IPTV vs. Hulu + Live TV: A Cost & Channel Comparison

If you're looking to cut the cord, Hulu + Live TV is one of the most popular options on the market. It combines live TV with a massive on-demand library and the Disney+ bundle.

But how does this expensive, legal service stack up against a modern, premium IPTV subscription? The answer depends on what you really want to watch.

Hulu + Live TV: The Ultimate 'Legal' Bundle

Hulu + Live TV is a 100% legal, US-based streaming service. Its main selling point is the value of its bundle. For a single monthly price (around $83-$90), you get three separate services:

1. Live TV: 95+ of the most popular US cable channels (ESPN, FS1, CNN, HGTV, etc.).
2. Hulu (On-Demand): The entire Hulu streaming library (like Shogun, Only Murders in the Building).
3. Disney+ & ESPN+: Full access to both of these streaming apps.

Premium IPTV: The 'All-in-One' Global Service

A premium IPTV service is a different approach. It's a single subscription that bundles all global channels (10,000-20,000+) and a massive VOD library (50,000+ titles) for a fraction of the price. It is the "everything" package, including content from all over the world.

Head-to-Head Comparison: Price vs. Content

Content & Channel Library

• Hulu + Live TV: Gives you 95+ core US channels. This is a high-quality, stable lineup. It also includes the Hulu, Disney+, and ESPN+ on-demand libraries.
• IPTV: Gives you 10,000+ global channels. This includes all 95 of the channels Hulu has, plus thousands more from the UK, Canada, and Europe. It also has its own VOD library with 50,000+ movies and shows, including many not on Hulu.

Sports, Blackouts, and PPV

This is the most important difference for sports fans.

• Hulu + Live TV: Is good for the casual US sports fan. It has ESPN, FS1, and your local channels. However, it has blackouts. If a game is blacked out in your area, you can't watch it. It is also missing key sports channels like NBA TV and does not include PPV events.
• IPTV: Is built for the die-hard sports fan. It has zero blackouts because it gives you the channel feeds from other cities. It includes all the US sports channels, plus international sports, all League Passes, and all UFC/Boxing PPV events at no extra cost.

Cost & Overall Value

• Hulu + Live TV: The price is high, starting around $83-$90 per month (or more for the ad-free version).
• IPTV: A premium 12-month IPTV subscription often costs less than what you'd pay for just two months of Hulu + Live TV.

Check our pricing page to see the difference.

The Verdict: Which Service is Right for You?

• Choose Hulu + Live TV if: You are a casual viewer, you only watch US channels, and the Disney+/ESPN+ bundle is the most important feature for you. You are willing to pay a high monthly price for a 100% legal service and can live with sports blackouts.
• Choose Premium IPTV if: You are a sports fan, you want to watch PPV events, you need international channels, or you simply want the maximum amount of content for the lowest price.

For a full list of what's included in our premium subscription, see our channels and features page.