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Peacock vs Hulu 2026: Pricing, Features & Content

Peacock 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.

Peacock

Peacock

NBC Universal's streaming platform with NBC content, live sports, and original programming at competitive pricing.

Sports fans and NBC show enthusiasts

Score56%
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Hulu

Hulu

Disney-owned streaming service offering next-day TV access, 9,000+ titles, and live TV options.

Cord-cutters and families seeking variety

Score56%

Quick Answer

AI Summary

Peacock 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.

Our Verdict

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Hulu 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)
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Key Facts & Figures

151 numeric metrics compared

MetricPeacockHuluRatio
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 simultaneous4 simultaneous
Original Series Count(active)45+60+
Free Trial Period(days)7 days7 days
Total Content Library Size(titles)15,000+20,000+
Theatrical Release Window(months)45 days exclusive120 days standard
Maximum Simultaneous Streams(screens)4 (Premium)4 streams (standard) / 6 streams (premium)
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)Peacock50+ 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 million55+ million
Live TV Channels(channels)Sports-focused limited75+ channels
Content Engagement vs Traditional(%)25% more than NBC viewersIndustry 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)~15,000+ titles8,500+
Original Series Produced Annually(series)85+95+
Annual Content Investment(billion USD)$2.5B
Simultaneous Streams (Premium)(screens)4 (all tiers)2
Monthly Subscription (Ad-Supported)(USD)$5.99
Monthly Subscription (Ad-Free)(USD)$11.99
Global Subscribers(millions)36 million
On-Demand Movie Titles(titles)~3,000
Original Series Launched (2025)(series)50+
Simultaneous Streams (Premium Plan)(screens)4 screens
Monthly Cost (Ad-Free)(USD)$13.99
4K/HDR Content Coverage(percent of library)45%
2024 Emmy Awards Won(awards)18 Emmy awards16
Maximum Concurrent Streams(streams)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(devices)4 (Premium plan)
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)(devices)1 device
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(days)7 days
Premium Monthly Price (USD)(USD)$5.99
Movie Library Size(films)2,800+ films4,000
Original Series (2024-2025)(series)18 new originals38+
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(shows)90+80+ originals
Simultaneous Streams (Premium Tier)(streams)42
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)15,000+9,000+
2024 Emmy Nominations(nominations)2332 nominations
Family-Friendly Content(percent of library)~35%
Simultaneous Streams Allowed(screens)4 (Premium tier)
Monthly Price (Ad-Free)(USD)$11.99$14.99
Global Subscriber Base(millions)3657 million
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$7.99
Original Series Released Annually(series)35+40-50
4K Ultra HD Titles(titles)300+
Subscribers50M+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 devices2-4 devices
Watch Party Maximum Participants(people)8 participants (Watch Party)8 participants (Watch Party)
App Merger Timeline(year)Early 2026Early 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+ titles4,000+ 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+ nominations120+ nominations
Simultaneous Streams (Standard)(screens)2 screens2 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)66
Premium Tier Monthly Price(USD)$14.99$14.99
Maximum User Profiles(profiles)66
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+ channels90+ channels
4K HDR Content Available(titles)72% of library72% of library
Free Trial Period(days)30 days (varies by plan)30 days (varies by plan)
Monthly Price (Ad-Supported)(USD)$7.99$7.99
Original Series Library(series)450+450+
Average Monthly Ad Load (Ad-Supported)(minutes per hour)4-6 minutes4-6 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)22
Ad-Supported Base Price(USD/month)$7.99$7.99
Ad-Free Premium Price(USD/month)$24.99$24.99
Live TV Channels(channels)500+ (Live TV tier)500+ (Live TV tier)
Total Title Library(titles)~2,500 titles~2,500 titles
Original Series Per Year(series)25+ diverse originals25+ 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 hours50 hours
Free Trial Length(days)7 days7 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-daySame-day or next-day
Monthly Subscription Cost (Standard Tier)(EUR)$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+ total120+ total
Base Subscription Cost(USD/month)$7.99$7.99
Ad-Free Premium Tier Cost(USD/month)$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)22
Base Monthly Price (Ad-Supported)(USD)$7.99$7.99
Movie Library(titles)1,800+ films1,800+ films
Simultaneous Streams (Ad-Free Tier)(devices)4 devices4 devices
NFL Game Availability(games/season)0 games (requires ESPN+ add-on)0 games (requires ESPN+ add-on)
Same-Day TV Episodes(shows)200+ shows200+ shows
Original Series (2025)(series)120+120+
Ad-Supported Plan Price(USD/month)$7.99$7.99
Premium Ad-Free Plan Price(USD/month)$14.99$14.99

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Key Differences

8 attributes compared head-to-head

Peacock
3Peacock
Evenly matched2 ties
Hulu
3Hulu
  • 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)

  • Bundle Availability

    Peacock

    NBC properties only

    Hulu

    Disney+, ESPN+ included(winner)

  • Sports Content

    Peacock

    NBA, Olympics, NFL exclusive(winner)

    Hulu

    Through ESPN+ addon

  • Original Content Quality

    Peacock

    Strong (Bravo, NBC focus)

