Verdict: HonestTV wins on price and channel breadth. Hulu Live wins on on-demand content and cloud DVR. If you're cutting your TV bill — not just switching streaming apps — HonestTV saves you $515.88 a year.
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Every meaningful difference between HonestTV and Hulu + Live TV, side by side.
| Feature | HonestTV | Hulu + Live TV |
|---|---|---|
| Price/month | $40 52% cheaper | $82.99 |
| Annual cost | $480 | $995.88 |
| Total channels | 3,500+ 37× more | ~95 |
| Cost per channel | $0.01 | $0.87 |
| Sports (NFL, NBA, MLB, NHL) | ✓ Included | ✓ Included |
| International sports / soccer | ✓ Extensive (200+ sports channels) | Very limited |
| Regional sports networks (RSN) | ✓ Included | Select markets |
| On-demand library | Live TV focused | Full Hulu catalog (original series, movies) |
| Cloud DVR | Limited | Unlimited (9-month storage) |
| Premium channels (HBO, Starz) | Included at no extra cost | Max add-on +$10–16/mo |
| International / foreign-language | 20+ language packages | Limited Spanish only |
| Simultaneous streams | 1–3 streams | 2 streams (+$10/mo for unlimited) |
| No-contract / month-to-month | ✓ Yes | ✓ Yes |
| Free trial | ✓ 7 days | No longer offered |
| Ad-free option | Included | +$6/mo upgrade required |
No service wins for everyone. Here's how to decide.
7 days free. No credit card required. Cancel anytime.
Straight answers to the questions people ask before switching from Hulu.
Yes — by $42.99/month. HonestTV is $40/mo vs Hulu + Live TV's $82.99/mo. That's $515.88 saved per year, for 37× more channels. If you add Hulu's Max add-on ($10–16/mo) or the unlimited screens upgrade ($10/mo), you're comparing $40 against $100+.
No — HonestTV is live TV, not on-demand. Hulu's on-demand catalog is its main differentiator. If you rely on Hulu Originals or their VOD library, HonestTV doesn't replace that. But if you mostly watch live sports and news, HonestTV gives you 37× more content for half the price.
All major US sports networks — ESPN, FS1, NFL Network, NBA TV, MLB Network, NHL Network — plus 200+ international sports channels covering soccer (Premier League, La Liga, Champions League), cricket, rugby, MMA, boxing, and more. Regional sports networks are included. Hulu has comparable US coverage but minimal international sports.
Yes. No contracts, no cancellation fees. Cancel anytime from your account dashboard — access continues until the end of your billing period. There's also a 7-day free trial, so you can test everything before paying a dollar. Hulu + Live TV no longer offers a free trial.
Android TV, Amazon Fire TV Stick, smart TVs with a web browser, smartphones and tablets (Android and iOS), and desktop computers. Setup takes under 5 minutes. You can cast from a phone to your TV using Chromecast or similar devices.