The original content produced by these companies isn’t subpar compared to broadcast networks and premium services like HBO and Showtime. Some of the best shows on television can only be streamed. So, if you want to stream movies and TV, we compared services so that you can find the service that is right for you.

Overall Findings

Content: Netflix Has the Best Library

While each service has good content, Netflix is the definite leader of the pack. Not only does it have the most original content, but it also has some of the best. Its lineup includes award-winners like Glow and Orange Is the New Black, along with fan-favorites like Stranger Things, BoJack Horseman, and Black Mirror. The service also has a movie deal with Adam Sandler and a growing list of original foreign films.

This is on top of what may be the best overall collection of third-party movies and television available for streaming. Netflix has dialed back its library in recent years as it focuses on original content, but it still offers an expansive library. As Netflix has cut down on the number of titles, they’ve focused on what Netflix users actually stream.

Netflix focuses on streaming a complete series along with a movie collection and original content. Hulu’s strategy is to offer what’s on television right now rather than what was on last year. In many ways, Hulu is the DVR of streaming services. But, this strategy has some drawbacks. Hulu tends to offer only a select number of episodes from a series, usually the most recent five episodes. It doesn’t offer content from every network. When it does offer episodes from a network, it doesn’t offer every single series broadcast on the network.

Despite these limitations, Hulu remains a great option for those who like to stay current on television. It costs less than renting an HD DVR from your cable company. In addition to recent episodes, it has original content. And through a deal with EPIX, Hulu also offers a modest selection of movies.

Netflix’s standard plan offers both basic and HD streaming on two devices. The service also offers a plan for Ultra HD streaming, although the library of Ultra HD/4K titles is limited. Hulu’s lower subscription rate includes commercial breaks, but you can get rid of commercials by paying more a month.

Hulu’s ad-free membership isn’t exactly ad-free. The company says it’s obligated to air advertising for certain content. In these instances, it shows a brief ad before and after the program, with no ads in the middle.

Final Verdict: Each Has Its Benefits

  • Netflix is the winner for those who want the best movie selection. It’s also a good choice for those who prefer to binge-watch an entire season or an entire series in one sitting and those who love the superhero genre. The only thing Netflix is missing is the current television episodes. In terms of selection and original content, it’s the easy winner.Hulu Plus is a great substitute for the DVR. It’s a cable subscription without the need for a cable subscription. It may not cover every show, but when the cost savings are taken into account, it may be worth it.

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