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So, there’s this really awesome movie or show you want to watch on Hulu, but you’re not willing to cough up another ten bucks on a streaming service. We totally get it! What if there were a way to watch without paying? Read on to learn how to get Hulu for free or for a discounted price.

Does Hulu offer a free trial?

Yes, Hulu offers a free trial, and it’s the best way to get Hulu for free. Hulu’s free trials last 30 days and are available to new and eligible returning customers. For the free trial period, you have access to all of Hulu’s features for free. Once the trial is up, you’ll be automatically charged for the next month.

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    Hulu Free Trial The best way to get Hulu for free is by signing up for a free trial. New and eligible returning subscribers can get Hulu services for free for a certain period. The length of the trial depends on which subscription you’re signing up for, but it’s definitely worth it. [1]
    • A Hulu free trial is typically 30 days.
    • Know that once your trial period ends, the credit card on file with your account will automatically be charged for the following month of services.
    • To ensure you don’t get charged, make sure to cancel your subscription before the trial period ends.
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    Spotify Premium Student If you have a Spotify Premium Student account, you may be able to watch Hulu for free! Spotify Premium Students get access to Hulu (with ads). This means you get Spotify and Hulu for only $5.99 a month. [2]
    • To activate your Hulu (with ads) subscription through Spotify Premium Student, click here .
    • If you already have a Hulu account, no worries! You can use an existing Hulu account for this offer.
    • Spotify Premium with Hulu isn’t available for Spotify users who aren’t students.
    • Only those enrolled at a US Title IV accredited college or university and who are over 18 years of age are eligible for Spotify Premium Student. [3]
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    T-Mobile If you’re a T-Mobile customer, you may be able to get Hulu for free! T-Mobile has teamed up with Hulu, offering its customers a free Hulu (with ads) account. All you have to do is log in to your T-Mobile account and redeem the offer. [4]
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    Verizon Verizon customers may have access to a free Disney+ Bundle, which includes Disney+, Hulu, and ESPN+. Select 5G mobile plans (Get More or Play More) can get this $21.99 per month offer for free. The offer is currently available through November 30, 2025. [5]
    • Only one bundle is allowed per account, but shareable with up to 10 devices.
    • Business and prepaid accounts are not eligible for this offer.
    • To sign up, enroll through the Service & perks page of your My Verizon account.
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    Reward Websites Say you’ve used up your Hulu free trial and don’t have other services that could get you an account for free. So, what now? Well, if you’re willing to put in a little work, you may be able to earn yourself a Hulu subscription! Reward websites ask you to play games, answer surveys, and/or watch videos to earn points. You can then use those points to “purchase” Hulu gift cards.
    • We recommend Swagbucks or Idle Empire .
    • Keep in mind that it may take a while to earn enough points for a full Hulu subscription, but it’ll be worth it!
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    Promo Codes While not always reliable, a promo code may get you a discount on a Hulu subscription. Hulu promo codes are few and far between, but they’re not nonexistent. Find Hulu promo codes, coupon codes, and other deals on Groupon or Rakuten .
    • Try searching “Hulu promo codes” or “Hulu discounts” online for even more options.
    • Pay attention to Hulu’s socials and commercials. They often have deals or longer free trials around the holidays or when a big show or movie is premiering.
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Is Hulu still free with Amazon Prime?

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  1. No, Hulu is not free with Amazon Prime. Amazon and Hulu are separate services, and while they may have been bundled in the past, they are no longer bundled. However, it is possible to pay for a Hulu subscription through an Amazon account. Simply sign up for Hulu, and input your Amazon Pay or Amazon account information for your payment method. [6]
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How much does Hulu cost?

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  1. Hulu costs between $9.99 and $18.99 per month. Hulu offers many subscription plans, including bundles with other streaming services like Disney+ and ESPN. But, if you’re looking to just get Hulu, you’ll be paying between $9.99 and $18.99 a month. Here are the two standalone plans Hulu offers (as of September 2025): [7]
    • Hulu (with ads)
    • Hulu Premium (no ads)
      • $18.99 monthly
      • Includes the ability to download select shows and movies
    • For many, a bundle subscription plan offers a better deal, as it provides multiple streaming services for a comparable price. For example, the Disney+, Hulu Bundle includes Hulu (with ads) and Disney+ (with ads) for $10.99 monthly.
    • Click here for a full list of Hulu’s subscription plans and bundles.
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Can you get rid of ads on Hulu for free?

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  1. No, you cannot get rid of ads on Hulu for free. Unless you sign up for a free trial for a Hulu Premium (no ads) plan, you’ll have ads while watching Hulu. To watch ad-free, you must sign up for Hulu Premium (no ads), which is $18.99 monthly as a standalone plan.
    • Some browser extensions may claim to block ads on ad-exclusive plans, but violate Hulu’s terms and may not work for all content.

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