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Hulu vs Peacock 2026: Price, Sports & Shows

Hulu offers a larger on-demand library with 10,000+ titles and live TV options starting at $7.99/month, while Peacock provides NBC/Universal content, sports, and wrestling for $5.99/month but has a smaller catalog of 15,000 titles across all tiers. Hulu excels in original series, whereas Peacock dominates live sports and premium wrestling content.

Hulu

Hulu

Disney-owned streaming service with extensive on-demand library, original series, and live TV options.

Cord-cutters wanting live TV, Disney/Marvel fans, and viewers seeking prestige drama series

Score63%
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Peacock

Peacock

NBCUniversal streaming platform featuring live sports, wrestling, news, and NBC/Universal entertainment.

Sports enthusiasts, wrestling fans, and budget-conscious viewers wanting live events

Score63%

Quick Answer

AI Summary

Hulu offers a larger on-demand library with 10,000+ titles and live TV options starting at $7.99/month, while Peacock provides NBC/Universal content, sports, and wrestling for $5.99/month but has a smaller catalog of 15,000 titles across all tiers. Hulu excels in original series, whereas Peacock dominates live sports and premium wrestling content.

Our Verdict

AI-assisted

Choose Hulu if you want the broadest entertainment selection, prestige original dramas, and the option to add live TV channels for cord-cutting. Choose Peacock if you're a sports fan, wrestling enthusiast, or value the lowest entry price while still accessing quality NBC/Universal content and blockbuster films.

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Hulu
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Peacock
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Hulu

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Cord-cutters wanting live TV, Disney/Marvel fans, and viewers seeking prestige drama series

Peacock

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Sports enthusiasts, wrestling fans, and budget-conscious viewers wanting live events

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Key Differences at a Glance

  • Monthly Subscription Price (Ad-Supported):Peacock wins($5.99 vs $7.99)
  • On-Demand Content Library:Peacock wins(15,000 titles (across all tiers) vs 10,000+ titles)
  • Original Series Awards (2024):Hulu wins(18 Emmy nominations vs 7 Emmy nominations)
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Key Facts & Figures

