Do You Have Hulu? They’re Latest Announcement Might Infuriate You

So, what’s the culprit behind what seems like a sudden price hike? Disney, which is a significant owner of Hulu, has been raising prices on its streaming services since the start of the year. In fact, about a year ago, Disney Plus experienced a $1 price increase per month. For now, the bundle, which includes Hulu, Disney Plus, and ESPN Plus, will not experience a price hike. The reason for this could very well be that Disney is trying to market its bundle as the best possible option — you’ll pay $13.99 a month with ads and $19.99 for the ad-free Hulu, Disney Plus, and ESPN Plus bundle. If you chose to buy these services separately you’d end up paying $7.99 for Disney Plus, $6.99 for ESPN Plus, and $6.99 for Hulu with ads. 

So, how do these new prices compare with competitors like Netflix and Amazon Prime? They’re pretty similar, with Netflix charging $8.99 for its Basic package, $13.99 for its standard package, and $17.99 for premium content. Over at Amazon Prime Video (standalone), you’ll pay $8.99 per month. Depending on the content you prefer to watch, you might actually save money, despite Hulu’s price increase. Still, a rise in prices in never something to get excited over — let’s hope all streaming services cool off on increasing their costs.