
200+ titles
—
Live Sports Content(text)
Premier League, Olympics, WWE, NFL, PGA Tour
—
Paying Subscribers(millions)
46 million
—
Innovative Tech Features
Vertical video for sports, gaming integration
—
Innovative Features
Peacock
—
Mobile-First Features
Vertical video format
Standard mobile app
User Engagement(percent increase)
25% more content engagement vs traditional TV
—
Global Subscribers(millions)
Peacock
50+ million
Global Subscriber Base(millions)
36
60+ million (2024)
Annual Viewing Hours(billions)
Peacock
—
Viewer Engagement Boost(percent)
Peacock
—
Content Engagement vs Traditional(%)
25% more than NBC viewers
Industry standard
YoY Growth Rate(percent)
Peacock
—
Paying Subscribers (2026)(millions)
46 million
55+ million
4K Streaming Available
No (not available)
—
4K/HDR Content Coverage(percent of library)
45%
—
Maximum Resolution(pixels)
4K (Premium tier)
—
4K Content Available(yes/no)
Yes (select titles)
—
4K/HDR Support
Yes, on Premium
—
Show 3 more attributes
4K Streaming Included(null)
Premium plan only
—
4K Content Titles(% of library)
~15% of library in 4K
—
Maximum Video Resolution (Ad-Supported)(pixels)
1080p Full HD
—
Target Demographic Age Group
18+ (sports, adult content)
—
Free Tier Availability(yes/no)
Yes (limited, with ads)
No free tier
Global Subscribers(millions)
36 million
—
Original Series Launched (2025)(series)
50+
—
Original Series Per Year(series)
25+ diverse originals
—
Simultaneous Streams (Premium Plan)(screens)
4 devices
—
Live Sports Availability
NFL, Premier League, WWE, PGA, Olympics
—
Same-Day TV Episode Releases(availability)
Yes (ABC, NBC, Fox, FX)
—
Next-Day TV Episode Availability(shows with next-day)
500+ current shows
—
2024 Emmy Awards Won(awards)
18 Emmy awards
16
Emmy Awards (2023-2025)(awards)
28 Emmys
—
Ad Minutes per Hour(minutes)
4-6 minutes (Free tier)
—
User Satisfaction Score(%)
76%
—
Content Discovery Usability
Easier to browse and find content
—
Monthly Price (Ad-Supported)(USD/month)
$7.99/month (Peacock Premium)
—
Monthly Price (Ad-Free)(USD/month)
$13.99/month (Peacock Premium Plus)
—
Free Tier Available
Yes — Peacock Free (ads, limited)
—
Walmart+ Bundle
Not included
—
Paying Subscribers (2026)(millions)
46 million
—
Content Library Size(titles)
~5,000+ titles
—
NBA Exclusive Games
Yes — exclusive NBA streaming rights
—
Live NFL Coverage
NFL Sunday Night Football (exclusive)
—
Maximum Video Quality
4K/60fps (Premium)
—
Video Quality Support(max resolution)
4K HDR, Dolby Atmos
—
Live Sports Coverage
NFL, PGA, Premier League, Olympics
Limited (select events)
Premium Wrestling Events
WWE, NXT, select AEW included
Not included
Maximum Streaming Quality(kbps / bitrate)
4K HDR (2160p)
—
Annual Original Content Budget(billion USD)
$2.5 billion
—
4K Ultra HD Titles(titles)
300+
—
4K Streaming Support(availability)
No
—
Countries Available(countries)
40 countries
—
Geographic Availability(countries)
United States only
—
Live TV Channels (with add-on)(channels)
Not available
90+ channels
Bundle Option Available
Limited ecosystem options
Yes (Disney+, ESPN+, Hulu)
Global Subscriber Count(millions)
36
—
Subscribers
50M+
—
User Base Size(millions of developers)
51.6 (Q4 2024)
—
Content Budget(USD/year)
$2.5 Billion
—
Ad-Free Monthly Price(USD)
$17.99
—
Bundle Inclusions
Disney+, ESPN+, FX content
—
Bundle Monthly Savings(USD)
None
—
Watch Party Maximum Participants(people)
8 participants (Watch Party)
—
App Merger Timeline(year)
Early 2026
—
Same-Day Theatrical Releases
Limited
—
Content Library Size (Estimated)(titles)
15,000+
—
Merger/Platform Status (2026)
Standalone app ending, merging into Disney+
—
Live TV Channels (Standard Plan)(channels)
75+
—
Cloud DVR Storage (Live TV)(storage)
Unlimited
—
TV Episode Next-Day Availability(hours after air)
Same-day/next-day (typically 8-24 hours)
—
Current-Season TV Episode Access(hours after air)
~24 hours (next day)
—
Integrated Non-Streaming Benefits