175 numeric metrics compared

MetricHuluPeacockRatio
Subscribers50M+
Content Budget(USD/year)$2.5 Billion
Ad-Free Monthly Price(USD)$17.99
Recommended Bundle Price (All Services, No Ads)(USD per month)$44.99 (with ESPN Unlimited)
Simultaneous Stream Devices(devices)2-4 devices
Watch Party Maximum Participants(people)8 participants (Watch Party)
App Merger Timeline(year)Early 2026
Base Subscription Price (Ad-Supported)(USD per month)$7.99
Premium Subscription Price (No Ads)(USD per month)$14.99
Ad-Free Monthly Price(USD)$14.99$11.99
Original Series Count(active)60+45+
Free Trial Period(days)7 days7 days
Total Content Library Size(titles)20,000+15,000+
Simultaneous Streams(count)4 simultaneous4 simultaneous
Theatrical Release Window(months)120 days standard45 days exclusive
Base Subscription Price (Ad-Supported)(USD/month)$7.99
Premium Subscription Price (Ad-Free)(USD/month)$14.99
Live TV Channels Included(channels)75+
2026 Emmy-Contending Series(count)Tell Me Lies (7.2 rating)
Content Library Size (Estimated)(titles)15,000+
Global Subscribers(millions)50+ millionPeacock
Content Library Size(titles)4,000+ titles
Basic Plan Price(USD/month)$7.99
Premium Ad-Free Plan(USD/month)$14.99
Original Content Awards(Emmy nominations)120+ nominations
Simultaneous Streams (Standard)(screens)2 screens
User Satisfaction Score(%)76%
Monthly Price (Ad-Supported)(USD)$5.99$4.99
Monthly Price (Premium/Ad-Free)(USD)$11.99$9.99
Paying Subscribers (2026)(millions)55+ million46 million
Live TV Channels(channels)75+ channelsSports-focused limited
Content Engagement vs Traditional(%)Industry standard25% more than NBC viewers
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
Live TV Channels (Standard Plan)(channels)75+
On-Demand Content Library Size(titles)10,000+
User Profiles Per Account(profiles)6
Premium Tier Monthly Price(USD)$14.99
Maximum User Profiles(profiles)6
TV Episode Next-Day Availability(hours after air)Same-day/next-day (typically 8-24 hours)
Hulu + Live TV / All-In Bundle Cost(USD/month)$119.99 (with ads, includes Disney+ & ESPN+)
Monthly Subscription Cost (Ad-Free)(USD)$14.99
Total Content Library Size(titles)10,000+70,000+ hours
Annual Content Budget(USD billions)$2.7B
2024 Emmy Nominations(nominations)32 nominations23
Live TV Channels (with Live Bundle)(channels)90+
Same-Day TV Episode Coverage(percent of shows)95%
Maximum Simultaneous Streams(streams)2 (ad-free plan)4 screens
Ad-Free Monthly Price(USD)$14.99$11.99
Live TV Channels (with Live TV Plan)(count)90+ channels
Original Series (2024-2025)(series)38+18 new originals
4K HDR Content Available(titles)72% of library
Free Trial Period(days)30 days (varies by plan)
Monthly Price (Ad-Supported)(USD)$7.99
Monthly Price (Ad-Free)(USD)$14.99$11.99
Original Series Library(series)450+
Simultaneous Streams (Premium)(screens)24 (all tiers)
Average Monthly Ad Load (Ad-Supported)(minutes per hour)4-6 minutes
Current-Season TV Episodes Access(days after air date)Next-day (24 hours)
Ad-Supported Monthly Price(USD)$7.99$5.99
Premium Ad-Free Monthly Price(USD)$14.99
Total Content Library(titles)8,500+9,000+
Original Series Released Annually(series/year)40-5045+
Global Subscriber Base(millions)57 million36
Simultaneous Streams (Standard Tier)(streams)2
Ad-Supported Base Price(USD/month)$7.99
Ad-Free Premium Price(USD/month)$24.99
Live TV Channels(channels)500+ (Live TV tier)
Total Title Library(titles)~2,500 titles
Original Series Per Year(series)25+ diverse originals
Monthly Price (Base Plan with Ads)(USD)$7.99
On-Demand Content Library(titles)10,000+
Cloud DVR Storage Capacity(hours)50 hours
Free Trial Length(days)7 days
Premium Plan Price (Ad-Free)(USD)$14.99
Total Content Titles(titles)10,000+9,000+
Movie Library Size(films)4,0002,800+ films
Disney Bundle Cost(USD/month)$14.99 (with Disney+, ESPN+)
TV Episode Release Schedule(days)Same-day or next-day
2024 Emmy Awards Won(awards)1618 Emmy awards
Ad-Supported Monthly Cost(USD)$7.99$5.99
On-Demand Title Library(titles)10,000+8,500+
Original Series Count(series)80+ originals90+
Simultaneous Streams (Premium Tier)(streams)24
Live TV Channels (with add-on/included)(channels)65+ (Hulu+Live TV $76.99/mo)40+ (included Premium)
Monthly Subscription Cost (Standard Tier)(EUR)$7.99/month (with ads)
Total Available Titles(titles)~10,000+
Original Emmy Nominations (All-Time)(nominations)120+ total
