HBO Max vs Hulu: Price, Features & Which to Choose

HBO Max and Hulu are two of the most popular streaming services. HBO originals, Warner Bros. movies, DC and more. Current-season TV, Hulu Originals and hit movies. Here is how they compare in 2026.

Quick answer

• HBO Max is cheaper to start with: $10.99 vs $11.99 per month ($1 less).
• HBO Max offers more plan options (3 vs 2).
• Both can be bought with crypto on AIOFFER below the official price.

Side by side

	HBO Max	Hulu
Made by	Warner Bros. Discovery	Disney
Cheapest plan	HBO Max Basic with ads — $10.99 per month	Hulu With ads — $11.99 per month
Top plan	Premium — $22.99/mo	No ads — $18.99/mo
Plans available	3	2
Yearly billing	No	No

HBO Max

HBO Max brings together HBO series, Warner Bros. films, DC, Discovery and Max Originals in one app.

• HBO original series
• Warner Bros. blockbusters
• DC universe
• 4K on Premium

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Hulu

Hulu offers next-day TV episodes, acclaimed originals and a deep library of movies and series.

• Next-day TV episodes
• Hulu Originals
• Movies library
• No-ads option

See Hulu plans →

Which should you choose?

Choose HBO Max if you want hbo original series, at the lower entry price.

Choose Hulu if you want next-day tv episodes.

Rotate subscriptions: keep one or two services and switch when new seasons drop.

HBO Max vs Hulu — FAQ

Is HBO Max cheaper than Hulu?

Yes — HBO Max starts at $10.99 per month vs $11.99 for Hulu (official prices).

Can I use both HBO Max and Hulu?

Yes, they are separate subscriptions. Many people keep one as their main tool and try the other for a month before deciding.

Where can I buy HBO Max or Hulu with crypto?

On AIOFFER — top up your wallet with Bitcoin or USDT and buy either plan below the official price.