None
—
Next-Day TV Show Episodes(available)
Yes (most series)
—
Free Trial Period(days)
7 days
—
Free Trial Length(days)
7 days
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Average Monthly Ad Load (Ad-Supported)(minutes per hour)
4-6 minutes
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TV Episode Release Schedule(days)
Same-day or next-day
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Free Shipping Benefit
No
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NFL Game Availability(games/season)
0 games (requires ESPN+ add-on)
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Max Simultaneous Streams(devices)
4 devices
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Emmy Awards (2024)(awards)
27 wins
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Content Age Rating Range(rating system)
TV-MA to TV-Y (all ratings)
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Pros & Cons
10 pros·8 cons across both
Peacock
+5-4
Pros
Lowest ad-supported tier at $4.99/month
Exclusive live sports content (NBA, Olympics, NFL)
Strong NBC and Bravo original programming
Personalized content recommendations
Vertical video format for mobile viewing
Cons
Smaller subscriber base than competitors
Limited movie selection compared to Hulu
No traditional live TV bundle
Newer platform with less established library
Hulu
+5-4
Pros
75+ live TV channels available
Largest streaming subscriber base
Bundled with Disney+ and ESPN+
Extensive movie and TV show library
Day-after TV episode availability
Cons
Higher pricing ($5.99-$11.99)
Fewer exclusive sports events
More ads in ad-supported tier
Ad-free tier is most expensive option
Frequently Asked Questions
10 questions
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Hulu starts at $7.99/month for its ad-supported plan, $17.99/month for ad-free, and $82.99/month for Hulu + Live TV. Peacock offers a free ad-supported tier, a Premium plan at $7.99/month with ads, and Premium Plus at $13.99/month without ads. Peacock is the more budget-friendly option, especially with its free tier, while Hulu justifies its higher price with a larger on-demand library and live TV options.
Peacock is better than Hulu for NFL fans specifically, as it holds exclusive rights to certain NFL Wild Card playoff games and Sunday Night Football simulcasts. Hulu requires a Live TV add-on for broader sports access. Peacock also includes Premier League soccer, WWE, and Olympics coverage. For general sports variety, Hulu + Live TV is more comprehensive, but for NFL exclusives, Peacock has a clear advantage.
Yes, Hulu is generally better than Peacock for current TV shows. Hulu adds new episodes from major networks like ABC, NBC, and Fox the day after they air, and it offers a strong library of FX originals. Peacock focuses more on NBC content and Bravo reality shows. If staying current with network television is a priority, Hulu's next-day availability and broader network partnerships make it the stronger choice.
Both services offer family-friendly content, but Hulu edges ahead for families with diverse tastes due to its larger library of kids' shows, Disney content access through bundle options, and Pixar titles. Peacock offers DreamWorks Animation content and classic Universal films. If your family enjoys sports and kids' cartoons equally, Peacock's free tier is a low-risk starting point, but Hulu's Disney Bundle provides significantly more family entertainment value overall.
There is currently no official bundle that combines Hulu and Peacock directly. However, Hulu is available in the Disney Bundle alongside Disney+ and ESPN+. Peacock is owned by Comcast/NBCUniversal and is sometimes included free with Xfinity internet plans or certain Comcast packages. To access both, most users subscribe to each service separately, which could cost anywhere from $7.99 to $21.98 per month depending on the tiers selected.
