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Channel 4 vs Hulu + Live TV
Both stand on video streaming services. Which one you can start free with, which one lets you read the code, and what each costs once you pay.
Free plan AndroidiPhoneWeb
Visit Channel 4 Free trial AndroidiPhoneMac+2
Hulu + Live TV combines a broad live-channel lineup with Hulu, Disney+, and ESPN content, plus unlimited DVR. The listed paid plans differ in Hulu advertising and Disney+ Premium inclusion, while add-ons expand channel and screen options.
Visit Hulu + Live TVThe facts
| Channel 4 | Hulu + Live TV | |
|---|---|---|
| Free plan | Yes | A free trial |
| Open source | Not published | Not published |
| Runs on | Android, iPhone, Web | Android, iPhone, Mac, Web, Windows |
| Lowest paid plan | Not published | Hulu + Live TV, Disney+, and ESPN Select: $99.99 a month |
| Plans published | None | 2 |
| Maker | Not published | Hulu + Live TV |
| Website | channel4.com | hulu.com |
| On video streaming services | #8 of 63 | #12 of 63 |
Channel 4: what it does well
Hulu + Live TV: what it does well
- 100+ live channels
- Sports, news, entertainment, and local networks
- Unlimited DVR for up to nine months
- Disney+ and ESPN content included
- Offline downloads for select titles
What to know first
- No free plan
- Regional availability and blackouts apply
- Base subscription supports two simultaneous screens
- Requires a residential home network
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