Peacock and Hulu Are Separate Services You Pay For Separately

No, Peacock does not come with Hulu, and Hulu does not come with Peacock. They are two different streaming services owned by different companies. Peacock is owned by NBCUniversal, and Hulu is owned by Disney. If you want to watch shows and movies on both platforms, you need to pay for both subscriptions separately, or you need to bundle them together through a package that includes both.

The confusion happens because both services offer free versions with ads, paid ad-free versions, and bundle options. But the free tier of one service does not unlock the other. If you have a Peacock account, you still cannot watch Hulu content without a separate Hulu subscription.

Key Takeaways

  • Peacock and Hulu are owned by different companies and require separate subscriptions to access each service's content.
  • You can bundle Peacock with Hulu through Disney Bundle, which also includes Disney+, at a lower combined price than buying each separately.
  • Peacock offers a free ad-supported tier, and Hulu offers a free ad-supported tier, but neither free version includes access to the other service.
  • Some internet service providers and phone carriers bundle Peacock or Hulu with their plans, but not both services together.

How Disney Bundle Combines Peacock, Hulu, and Disney+

If you want both Peacock and Hulu, the most affordable way is through Disney Bundle. This package combines three services: Peacock, Hulu, and Disney+. You get one monthly bill instead of three separate ones. The bundle comes in different tiers depending on whether you want ads or ad-free viewing.

The Disney Bundle with ads includes Peacock (with ads), Hulu (with ads), and Disney+ (with ads) for one monthly price. The Disney Bundle without ads costs more but removes advertisements from all three services. There is also a middle option: Peacock ad-free, Hulu with ads, and Disney+ ad-free. Each tier has a different monthly cost, and Disney adjusts these prices periodically.

When you sign up for Disney Bundle, you create one account that gives you access to all three services. You can watch Peacock originals, Hulu shows, and Disney+ movies all from the same login, though each service has its own app or website section.

What Comes Free With Peacock

Peacock's free tier includes a selection of NBC shows, movies, sports clips, and Peacock original series with ads. You do not need to pay anything to watch this content. However, the free version has limits: some shows and movies are only available to paid subscribers, and you cannot read content to watch offline.

Paid Peacock subscriptions (Peacock Premium and Peacock Premium Plus) unlock the full library and remove ads, but they still do not include Hulu. If you want Hulu content, you must pay for Hulu separately or add it through Disney Bundle.

What Comes Free With Hulu

Hulu also offers a free ad-supported tier with a selection of current and older TV episodes, movies, and Hulu originals. Like Peacock's free version, it has limits: the newest episodes of some shows are only available to paid subscribers, and you cannot read content.

Hulu's paid tiers (Hulu with ads and Hulu ad-free) expand the library and remove ads, but they do not include Peacock. You would need to pay for Peacock separately or use Disney Bundle to get both services together.

Carrier and Internet Provider Bundles That Include Peacock or Hulu

Some phone carriers and internet providers include Peacock or Hulu with their plans, but typically only one of the two. For example, certain Comcast Xfinity plans include Peacock at no extra cost, and some T-Mobile plans include a Hulu subscription. However, these carrier bundles almost never include both Peacock and Hulu together.

If you have a carrier or internet plan that includes one service, check your account details or contact your provider to confirm what is included. You would still need to pay separately for the other service if you want both. In some cases, your carrier's included subscription might be a lower tier (such as ad-supported) than the paid version you could buy directly.

Comparing the Cost of Buying Separately vs. Disney Bundle

The price of each service changes over time, so the savings from Disney Bundle vary. Generally, if you want all three services (Peacock, Hulu, and Disney+), Disney Bundle costs less than paying for each subscription individually. If you only want Peacock and Hulu without Disney+, you would pay for those two separately, since Disney Bundle requires all three.

Before signing up, compare the current prices of individual subscriptions against the Disney Bundle price on each service's website. Factor in which tier you want for each service (ad-supported or ad-free), since that affects the total cost. If you only watch one or two of the three services regularly, paying separately might make more sense than bundling.

How to Sign Up for Peacock, Hulu, or Disney Bundle

To get Peacock alone, go to peacocktv.com, create an account, and choose the free tier or a paid subscription. To get Hulu alone, go to hulu.com and do the same. To get Disney Bundle, visit disneyplus.com or hulu.com, select the bundle option during signup, and choose your preferred tier. You will need a valid payment method for any paid tier.

After you sign up, read the Peacock app, Hulu app, or both from your device's app store, or access them through a web browser. Log in with the account you created, and you can start watching when ready. If you signed up for Disney Bundle, you can log into all three services (Peacock, Hulu, and Disney+) with the same account credentials.

Frequently Asked Questions

Can I watch Peacock shows on Hulu?

No. Peacock originals and exclusive content are only available on Peacock. Hulu has its own original shows and movies that are only on Hulu. The two services have separate content libraries, so you need both subscriptions to watch both libraries.

Does my Peacock subscription work on multiple devices at the same time?

Peacock allows simultaneous streaming on up to four devices with a paid subscription, depending on your tier. The free tier limits you to one stream at a time. Hulu has similar limits. If you use Disney Bundle, the device limits explore to each service separately, not to the bundle as a whole.

What if I only want Peacock and Hulu but not Disney+?

You would need to buy Peacock and Hulu as separate subscriptions. Disney Bundle requires all three services. However, you can buy Peacock and Hulu individually and still save money compared to some other streaming combinations, depending on which tier you choose for each.

Can I cancel Disney Bundle and keep just one service?

When you cancel Disney Bundle, all three services stop. You cannot keep one service from the bundle active. If you want to keep watching one service after canceling the bundle, you would need to sign up for that service separately with a new subscription.

Do I need a credit card to use the free versions of Peacock or Hulu?

No. Both services allow you to create a free account and watch ad-supported content without entering payment information. You only need a payment method if you upgrade to a paid tier.