Base Subscription Cost(USD/month)$7.99
Ad-Free Premium Tier Cost(USD/month)$14.99
TV Show Episodes Available(episodes)10,000+
Monthly Cost (Ad-Supported Tier)(USD)$7.99$5.99
Monthly Cost (Ad-Free Tier)(USD)$14.99$11.99
TV Series Available(titles)8,000+
Simultaneous Device Streams(devices)2
Base Monthly Price (Ad-Supported)(USD)$7.99
Movie Library(titles)1,800+ films
Simultaneous Streams (Ad-Free Tier)(devices)4 devices
NFL Game Availability(games/season)0 games (requires ESPN+ add-on)
Same-Day TV Episodes(shows)200+ shows
Original Series (2025)(series)120+
Ad-Supported Plan Price(USD/month)$7.99
Premium Ad-Free Plan Price(USD/month)$14.99
Ad-Free Monthly Cost(USD)$14.99$11.99
Original Series Produced Annually(series)42 originals85+
4K/Ultra HD Available Titles(titles)200+ titles
Live TV Channels Included(channels)50+ channels
Same/Next-Day Network TV Episodes(shows)500+ shows
Warner Bros Theatrical Films/Year(films)0-5 films
Max Simultaneous Streams(devices)4 devices
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
Original Content Investment (Annual)(USD millions)$2,500
User Base Size(millions)51.6 (Q4 2024)
Monthly Subscription (Ad-Supported)(USD)$7.99/month$5.99
Monthly Subscription (Ad-Free)(USD)$14.99/month$11.99
Original Series (2024 Emmy Wins)(awards)19 Emmy wins
Simultaneous Streams (Standard Plan)(screens)2 screens1 device
Content Library Size(titles)~1,900 titles
Emmy Awards (2024)(awards)27 wins
Ad-Supported Plan Cost(USD)$8.99
Subscriber Count (Q4 2024)(millions)~60 million
On-Demand Content Titles(titles)10,000+15,000+
Emmy Nominations (2024)(nominations)18 nominations7 nominations
Live TV Channels (with add-on)(channels)90+ channelsNot available
Monthly Cost (Ad-Free Premium)(USD)$11.99$11.99
Monthly Cost (With Ads)(USD)$5.99$5.99
2024 Emmy Award Wins(awards)1212
Paying Subscribers(millions)46 million46 million
Subscription Pricing(USD/month)$5.99-$11.99$5.99-$11.99
User Engagement(percent increase)25% more content engagement vs traditional TV25% more content engagement vs traditional TV
Viewer Engagement Boost(percent)PeacockPeacock
Monthly Price (Basic/Select Tier)(USD)$7.99$7.99
Monthly Price (Ad-Free Premium Tier)(USD)$16.99$16.99
Annual Plan Cost (Premium)(USD)$169.99 (estimated)$169.99 (estimated)
Premium Monthly Cost (Ad-Free)(USD)$11.99$11.99
Annual Content Investment(billion USD)$2.5B$2.5B
Global Subscribers(millions)36 million36 million
On-Demand Movie Titles(titles)~3,000~3,000
Original Series Launched (2025)(series)50+50+
Simultaneous Streams (Premium Plan)(screens)4 devices4 devices
Monthly Cost (Ad-Free)(USD)$13.99$13.99
4K/HDR Content Coverage(percent of library)45%45%
Maximum Concurrent Streams(screens)4 concurrent streams (Premium+)4 concurrent streams (Premium+)
Monthly Cost (Standard Tier)(USD)$0 (Ad-supported) / $5.99 (Premium)$0 (Ad-supported) / $5.99 (Premium)
Ad Minutes per Hour(minutes)4-6 minutes (Free tier)4-6 minutes (Free tier)
Simultaneous Streams(streams)4 (Premium plan)4 (Premium plan)
Monthly Price (Ad-Supported)(USD/month)$7.99/month (Peacock Premium)$7.99/month (Peacock Premium)
Monthly Price (Ad-Free)(USD/month)$13.99/month (Peacock Premium Plus)$13.99/month (Peacock Premium Plus)
Paying Subscribers (2026)(millions)46 million46 million
Content Library Size(titles)~5,000+ titles~5,000+ titles
Monthly Cost (Cheapest Tier)(USD)FreeFree
Premium Ad-Free Cost(USD)$11.99/month$11.99/month
Original Series(series)80+80+
Budget Tier Cost(USD)$5.99 (with ads)$5.99 (with ads)
Original Series & Films(count)~450+ originals~450+ originals
Emmy Awards (2023-2025)(awards)28 Emmys28 Emmys
Free Trial Duration(days)7 days7 days
Premium Monthly Price (USD)(USD)$5.99$5.99
Annual Premium Cost(USD)$71.88/year$71.88/year
Family-Friendly Content(percent of library)~35%~35%
Simultaneous Streams Allowed(screens)4 (Premium tier)4 (Premium tier)
Annual Original Content Budget(billion USD)$2.5 billion$2.5 billion
4K Ultra HD Titles(titles)300+300+
Premium Monthly Price (Ad-Free)(USD)$11.99$11.99
Budget Ad-Supported Tier(USD/month)$5.99$5.99
Countries Available(countries)40 countries40 countries
Monthly Cost (Ad-Free Premium Tier)(USD)$11.99$11.99
Original Series & Films (Emmy Nominations 2023-2024)(nominations)8 nominations8 nominations
Geographic Availability(countries)United States onlyUnited States only

