DIRECTV Stream vs Hulu + Live TV
The same Disney+, Hulu and ESPN Unlimited apps, for $40 less to start, with unlimited screens instead of 2 and your local sports network.
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Prices checked September 25, 2026. Prices change often; confirm on the provider’s site before you buy.
From $59.99/mo to startWhy DIRECTV Stream wins
Price
$40 less to start
$59.99 a month for your first 3 months. Hulu + Live TV rose to $99.99 in September 2026.
Screens
Unlimited vs 2
Hulu charges $9.99 more for unlimited screens. DIRECTV Stream includes them.
Local sports
Your team’s network
Hulu + Live TV does not carry regional sports networks.
Same apps
Disney+, Hulu, ESPN Unlimited
All included with DIRECTV Stream on Gemini.
Side by side
| DIRECTV Stream | Hulu + Live TV | |
|---|---|---|
| Monthly price to start | $59.99 first 3 months | $99.99 |
| Screens at once at home | Unlimited | 2 |
| Regional sports networks | Yes | No |
| Free trial | 5 days | 3 days |
| ESPN Unlimited included | Yes | Yes |
| Disney+ and Hulu included | With Gemini | Yes |
| No annual contract | Yes | Yes |
What you get with DIRECTV Stream
- Local channels, ESPN, TNT, TBS and FS1
- Unlimited screens at home
- ESPN Unlimited included
- Disney+ and Hulu (with ads) on Gemini
- Thousands of on-demand titles and unlimited cloud DVR
- No dish, no annual contract, 5-day free trial
What you leave behind
- A 2-screen limit
- A $99.99 monthly bill
- Missing your local team’s regional network
Hulu + Live TV just got more expensive
New Hulu + Live TV subscribers now pay $99.99 a month, with existing subscribers moving to the new price from October 21, 2026. DIRECTV Stream gives you the same Disney+, Hulu and ESPN Unlimited apps, starting at $59.99 a month for your first 3 months, with unlimited screens and regional sports.
DIRECTV Stream vs Hulu + Live TV questions
Straight answers. Anything else, ask our team.
Did Hulu + Live TV go up in price?
Yes, to $99.99 a month for new subscribers from September 23, 2026.
Does DIRECTV Stream include Disney+ and Hulu?
Yes, with ads, when you add a Gemini device.
How many screens does Hulu + Live TV allow?
Two at once without a $9.99 add-on. DIRECTV Stream includes unlimited screens at home.
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