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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
NBC Universal's streaming platform with NBC content, live sports, and original programming at competitive pricing.
Sports fans and NBC show enthusiasts
Score56%
VS
Hulu
Disney-owned streaming platform with extensive original series, on-demand shows, and optional live TV with 500+ channels.
Cord-cutters and families seeking variety
Score56%
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.
Our Verdict
AI-assistedHulu 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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Peacock
7.7/10
Hulu
7.3/10
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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
148 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 (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) | 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) | ~15,000+ titles | 8,500+ | |
| 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 awards | 16 | |
| 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(streams) | 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+ 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(shows) | 90+ | 80+ originals | |
| 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) | 15,000+ | ~10,000+ | |
| 2024 Emmy Nominations(nominations) | 23 | 32 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) | 36 | 57 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+ | — | — |
| 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) | 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 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)(concurrent streams) | 2 screens | 2 screens | |
| 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 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/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) | 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 |
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Key Differences
8 attributes compared head-to-head
Evenly matched2 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
- 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
| Attribute | Peacock | Hulu |
|---|---|---|
| Monthly Cost (Ad-Free Premium)(USD) | $11.99 | — |
| Monthly Cost (With Ads)(USD) | $5.99 | — |
| Free Tier Available(yes/no) | Yes (with ads) | — |
| Ad-Free Monthly Price(USD) | $11.99(winner) | $14.99 |
| Subscription Pricing(USD/month) | $5.99-$11.99 | — |
Show 52 more attributesMonthly 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(null) 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) — 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 — 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 — 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/month) $14.99 — Base Monthly Price (Ad-Supported)(USD) $7.99 — | ||
| 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) |
| Original Series Count(shows) | 90+(winner) | 80+ originals |
Show 5 more attributesOriginal Series Released Annually(series) 35+ 40-50 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+ — | ||
| 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(streams) | 4 (Premium) | 4 streams (standard) / 6 streams (premium) |
Show 28 more attributesLive 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(streams) 4 (Premium plan) — Offline Download Support Yes (Premium tier) Premium tier only 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)(concurrent streams) 2 screens — 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 — | ||
| Nielsen Rankings (Jan 2026)(position) | Top 5 among streamers | Top 3 among streamers |
| 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 31 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 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+ ~10,000+ Live Sports Programming NFL, Premier League, WWE, Olympics — 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 — | ||
| 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(winner) |
| Live Sports Content(text) | Premier League, Olympics, WWE, NFL, PGA Tour | — |
| 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(winner) |
| Global Subscriber Base(millions) | 36 | 57 million(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) | — |
| Maximum Video Resolution(pixels) | 1080p HD | — |
| 4K/HDR Content Coverage(percent of library) | 45% | — |
| Maximum Resolution(pixels) | 4K (Premium tier) | — |
| 4K/HDR Support | Yes, on Premium | — |
Show 4 more attributes4K 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 | — |
| Original Series Launched (2025)(series) | 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(winner) | 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) | — |
| Simultaneous Streams (Standard Plan)(devices) | 1 device | — |
| Free Trial Duration(days) | 7 days | — |
| Free Trial Length(days) | 7 days | — |
| 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) | — |
| Free Trial Period(days) | 30 days (varies by plan) | — |
| 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) | — |
PeacockHuluMonthly Cost (Ad-Free Premium)(USD)
$11.99
—
Monthly Cost (With Ads)(USD)
$5.99
—
Free Tier Available(yes/no)
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(null)
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)
—
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
—
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
—
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/month)
$14.99
—
Base Monthly Price (Ad-Supported)(USD)
$7.99
—
Total Content Titles(titles)
9,000+
10,000+
On-Demand Movie Titles(titles)
~3,000
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Original Series(series)
80+
—
Movie Library Size(films)
2,800+ films
4,000
Original Series Count(shows)
90+
80+ originals
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Original Series Released Annually(series)
35+
40-50
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+
—
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(streams)
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(streams)
4 (Premium plan)
—
Offline Download Support
Yes (Premium tier)
Premium tier only
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)(concurrent streams)
2 screens
—
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
—
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
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Content Release Frequency
Regular updates, weekly sports
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Live Sports Coverage
Peacock
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Movie Library Size
Peacock
—
Original Content Strength
Peacock
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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+
~10,000+
Live Sports Programming
NFL, Premier League, WWE, Olympics
—
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
—
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 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
Global Subscriber Base(millions)
36
57 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
—
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
—
Original Series Launched (2025)(series)
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)
—
Simultaneous Streams (Standard Plan)(devices)
1 device
—
Free Trial Duration(days)
7 days
—
Free Trial Length(days)
7 days
—
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)
—
Free Trial Period(days)
30 days (varies by plan)
—
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
+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
5 questions
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.
Resources & Learn More
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NBC Universal's streaming platform with NBC content, live sports, and original programming at competitive pricing.
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Disney-owned streaming platform with extensive original series, on-demand shows, and optional live TV with 500+ channels.
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