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Key Differences

7 attributes compared head-to-head

Hulu
2Hulu
Peacock leads
Peacock
5Peacock
  • Monthly Subscription Price (Ad-Supported)

    Hulu

    $7.99

    Peacock

    $5.99(winner)

  • On-Demand Content Library

    Hulu

    10,000+ titles

    Peacock

    15,000 titles (across all tiers)(winner)

  • Original Series Awards (2024)

    Hulu

    18 Emmy nominations(winner)

    Peacock

    7 Emmy nominations

  • Live Sports Coverage

    Hulu

    Limited (select sports)

    Peacock

    Comprehensive (NFL, PGA, Premier League)(winner)

  • Ad-Free Plan Price

    Hulu

    $14.99/month

    Peacock

    $11.99/month(winner)

  • Live TV Channels (with Live TV add-on)

    Hulu

    90+ channels(winner)

    Peacock

    Not available

  • Premium Wrestling Events Included

    Hulu

    No

    Peacock

    Yes (WWE, NXT, AEW select events)(winner)

Full Comparison

Hulu
Peacock
Subscribers
50M+
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
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
Ad-Free Monthly Price(USD)
$14.99
$11.99
Base Subscription Price (Ad-Supported)(USD/month)
$7.99
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Premium Subscription Price (Ad-Free)(USD/month)
$14.99
Basic Plan Price(USD/month)
$7.99
Premium Ad-Free Plan(USD/month)
$14.99
Monthly Price (Ad-Supported)(USD)
$5.99
$4.99
Monthly Price (Premium/Ad-Free)(USD)
$11.99
$9.99
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
Ad-Free Monthly Price(USD)
$14.99
$11.99
Monthly Price (Ad-Supported)(USD)
$7.99
Monthly Price (Ad-Free)(USD)
$14.99
$11.99
Ad-Supported Monthly Price(USD)
$7.99
$5.99
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
Free Trial Length(days)
7 days
Premium Plan Price (Ad-Free)(USD)
$14.99
Disney Bundle Cost(USD/month)
$14.99 (with Disney+, ESPN+)
Ad-Supported Monthly Cost(USD)
$7.99
$5.99
Free Tier Availability
No free tier
Yes (limited, with ads)
Monthly Subscription Cost (Standard Tier)(EUR)
$7.99/month (with ads)
Base Subscription Cost(USD/month)
$7.99
Ad-Free Premium Tier Cost(USD/month)
$14.99
Monthly Cost (Ad-Supported Tier)(USD)
$7.99
$5.99
Monthly Cost (Ad-Free Tier)(USD)
$14.99
$11.99
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
Ad-Free Monthly Cost(USD)
$14.99
$11.99
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 Subscription (Ad-Supported)(USD)
$7.99/month
$5.99
Monthly Subscription (Ad-Free)(USD)
$14.99/month
$11.99
Ad-Supported Plan Cost(USD)
$8.99
Monthly Cost (Ad-Free Premium)(USD)
$11.99
Monthly Cost (With Ads)(USD)
$5.99
Subscription Pricing(USD/month)
$5.99-$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 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
Budget Tier Cost(USD)
$5.99 (with ads)
Premium Monthly Price (USD)(USD)
$5.99
Free Ad-Supported Tier Available
Yes (7,000+ hours)
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
Simultaneous Stream Devices(devices)
2-4 devices
Live TV Access(availability)
Available with bundles
Free Trial Period(days)
7 days
7 days
Live TV Option(available)
Yes (Hulu+Live TV)
No
Simultaneous Streams(count)
4 simultaneous
4 simultaneous
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Mobile Download Feature(yes/no)
Yes
Yes
Simultaneous Streams (Standard)(screens)
2 screens
Live TV Channels(channels)
75+ channels
Sports-focused limited
Bundle Options
Disney+, ESPN+, Hulu
Limited to NBC/Comcast
Watch Party Co-Viewing Feature
Included (Hulu Watch Party)
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+
Offline Download Support
Premium tier only
Yes (Premium tier)
Maximum Simultaneous Streams(streams)
2 (ad-free plan)
4 screens
Live TV Channels (with Live TV Plan)(count)
90+ channels
Disney Bundle Compatibility
Yes ($14.99/month with Disney+/ESPN+)
Simultaneous Streams (Premium)(screens)
2
4 (all tiers)
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
Simultaneous Streams (Premium Tier)(streams)
2
4
Live TV Channels (with add-on/included)(channels)
65+ (Hulu+Live TV $76.99/mo)
40+ (included Premium)
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)
Live TV Channels Included(channels)
50+ channels
Offline Download Capability
All tiers
Simultaneous Streams (Standard Plan)(screens)
2 screens
1 device
Live Sports Events(categories)
NFL, WWE, Premier League, Olympics, PGA Golf
Parental Controls Available
Limited (basic PIN protection)
Maximum Concurrent Streams(screens)
4 concurrent streams (Premium+)
Simultaneous Streams(streams)
4 (Premium plan)
Offline Downloads
Yes (Premium+)
Simultaneous Streams Allowed(screens)
4 (Premium tier)
4K Content Availability(% of library)
Limited, mostly HD
~15%
4K Content Available(yes/no)
Yes (premium tier)
Yes (premium tier)
Dolby Atmos Support(yes/no)
Yes
Yes
2024 Emmy Nominations(nominations)
32 nominations
23
4K/Ultra HD Available Titles(titles)
200+ titles
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4K/Ultra HD Content Availability(coverage %)
All tiers (extensive)
Watch Party Maximum Participants(people)
8 participants (Watch Party)
App Merger Timeline(year)
Early 2026
Sports Content Coverage(categories)
Limited (select events only)
Premier (WWE, Olympics, NFL)
Original Series Count(active)
60+
45+
Total Content Library Size(titles)
20,000+
15,000+
Theatrical Release Window(months)
120 days standard
45 days exclusive
Live TV Channels Included(channels)
75+
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Sports Content Availability
ESPN+ with premium sports
Content Library Size(titles)
4,000+ titles
Exclusive Sports Rights
Via ESPN+ partnership
NBA, Olympics, select NFL
Current TV Episode Availability
Next-day episodes of current shows
On-Demand Content Library Size(titles)
10,000+
Total Content Library Size(titles)
10,000+
70,000+ hours
