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Video streaming · 12 alternatives

Instead of Hulu, try one of these 12.

Every alternative is lined up against Hulu on what people actually switch for: price, open source, self-hosting, offline use and platforms. Hulu sits in the first row, so you can see what you give up.

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Alternative
Price
Open source
Self-host
Offline
Platforms
HuluWhat you have now
US streaming service for TV, movies and next-day shows.
PricePaid
from $10/mo
Open sourceNo
Self-hostNo
OfflinePartial
Platforms
Web · iOS · Android
YouTube#1
The world’s video platform, from clips to long-form.
PriceFreemium
premium $14/mo
Open sourceNo
Self-hostNo
OfflineNo
Platforms
Web · iOS · Android
Netflix#2
The original streaming giant, with originals and movies.
PricePaid
from $7/mo
Open sourceNo
Self-hostNo
OfflinePartial
Platforms
Web · iOS · Android · Win · Mac
Stremio#3
Free media center for streaming movies and series with add-ons.
PriceFree
Open sourceYes
Self-hostNo
OfflinePartial
Platforms
Win · Mac · Linux · Web · Android · iOS
Jellyfin#4
Open-source, self-hosted media server, no accounts.
PriceFree
Open sourceYes
Self-hostYes
OfflineYes
Platforms
Web · Win · Mac · Linux · iOS · Android
Plex#5
Organise and stream your own media library anywhere.
PriceFreemium
pass $5/mo
Open sourceNo
Self-hostNo
OfflineYes
Platforms
Web · Win · Mac · Linux · iOS · Android
Kodi#6
Open-source home theatre software for any device.
PriceFree
Open sourceYes
Self-hostNo
OfflineYes
Platforms
Web · Win · Mac · Linux · iOS · Android
Disney+#7
Disney, Pixar, Marvel and Star Wars in one place.
PricePaid
from $10/mo
Open sourceNo
Self-hostNo
OfflinePartial
Platforms
Web · iOS · Android
Prime Video#8
Streaming bundled with Amazon Prime, with rentals.
PricePaid
with Prime
Open sourceNo
Self-hostNo
OfflinePartial
Platforms
Web · iOS · Android
Tubi#9
Free ad-supported movies and shows with no subscription.
PriceFree
Open sourceNo
Self-hostNo
OfflinePartial
Platforms
Win · Web · Android · iOS
Crunchyroll#10
The go-to streaming service for anime series and simulcasts.
PricePaid
Open sourceNo
Self-hostNo
OfflinePartial
Platforms
Win · Web · Android · iOS
Pluto TV#11
Free live TV and on-demand movies with ad support.
PriceFree
Open sourceNo
Self-hostNo
OfflinePartial
Platforms
Web · Android · iOS
Peacock#12
NBCUniversal streaming service with free and paid tiers.
PricePaid
Open sourceNo
Self-hostNo
OfflinePartial
Platforms
Web · iOS · Android

How to read this. “Yes” means fully supported by the maker. “Partial” means it works with caveats. Likes reflect community popularity; vendors can’t pay for them or for placement. How we compare.

Hulu alternatives at a glance

Hulu is a paid video streaming app (from $10/mo). We compared 12 alternatives: 3 are open source, 5 are completely free, 1 can be self-hosted and 3 work fully offline. The most popular is YouTube, with 4.7k likes.

Most liked overallYouTube

The world’s video platform, from clips to long-form.

Freemium
Best free optionStremio

Free media center for streaming movies and series with add-ons.

Free · Open source
Best open-source optionJellyfin

Open-source, self-hosted media server, no accounts.

Free · Open source · Self‑hostable · Works offline
Best for offline usePlex

Organise and stream your own media library anywhere.

Freemium · Works offline

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