Is Hulu Nearing Its End? Here’s Our Complete Review

With the increasing competition in the streaming market, many players are increasing their prices to stay in this league. However, Hulu is constantly trying to provide its services at the most affordable prices. The platform started in 2007 and is currently competing with giants like Netflix, Prime Video, Disney+, etc.

Hulu offers a complete package with its original premium shows, authentic live TV channels, and exemplary features. Even I was stunned after stumbling upon this platform a few weeks ago. With an experience of more than 13 years, it claims to have 70,000+ films and episodes.

Besides all these enticing features, Hulu provides excellent customer care support and a hassle-free streaming experience. However, in this huge market where we have other affordable platforms. Does Hulu have a chance to stand out against them? Let’s find out in this detailed review of this streaming behemoth.

Is Hulu’s affordable subscription strategy still working?

Hulu has various plans with and without advertisements for its customers. The platform has a simple strategy of attracting new customers at low prices. They generate revenue through ads on the platform. On the other hand, ad-free plans are available but at high prices. Before analyzing them, let’s have a look at these subscriptions down below:

Subscription Plans	Price/month	Advertisements	ESPN+ and Disney+ bundle
Basic Hulu	$7.99	Yes	No
Hulu	$14.99	No	No
Hulu + Live TV (Ads)	$69.99	Yes	Yes
Hulu + Live TV (No Ads)	$82.99	No	Yes

As we can see, Hulu has very luring plans starting at $8 per month only. However, these plans have both pros and cons.

Hulu content library and add-ons

As discussed earlier, Hulu is offering 70,000+ films and episodes. Moreover, it aims to provide original content, which gives them an edge over the other platforms. Furthermore, Hulu is the only platform with the most add-ons. I like this facility because it provides extra shows from premium services like HBO Max, SHOWTIME, Starz, etc.

Imagine watching House of the Dragon and The Handmaid’s Tale on the same platform. However, it still has some drawbacks too. Let’s discuss them down below.

Geographic Availability

It is the only factor that did not fit into my list. Besides having such an extensive customer reach, Hulu has not expanded itself. The platform is still available only in the United States, which is unfair to the rest of the world. While they outsource their originals through other platforms, including Disney+, it is still unsuitable for the forum.

I think Hulu should focus on expanding the market as this is their major drawback. Furthermore, it should start with potential markets like India, the Middle East, the UK, Canada, etc. With that being said, let’s move on to one of its strongest categories.

Supported Devices

Hulu is undoubtedly doing well in this category as they’re accessible across almost all devices. This helps the users as they can enjoy the shows whilst playing video games on consoles. With that being said, let’s check out the devices in the next section of this article.

1. Android phones and tablets
2. Android TV 
3. Apple TV (4th generation or later)
4. Chromecast
5. Echo Show (8, 10, and 15)
6. Fire Tablets
7. Fire TV and Fire TV Stick
8. iPhones and iPads
9. LG TV 
10. Nintendo Switch
11. Mac and PC browsers/apps
12. PlayStation
13. Roku 
14. Samsung TV 
15. VIZIO SmartCast TVs
16. Xbox
17. Xfinity Flex Streaming TV Box
18. Xfinity X1 TV Boxes
19. Contour 2 and Contour Stream Player

Is Hulu + Live TV worth an upgrade?

The most distinguishing thing which puts the platform in a different league is Hulu + Live TV. The feature began in 2016 and had a simple idea to bring regular cable to the platform. Moreover, it got different news channels, sports events, etc., in the same place. Now the question arises does all this make it worth it? Well, let’s find the answer by weighing its pros and cons.

How is Hulu’s interface

When I started with Hulu, it provided a detailed tutorial and asked for preferred genres to recommend shows and films in the future. These small features make the platform easier for new users. Moreover, it has different options at the top of the page, which helps us navigate Live TV and My Stuff features.

How can Hulu improve its platform?

After analyzing the above results, there are multiple steps that can help Hulu to grow more. Let’s shed some light on these solutions:

1. With the times changing, OTT platforms are focusing more on providing original titles. Similarly, Hulu should invest in original series to promote their services.
2. While Hulu’s interface seems efficient, it can still be improved by providing additional features like Data saving.
3. Hulu needs to expand its geographic availability, which will also result in more active users.
4. The platform should bring its Live TV subscription price down because competitors like Paramount+ are offering the same services at low prices.
5. Only a few titles are available in 4K video, so the forum needs more good-quality videos to provide a better streaming experience.

So is it the end?

Looking at past trends, Hulu lost subscribers due to internal problems and tough competitors. However, the platform is returning to the market due to its constant efforts to make the interface user-friendly. When I started using the platform, its interface, and smooth playback experience took me by surprise.

However, the lack of video quality and limited Live TV channels were some of the drawbacks. Besides these factors, Hulu is undoubtedly the most affordable platform, with more than 13 years of experience in the market. That being said, I suggest you try Hulu’s 30-day free trial and be a part of something better.

That’s all we have for this article. Which platform do you want us to review next? Let us know your thoughts in the comments section below. You can also check out our detailed and comprehensive coverage of Hulu here.