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Streaming Cost Calculator: Find Your True Monthly Cost

Select what matters to you and see the real monthly cost on Hulu + Live TV vs YouTube TV. Includes YouTube TV's new 2026 genre plans.

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Your Results

Hulu + Live TV

$82.99/mo

  • Hulu + Live TV (With Ads): $82.99/mo
  • Disney+ (Basic): Included
  • ESPN+: Included

Annual: $995.88

YouTube TV

Best Value

$44.99/mo

  • YouTube TV Entertainment Plan: $44.99/mo

Annual: $539.88

YouTube TV saves you $38.00/mo ($456.00/yr)

Common Scenarios Pre-Calculated

Sports-Only Viewer

Watches NFL, NBA, college. No entertainment or news.

Hulu: $82.99/mo (no cheaper option)

YouTube TV: $54.99/mo (Sports Plan)

YouTube TV saves $28.00/mo ($336/yr)

Family with Disney Fans

Needs kids channels, Disney+, 3+ streams.

Hulu: $92.98/mo (base + unlimited screens)

YouTube TV: $92.98/mo (base + Disney+)

Hulu wins: includes Disney+ and ESPN+ free

Budget Cord-Cutter

Wants live TV at the lowest possible price.

Hulu: $82.99/mo

YouTube TV: $44.99/mo (Entertainment Plan)

YouTube TV saves $38.00/mo ($456/yr)

Everything Viewer

Wants all channels, Disney+, ESPN+, no ads, 4K.

Hulu: $95.99/mo (no ads, all bundled)

YouTube TV: $114.96/mo (base+4K+Disney++ESPN+)

Hulu saves $18.97/mo ($227.64/yr)

How We Calculate

Our calculator uses published prices from official Hulu and YouTube TV websites. For YouTube TV, we evaluate every available plan (Base, Sports, Entertainment, News + Entertainment + Family, Sports + News) and show the cheapest option that includes your required channels. For Hulu, we calculate both the ads and no-ads tiers.

Add-on prices are current as of April 2026. NFL Sunday Ticket seasonal pricing is amortized across 12 months for monthly comparison. We do not include promotional or introductory pricing since those rates are temporary.

Cost Calculator FAQ

How does the cost calculator work?
The calculator takes your viewing preferences (sports, kids content, ad-free, 4K, number of streams, and specific add-ons) and calculates the total monthly cost on both Hulu + Live TV and YouTube TV. It factors in base plan prices, required add-ons, and bundled services to show you the true cost on each platform.
Does the calculator include YouTube TV's new genre plans?
Yes. The calculator considers YouTube TV's genre-based plans launched in February 2026. If you only need sports channels, it will recommend the Sports plan at $54.99 per month instead of the $82.99 Base plan. It always shows you the cheapest YouTube TV option for your specific needs.
Are the prices in the calculator accurate?
All prices are sourced from official Hulu and YouTube TV websites and verified as of April 2026. Prices may change without notice. We recommend verifying current pricing on the official websites before subscribing. The calculator uses published list prices and does not account for promotional offers.
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Updated 9 April 2026. Prices sourced from official service websites.