Annual Content Budget(USD billions)
$2.7B
Same-Day TV Episode Coverage(percent of shows)
95%
Original Series (2024-2025)(series)
38+
18 new originals
Original Series Library(series)
450+
Total Content Library(titles)
8,500+
9,000+
Original Series Released Annually(series/year)
40-50
45+
Next-Day TV Episode Access
900+ series
Yes (NBC, Bravo, Universal networks)
Live TV Channels(channels)
500+ (Live TV tier)
On-Demand Content Library(titles)
10,000+
On-Demand Title Library(titles)
10,000+
8,500+
Live Sports Access
Limited (requires add-ons)
Comprehensive (Premier League, WWE, NHL, NFL)
Movie Library(titles)
1,800+ films
Same-Day TV Episodes(shows)
200+ shows
Original Series (2025)(series)
120+
Next-Day TV Show Access(availability)
Full (most networks)
Original Series Produced Annually(series)
42 originals
85+
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
Content Library Size(titles)
~1,900 titles
Live TV Available
Yes (add-on)
Live Sports Content
NBA, NFL, Winter Olympics, Summer Olympics
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 2026 Live Features(features)
Courtside Live, Rinkside Live, Multiview
Live Sports Events Available(leagues)
4+ (NFL, Premier League, WWE, Olympics)
Live Sports Available
Premier League, NBC events, WWE, Olympics
Original Series & Films(count)
~450+ originals
Family-Friendly Content(percent of library)
~35%
Nielsen Rankings (Jan 2026)(position)
Top 3 among streamers
Top 5 among streamers
User Base Size(millions)
51.6 (Q4 2024)
Subscriber Count (Q4 2024)(millions)
~60 million
2026 Emmy-Contending Series(count)
Tell Me Lies (7.2 rating)
Original Content Awards(Emmy nominations)
120+ nominations
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
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2024 Emmy Award Wins(awards)
12
Original Series & Films (Emmy Nominations 2023-2024)(nominations)
8 nominations
Same-Day Theatrical Releases
Limited
Content Library Size (Estimated)(titles)
15,000+
Total Content Titles(titles)
10,000+
9,000+
Global Subscribers(millions)
50+ million
Peacock
Global Subscribers(millions)
36 million
User Satisfaction Score(%)
76%
Content Discovery Usability
Easier to browse and find content
Ad Minutes per Hour(minutes)
4-6 minutes (Free tier)
Paying Subscribers (2026)(millions)
55+ million
46 million
Content Engagement vs Traditional(%)
Industry standard
25% more than NBC viewers
Annual Viewing Hours(billions)
Peacock
Viewer Engagement Boost(percent)
Peacock
Mobile-First Features
Standard mobile app
Vertical video format
Innovative Tech Features
Vertical video for sports, gaming integration
Innovative Features
Peacock
Merger/Platform Status (2026)
Standalone app ending, merging into Disney+
Live TV Channels (Standard Plan)(channels)
75+
Cloud DVR Storage (Live TV)(storage)
Unlimited
User Profiles Per Account(profiles)
6
Max Simultaneous Streams(devices)
4 devices
Same-Day TV Episode Releases(availability)
Yes (ABC, NBC, Fox, FX)
Live Sports Availability
NFL, Premier League, WWE, PGA, Olympics
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
Video Quality Support(max resolution)
4K HDR, Dolby Atmos
4K Streaming Support(supported)
No
Maximum Video Quality(resolution)
4K HDR on select content
Next-Day TV Show Episodes(available)
Yes (most series)
Free Trial Period(days)
30 days (varies by plan)
4K/HDR Support
Yes, on Premium
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
Maximum Video Resolution(pixels)
1080p Full HD (Premium)
1080p HD
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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)
Average Monthly Ad Load (Ad-Supported)(minutes per hour)
4-6 minutes
Global Subscriber Base(millions)
57 million
36
Total Title Library(titles)
~2,500 titles
Movie Library Size(films)
4,000
2,800+ films
Original Series Count(series)
80+ originals
90+
Total Available Titles(titles)
~10,000+
TV Show Episodes Available(episodes)
10,000+
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TV Series Available(titles)
8,000+
On-Demand Content Titles(titles)
10,000+
15,000+
On-Demand Movie Titles(titles)
~3,000
Original Series(series)
80+
Original Series Per Year(series)
25+ diverse originals
Original Series Launched (2025)(series)
50+
TV Episode Release Schedule(days)
Same-day or next-day
2024 Emmy Awards Won(awards)
16
18 Emmy awards
Emmy Awards (2023-2025)(awards)
28 Emmys
Free Shipping Benefit
No
NFL Game Availability(games/season)
0 games (requires ESPN+ add-on)
Emmy Awards (2024)(awards)
27 wins
Emmy Nominations (2024)(nominations)
18 nominations
7 nominations
Live Sports Coverage
Limited (select events)
NFL, PGA, Premier League, Olympics
Premium Wrestling Events
Not included
WWE, NXT, select AEW included
Live TV Channels (with add-on)(channels)
90+ channels
Not available
Bundle Option Available
Yes (Disney+, ESPN+, Hulu)
Limited ecosystem options
Free Tier Available
Yes (with ads)
Live Sports Content(text)
Premier League, Olympics, WWE, NFL, PGA Tour
Live Sports Programming(leagues included)
NFL, Premier League, WWE, Olympics
Live Sports Events (Annual)(events)
100+ NFL games, Premier League, WWE
Paying Subscribers(millions)
46 million
User Engagement(percent increase)
25% more content engagement vs traditional TV
YoY Growth Rate(percent)
Peacock
Target Demographic Age Group
18+ (sports, adult content)
Annual Content Investment(billion USD)
$2.5B
Simultaneous Streams (Premium Plan)(screens)
4 devices
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)
Free Trial Duration(days)
7 days
Annual Premium Cost(USD)
$71.88/year
Maximum Streaming Quality(kbps / bitrate)
4K HDR (2160p)
Annual Original Content Budget(billion USD)
$2.5 billion
4K Ultra HD Titles(titles)
300+
Countries Available(countries)
40 countries
Geographic Availability(countries)
United States only