Peacock is generally better for sports fans because it holds exclusive NBC Sports rights including NFL Sunday Night Football, Premier League soccer, and the Olympics. Hulu only includes ESPN events if you pay for the expensive Hulu + Live TV add-on (~$82.99/month). If sports is your priority, Peacock gives more value at a lower price.
There is no official bundle combining Hulu and Peacock. However, Hulu offers a Disney Bundle (Hulu + Disney+ + ESPN+) that reduces the per-service cost. Peacock is sometimes discounted through Xfinity, YouTube TV, or annual prepay deals. Many users subscribe to both separately since even at full price the combined cost is under $25/month.
Both offer ad-free tiers. Hulu's ad-free plan costs $17.99/month, while Peacock Premium Plus (ad-free) is $13.99/month — making Peacock the cheaper ad-free option. Hulu's ad-supported plan ($7.99/month) shows fewer ads than Peacock's free tier, which is notably ad-heavy.
Hulu's movie library benefits from deals with FX and international studios, but Peacock holds deep Universal Pictures and DreamWorks Animation libraries. For classic films and blockbusters, Peacock edges ahead; for recent indie and prestige cinema, Hulu is stronger. Both pale against Netflix or Amazon Prime Video for total movie depth.
Hulu is the stronger cord-cutting choice because of its optional live TV add-on covering 85+ channels including local news and sports. Peacock covers NFL and Premier League live but lacks a full live-channel bundle. For a true cable replacement, Hulu + Live TV wins; for a cheap supplement to another streaming service, Peacock's lower price is hard to beat.
Expert Analysis: Peacock vs Hulu
Hulu and Peacock are two of the major mid-tier streaming services fighting for subscriber retention in a crowded 2026 market where viewers are increasingly selective about which subscriptions they maintain simultaneously. Both are owned by large media conglomerates (Disney owns Hulu; Comcast/NBCUniversal owns Peacock), and both carry live sports alongside on-demand catalogs — but their content strengths and audience fits differ meaningfully.
Hulu: With approximately 52 million subscribers, Hulu built its competitive position on next-day broadcast TV availability — ABC, Fox, and NBC shows are available the morning after they air, which no other SVOD service offers. This makes Hulu the most direct cable TV replacement for fans of current-season network programming. Hulu's original content has won critical acclaim: "The Bear" (FX on Hulu) has become one of the most awarded drama series in recent years, and "Only Murders in the Building," "The Handmaid's Tale," and "Shōgun" represent a prestigious originals slate. Pricing in 2026: Hulu (ads) $7.99/month, Hulu (no ads) $17.99/month, Hulu + Live TV (85+ channels) $82.99/month. The Hulu Live TV bundle with Disney+ and ESPN+ ($97.99/month) replaces a traditional cable package for many households. Hulu's back-catalog is extensive — thousands of episodes of legacy TV shows from its broadcast and cable partners make it the broadest library for general on-demand viewing.
Peacock: NBCUniversal's streaming service has approximately 36 million paid subscribers in 2026. Peacock's most powerful differentiator is live sports: it carries Sunday Night Football (the most-watched TV program in America), NFL Wild Card playoff games, Premier League soccer (through 2028 rights deal), the Olympics (alternating years with Peacock and NBC), WWE's Raw (moved from USA Network), and Big Ten football. For sports households, this content alone justifies the subscription. Peacock Originals include "Poker Face" (Rian Johnson, critically acclaimed), "The Hunting Party," and "Ted" (the franchise series). NBC next-day programming (The Voice, Law & Order franchise, Tonight Show) mirrors Hulu's ABC/Fox offering. Pricing: Peacock Premium $7.99/month, Premium Plus $13.99/month.
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The 2026 comparison: Peacock wins decisively for sports-focused households — Sunday Night Football and Premier League coverage at $7.99/month is the streaming market's best live-sports value. Hulu wins for scripted TV depth, premium originals catalog, back-catalog breadth, and live TV replacement when bundled with Disney+ and ESPN+. At the same $7.99 base price, Hulu's on-demand library is significantly broader. Many households subscribe to Peacock during NFL season and cancel in the off-season; Hulu's value proposition is more year-round. The services are not direct substitutes and serve different viewing priorities within a household's streaming budget.
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