Hulu + Live TV is a good mixture of on-demand and live TV, but it might not be for everyone. If you’re in need of a Hulu + Live TV alternative, a few current options include fubo, DirecTV Stream, YouTube TV.
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Fubo is the best Hulu + Live TV alternative for sports fans
Fubo offers the largest sports channel package available on the market. If Hulu + Live TV doesn’t have enough sports channels for you, fubo may be your best alternative.
Fubo pricing and packages
There are four plans to choose from with fubo, including a Latino plan. It’s cheapest English plan, Pro, offers you 216+ channels, over double what you get with Hulu. With all 3 English plans, you get unlimited DVR space and up to 10 simultaneous streams—the Latino plan comes with 60 channels, 250 hours of DVR space and 2 simultaneous streams.
Fubo Pro
5-day free trial
- 216+ channels
- Unlimited cloud DVR
- Stream on 10 screens at home
- Regional sports fee added at checkout ($13 to $17)
$88.99/month
Fubo Elite
5-day free trial
- 280+ channels
- Unlimited cloud DVR
- Stream on 10 screens at home
- 4K Plus included
- Regional sports fee included
$98.99/month
The service needs to keep its price at a reasonably high level primarily because of the large number of sports and locals it offers (which are expensive to provide for services of this kind).
For more information, read our guide on fubo plans and pricing.
Fubo channels
Sports are what fubo does best. You’ll get over 30 sports channels, including CBS Sports, FOX Sports, NBC Sports, BTN Sports, beIN Sports, NBA TV and more. You’ll also get a wide selection of entertainment TV, like AMC, A&E, SyFy and HGTV, as well as a selection of local networks.
Check out the latest fubo channel lineup to see if it fits your preference.
DirecTV Stream is best for big spenders
On the verge of a price increase, DirecTV Stream is a little bit more expensive than Hulu + Live TV, but you get more channels and premium subscriptions for the added sum.
DirecTV Stream plans and pricing
DirecTV Stream offers three plans: Entertainment, Choice, and Ultimate, with channel lists varying from 90+ to 160+. All plans come with unlimited DVR space and simultaneous streams at home.
DIRECTV Stream Entertainment
$59.99 for the first month
- 90+ channels
- Local channels and ESPN Unlimited
- Unlimited cloud DVR
- Unlimited streams
$89.99/month
DIRECTV Stream Óptimo Más
- 100+ live TV channels
- Spanish and English programming
- Unlimited cloud DVR
$74.99/month
DIRECTV Stream Choice
$64.99 for the first month, then $10 off for 2 months
- 125+ channels
- Includes regional sports networks
- Unlimited cloud DVR
- Unlimited streams
$94.99/month
DIRECTV Stream Ultimate
$99.99 for the first month, then $10 off for 2 months
- 160+ channels
- Includes regional sports networks
- STARZ Encore and NHL Network
- Unlimited cloud DVR
$129.99/month
DIRECTV Stream Premier
- 185+ channels
- Includes HBO Max, Paramount+ with SHOWTIME, STARZ and Cinemax
- Includes regional sports networks
- Unlimited cloud DVR
$159.99/month
For more information, read our guide on DirecTV Stream plan and pricing.
DirecTV Stream channels
Even the lowest-priced package has a reasonable lineup of channels, including ESPN, FX/FXX, TBS, HGTV, CNN, Disney Channel, Food Network, as well as local channels like FOX, ABC, and NBC. All plans come with 3 months of access to HBO Max, Showtime, Starz, MGM+, and Cinemax for free.
Choice and Ultimate plan subscribers also get access to specialty and regional sports networks like Big Ten Network and SEC Network.
Check out the latest DirecTV Stream channel lineup to see if it fits your preference.
YouTube TV is best for a similar experience to Hulu + Live TV
YouTube TV is the most similar service on the market to Hulu + Live TV, except it’s a little cheaper and offers a slightly larger channel package. If you need better DVR storage, sports channels, and account sharing features, YouTube TV is a good alternative.
YouTube TV pricing and packages
YouTube TV offers one main English plan (plus genre-based plans added in 2026), which carries 100+ channels as well as unlimited DVR space and 3 simultaneous streams. The service also offers a lot of add-on options to customize your viewing experience, including networks like HBO Max, STARZ, and NBA League Pass.
For more information, read our guide on YouTube TV plans and pricing.
YouTube TV channels
You’ll get 100+ channels from YouTube TV, with a heavy emphasis on sports. YouTube TV offers major networks, like ESPN, CBS Sports, NBC Sports, and many regional sports networks. You’ll also get a full lineup of locals in most regions, and a wide selection of entertainment channels, like AMC, A&E, HGTV, and more.
Check out the latest YouTube TV channel lineup to see if it fits your preference.
Our takeaway: Find out what works best for you
No streaming service is the same, so you’ll have to figure out what aspects of Hulu + Live TV need to be present in its replacement. Whether you’re looking for the similar channel lineups or features like simultaneous streams and device support, the choice is up to you.
Sam Cook • Author
Sam Cook is a full-time content strategist by day, a part-time freelance content writer since 2015. In another life, he was a high school English teacher for nearly a decade. Based in sunny New Orleans, he writes long-form educational content on technology, including Insurtech, Fintech, HRtech, and content streaming.
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