Pros & Cons

10 pros·6 cons across both

Hulu
Peacock
Hulu

Hulu

+5-3

Pros

  • 10,000+ on-demand titles including Disney, Marvel, Star Wars, and FX originals
  • Emmy-winning original series (The Bear, Only Murders in the Building, Handmaid's Tale)
  • Live TV option with 90+ channels for $7.99-$14.99 additional per month
  • Seamless integration with Disney+ and ESPN+ bundle ($14.99/month for all three)
  • Advanced parental controls and user profiles

Cons

  • Ad-supported tier includes unskippable ads and limited content availability
  • Premium ad-free plan ($14.99/month) is costlier than competitors
  • Smaller sports library compared to Peacock
Peacock

Peacock

+5-3

Pros

  • Lowest entry price at $5.99/month (ad-supported tier)
  • Extensive live sports access including NFL games, PGA Tour, and Premier League
  • WWE, NXT, and select AEW wrestling events included
  • 15,000+ titles across all subscription tiers
  • NBC News coverage and same-day episode drops of major NBC shows

Cons

  • Fewer Emmy-winning original series compared to Hulu (7 vs 18 nominations in 2024)
  • Smaller Disney/Marvel/Star Wars content library
  • Ad-supported tier has limited content availability compared to paid tier

Frequently Asked Questions

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  1. Peacock significantly outpaces Hulu in sports coverage, offering live NFL games, PGA Tour events, Premier League soccer, and Olympic coverage. Hulu focuses primarily on entertainment content with minimal live sports, making Peacock the clear winner for sports enthusiasts.

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