If you’re looking to catch up on “Only Murders in the Building” or watch the newest season of “The Bear,” you might be wondering if you can test out Hulu for free first. Unfortunately, Hulu’s officially removed its famous 30-day free trial for standalone plans. If you sign up directly for Hulu’s standard plans, you’ll now have to pay starting on day one.
But you’re not totally out of luck. The new best way to stream Hulu for free is with Hulu + Live TV’s three-day free trial. Not only do you get full access to Hulu’s live channels and on-demand library like with the old trial, but this trial — which is also our Editor’s Choice pick for best live TV streaming service — includes Disney+ and ESPN Select at no extra charge, letting you test-drive the entire Disney bundle for 72 hours.
Let’s jump into the details!
How do I get the Hulu free trial?
Hulu’s homepage buries Hulu + Live TV for some reason, so it takes a bit of digging to be able to sign up for it and claim your Hulu free trial.
Here’s how to access Hulu + Live TV’s 3-day free trial as of August 2026:
- Head to Hulu’s homepage on your computer and click on the green “Sign Up Now” bar.
- You’ll be taken to a page showing Hulu’s two on-demand streaming options. You’ll need to scroll down to the bottom of the page until you see “Looking for something else?” (Why, yes, we are, Hulu.)
- Click the blue “Learn about our plans and pricing in our Help Center” link under that text.
- Scroll down, this time to the section labeled “Hulu + Live TV plans.”
- On the first plan under “Hulu + Live TV plans” (Hulu + Live TV, Disney+, and ESPN Select for $89.99), click “Select plan.”
- You’ll now be prompted to either create a MyDisney account, or sign in with an existing MyDisney account.
- Check that the total due today is $0.00, enter your payment information, and enjoy 3 free days of Hulu + Live TV, Disney+, and ESPN Select!
- It’s a short turnaround, so set a reminder to cancel before the three days are up, or you’ll be charged a whopping $89.99.
How do I cancel my Hulu free trial?
48% of people* have forgotten to cancel a streaming service’s free trial at least once. Don’t be like them!
- Log in to Hulu on your computer and navigate to the account page. You can find it by hovering over your profile icon in the top right and then clicking “Account.”
- Once the Overview loads, scroll down to “Cancel Your Subscription” and click “Cancel.”
*according to a recent survey run by CableTV.com.
Bundle Hulu with your TV or internet subscription
If you still really want standalone Hulu, don’t fret—you might already qualify for Hulu without spending an extra dime. Take a peek at your internet or TV bill and you may find that free Hulu comes as a perk for a service you already pay for.
For example, Spectrum offers complimentary Hulu (With Ads) access to customers on qualifying cable TV packages. Similarly, major wireless carriers like T-Mobile offer free Hulu subscriptions on select mobile plans. Students can also snag Hulu for only $1.99 a month.
Get more details on our Hulu deals guide, updated regularly by yours truly.
What other streaming services have free trials?
Hulu + Live TV isn’t the only live TV streaming service with a free trial. Heavy hitters like YouTube TV and DIRECTV offer days free, with YouTube TV having offered up to 21 days in the past. Plus, on-demand streamer Amazon Prime Video offers the last remaining 30-day free streaming trial I know of now that Hulu nixxed theirs.
Let’s check out the competition.
More streaming free trials
| Provider | Trial length | Price after trial | Details |
|---|---|---|---|
| Amazon Prime Video | 30 days | $8.99–$19.98/mo. |
View Plans Read Prime Video review |
| AMC+ | 7 days | $7.99–$10.99/mo. |
View Plans for AMC Read AMC+ review |
| Apple TV | 7 days (or 3 mos. with an Apple purchase) | $12.99/mo. |
View Plans for Apple TV+ Read Apple TV review |
| Crunchyroll | 7 days | $9.99–$17.99/mo. |
View Plans for Crunchyroll Read Crunchyroll review |
| DIRECTV | 5 days | $84.99–$171.98/mo. |
View Plans for DIRECTV STREAM Read DIRECTV review |
| Hulu + Live TV | 3 days | $88.99–$99.99/mo. |
View Plans for Hulu Read Hulu + Live TV review |
| MGM+ | 7 days | $7.99/mo. |
View Plans for MGM Plus Read MGM+ review |
| YouTube TV | Varies | $82.99/mo. |
View Plans for YouTube TV Read YouTube TV review |
Data effective as of post date.
Looking for even more streaming free trials? Good news: we have a full guide dedicated to the best live TV and on-demand streaming free trials.
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