Hulu vs Peacock Price History
Since 2021, Hulu has risen +100% versus Peacock at +120%. Hulu has been the more price-stable choice. Every Hulu and Peacock tier tracked, 2021–2026, with every price change sourced.
Hulu
Better value4 plans · default: Hulu (With Ads)
Peacock
2 plans + 1 retired · default: Premium (with ads)
Better value: Hulu
Since 2021, Hulu has risen +100% versus Peacock at +120%. Hulu has been the more price-stable choice.
The Numbers Behind the Verdict
Hulu (With Ads) vs Premium (with ads) — the default tier of each service, 2021–2026. A green tick marks the better number in each row.
| Metric | Hulu Hulu (With Ads) | Peacock Premium (with ads) |
|---|---|---|
| Current Price (2026) | $11.99 | $10.99 (better) |
| Total Change | +100% (better) | +120% |
| Number of Hikes | 4 | 3 (better) |
| Hike Frequency | Every 1.3 yrs | Every 1.7 yrs (better) |
| Avg Annual Change | $1.20/yr | $1.20/yr |
Which Tier Costs What Today
Every Hulu and Peacock plan in one list, cheapest first. First Tracked is each plan’s price when our tracking began — 2021, or its debut year if it arrived later. Retired tiers sit at the bottom with their final price.
| Service | Plan | Price Now | First Tracked | Change |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| PPeacock | Premium (with ads)DefaultAds | $10.99 | $4.99 (2021) | +120% |
| HHulu | Hulu (With Ads)DefaultAds | $11.99 | $5.99 (2021) | +100% |
| PPeacock | Premium Plus (mostly ad-free) | $16.99 | $9.99 (2021) | +70% |
| HHulu | Hulu (No Ads) | $18.99 | $11.99 (2021) | +58% |
| HHulu | Hulu + Live TV (With Ads)Ads | $89.99 | $64.99 (2021) | +38% |
| HHulu | Hulu + Live TV (No Ads) | $99.99 | $70.99 (2021) | +41% |
| PPeacock | Free (ad-supported)AdsRetired | $0.00 final (2023) | $0.00 (2021) | NaN% |