    Hulu

    Extensive library

Full Comparison

Peacock
Hulu
Monthly Cost (Ad-Free Premium)(USD)
$11.99
Monthly Cost (With Ads)(USD)
$5.99
Free Tier Available
Yes (with ads)
Ad-Free Monthly Price(USD)
$11.99
$14.99
Subscription Pricing(USD/month)
$5.99-$11.99
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Monthly Price (Ad-Supported)(USD)
$4.99
$5.99
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
Free Tier Availability
Yes (limited, with ads)
No free tier
Monthly Subscription (Ad-Supported)(USD)
$5.99
Monthly Subscription (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
Monthly Cost (Ad-Free Tier)(USD)
$11.99
$14.99
Budget Tier Cost(USD)
$5.99 (with ads)
Free Trial Duration(days)
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
$7.99
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
Free Trial Period(days)
30 days (varies by plan)
Monthly Price (Ad-Supported)(USD)
$7.99
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+)
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
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
Total Content Titles(titles)
9,000+
10,000+
2024 Emmy Award Wins(awards)
12
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
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
Maximum Simultaneous Streams(screens)
4 (Premium)
4 streams (standard) / 6 streams (premium)
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Live TV Channels(channels)
Sports-focused limited
75+ channels
Bundle Options
Limited to NBC/Comcast
Disney+, ESPN+, Hulu
Parental Controls Available
Limited (basic PIN protection)
Simultaneous Streams (Premium)(screens)
4 (all tiers)
2
Next-Day TV Episode Access
Yes (NBC, Bravo, Universal networks)
Available (600+ shows)
Simultaneous Streams(devices)
4 (Premium plan)
Offline Download Support
Yes (Premium tier)
Premium tier only
Simultaneous Streams (Standard Plan)(devices)
1 device
Offline Downloads(yes/no)
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)
Simultaneous Streams Allowed(screens)
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)
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)
Nielsen Rankings (Jan 2026)(position)
Top 5 among streamers
Top 3 among streamers
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
Live Sports Events(coverage types)
NFL, NBA, NHL, Olympics
Exclusive 2026 Live Features(features)
Courtside Live, Rinkside Live, Multiview
Total Content Library(titles)
~15,000+ titles
8,500+
Original Series Produced Annually(series)
85+
95+
Live Sports Events Available(leagues)
4+ (NFL, Premier League, WWE, Olympics)
Original Series & Films(count)
~450+ originals
Live Sports Coverage(major leagues covered)
NFL, NBA, NHL, Premier League, WWE
Original Series (2024-2025)(series)
18 new originals
38+
On-Demand Title Library(titles)
8,500+
10,000+
Live Sports Access
Comprehensive (Premier League, WWE, NHL, NFL)
Limited (requires add-ons)
Total Content Library Size(titles)
15,000+
9,000+
Family-Friendly Content(percent of library)
~35%
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)
500+ (Live TV tier)
On-Demand Content Library(titles)
10,000+
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)
4K Content Available(yes/no)
Yes (premium tier)
Yes (premium tier)
Dolby Atmos Support(yes/no)
Yes
Yes
4K/Ultra HD Content Availability(coverage %)
All tiers (extensive)
2024 Emmy Nominations(nominations)
23
32 nominations
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
Innovative Tech Features
Vertical video for sports, gaming integration
Innovative Features
Peacock
Mobile-First Features
Vertical video format
Standard mobile app
Maximum Video Quality(resolution)
4K HDR on select content
User Engagement(percent increase)
25% more content engagement vs traditional TV
Global Subscribers(millions)
Peacock
50+ million
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)
Maximum Video Resolution(pixels)
1080p HD
1080p Full HD (Premium)
4K/HDR Content Coverage(percent of library)
45%
Maximum Resolution(pixels)
4K (Premium tier)
4K/HDR Support
Yes, on Premium
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4K Streaming Included(null)
Premium plan only
4K Streaming Support
No
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)
Annual Content Investment(billion USD)
$2.5B
Global Subscribers(millions)
36 million
On-Demand Movie Titles(titles)
~3,000
Original Series(series)
80+
Movie Library Size(films)
2,800+ films
4,000
Original Series Count(shows)
90+
80+ originals
Total Title Library(titles)
~2,500 titles
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Total Available Titles(titles)
~10,000+
TV Show Episodes Available(episodes)
10,000+
TV Series Available(titles)
8,000+
Original Series Launched (2025)(series)
50+
Original Series Released Annually(series)
35+
40-50
Original Series Per Year(series)
25+ diverse originals
Simultaneous Streams (Premium Plan)(screens)
4 screens
4K Content Availability(percent of library)
~15%
Limited, mostly HD
Video Quality Support(max resolution)
4K HDR, Dolby Atmos
Live Sports Availability
NFL, Premier League, WWE, PGA, Olympics
Same-Day TV Episode Releases(availability)
Yes (ABC, NBC, Fox, FX)
2024 Emmy Awards Won(awards)
18 Emmy awards
16
Emmy Awards (2023-2025)(awards)
28 Emmys
Maximum Concurrent Streams(streams)
4 concurrent streams (Premium+)
Ad Minutes per Hour(minutes)
4-6 minutes (Free tier)
User Satisfaction Score(%)
76%
Content Discovery Usability
Easier to browse and find content
Live Sports Available(null)
Premier League, NBC events, WWE, Olympics
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)
Global Subscriber Base(millions)
36
57 million
Maximum Streaming Quality(kbps / bitrate)
4K HDR (2160p)
Annual Original Content Budget(billion USD)
$2.5 billion
4K Ultra HD Titles(titles)
300+
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
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
User Profiles Per Account(profiles)
6
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)
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)

Pros & Cons

10 pros·8 cons across both

Peacock
Hulu
Peacock

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

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

5 questions

  1. Peacock is cheaper with ad-supported tier at $4.99/month compared to Hulu's $5.99/month. The ad-free tiers are $9.99 (Peacock) vs $11.99 (Hulu), making Peacock $2/month less expensive overall.

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