Peacock vs Hulu – Comparing The Best Services in New Zealand February 2024

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Peacock vs Hulu has become a hot topic of discussion among OTT lovers in New Zealand. Though there are many other streaming services, these two are more popular to watch. Compared to Hulu, Peacock TV is a new player in the industry introduced by NBCUniversal.

Peacock TV has content from platforms like Oxygen, NBC, Bravo, Syfy, Focus Features, Universal Pictures, and DreamWorks Animation. Unfortunately, you can’t watch Peacock TV in New Zealand without a VPN like ExpressVPN.

Moreover, you have to subscribe to Peacock TV to watch its content, and after that, you can cancel Peacock subscription anytime you want.

On the other hand, Hulu is a thriving streaming service that is pretty popular among its audience. Read the guide below to know how Peacock and Hulu differ in terms of services and offers.

Peacock vs Hulu – Quick Comparison

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If you are in a hurry, here we have listed all the main comparison points between Peacock Vs Hulu, including Hulu and Peacock TV prices, compatible devices, partner content networks, and so on.

Base Peacock Free package Peacock Premium Basic Hulu package Hulu + Live TV
Price per month Free 4.99 USD (Without ads 9.99 USD) 5.99 USD (Without ads 11.99 USD) 54.99 USD (Without ads 60.99 USD)
Ads 5 minutes/ hour 5 minutes/ hour 10 minutes/ hour Varies
Total content hours More than 13,000 hours More than 20,000 hours More than 2500 movies and 43,000 episodes Over 65+ Live channels + Hulu’s content
Shows NBCU seasons + Peacock original episodes Full Peacock original seasons + latest season shows Hulu Originals
Latest shows from ABC, Fox, and NBC; Licensed shows, FX on Hulu
High-rated cable channels and local network shows
Other content Classic shows, Movies, and News Late-night TV early access, premium movies, News +, Classic shows, movies Classic shows, movies Sports, Classic shows, Movies, News
Devices Android,
SmartCast TVs
Android TV,
Xbox One X
Xbox One S
Vizio
Apple TV 4K
PlayStation 4
Apple TV HD,
LG Smart TVs
Chromecast,
iPod touch,
Comcast Xfinity X1,
iPhone
iPad,
Comcast Xfinity Flex,
Android,
Apple TV 4K
Android TV,
Apple TV HD
Comcast Xfinity X1
Chromecast,
Comcast Xfinity Flex,
iPad,
iPod touch
iPhone,
LG Smart TVs,
SmartCast TVs
PlayStation 4,
Xbox One X  Xbox One S Vizio
Android phones
Chromecast
Tablets,
Fire Tablets
Android TV,
Fire TV
Apple TV,
LG TV
iPhones
iPads
PlayStation 4
Nintendo Switch,
Samsung TV
Roku,
Vizio TVs,
Xbox 360
Xfinity Flex
Xbox One,
web browsers
X1 TV
Android phones
Apple TV
Tablets,
Fire Tablets
Android TV
Chromecast, Fire TV, iPhones
Nintendo Switch
iPads,
LG TV,
Samsung TV
PlayStation 4, Roku,
Xbox One
Vizio TVs,
Xbox 360
Xfinity Flex
Web browsersX1 TV

Peacock vs Hulu – [Detailed Analysis]

Below we have shared a detailed analysis of Peacock vs Hulu:

Content Libraries

Hulu and peacock content libraries list many best shows, movies, and other streaming media. Viewers can choose as per their streaming preference. With free and premium peacock packages, you get 13000 hours and 20000 hours of content to stream.

Content on Peacock free package:

Shows like 30 Rock, Parks and Recreation, Friday Night Lights, Cheers, Suits, Royal Pains, Battlestar Galactica, etc., are viewers’ favorites.

The Free package lets you watch movies like The Blair Witch Project, The Bourne Identity (sequels included), Billy Elliot, The Mummy, and Do the Right Thing. Moreover, you can watch the Peacock originals, such as Brave New World and Intelligence.

Content on Peacock premium package:

Once you upgrade from Peacock’s free trial to the Premium plan, more movies and shows get unlocked in the library. The latest peacock originals like Saved By the Bell and Battlestar Galactica’s reboot/sequels and Punky Brewster are listed in the library.

You get early access to The Tonight Show Starring Jimmy Fallon and Late Night With Seth Meyers at 8 PM ET.

Hulu’s basic and Premium plans:

Both packages contain 1650 shows with 43000 TV episodes and more than 2500 movies. You get to stream all the latest shows from ABC, Fox, NBC, and cable networks.

Plus, there is a wide range of movies and shows library to watch. Some of them include Parasite (Oscar winner) and Handmaid’s Tale (Emmy winner). Hulu also shows FX content, including shows and FX originals on its platform, such as American Horror Story, The Shield, Mr. America, etc.

Pricing and Plans

Peacock streaming service offers both a free and premium plan. Free streaming on Peacock comes with commercial ads. However, it does not ask you to share your credit card information.

With a simple sign-up, you can start streaming Peacock content. On the other hand, Premium costs 4.99 USD and provides you with more content to stream. At this price, the streaming provided is ad-supported. To enjoy ad-free streams, you will need to get its 9.99 USD priced premium plan.

Hulu does not offer a free streaming service. It offers basic and premium plans. The basic plan is available at 5.99 USD (ad-supported), and the Premium plan is available at 11.99 USD (ad-free).

Simultaneous Streaming

Peacock offers up to 3 simultaneous streaming with one account. At present, there are no additional plans or add-on options to connect more devices to Peacock.

Hulu offers simultaneous streaming of 2 connections at a time. Moreover, you get Hulu on various devices by paying an additional price of $9.99 per month.

Channels Offered

Peacock:

Peacock offers more than 50 channels to stream, and mainly it lists NBC-based channels among them. Its sports channels include EPL matches, WWE events, Notre Dame games, Sunday Morning MLB games, and Sunday Night Football. Some of the popular channels you can get on Peacock are:

Movies We Love LOOP Hit Music Videos
Kiss Me Deadly Black Cinema
Black-Led Comedy LOL! Network
Black Stories USA Network
AFV Family NFL Channel

Hulu:

Hulu + LiveTV contains more than 75 channels. Some of the worth watching channels include:

FX HGTV
FYI History Channel
ID Disney XD
Disney Channel Disney Kids
HLN Localish
Lifetime Lifetime Movie
ESPN 2 ESPN

With the Hulu add-on option, you get to add premium channels like Cinemax, STARZ, HBO, and SHOWTIME. Hulu includes NFL Network, college networks, and regional sports networks.

Device Compatibility

device-compatibility

Whether you are watching Hulu or Peacock TV with a VPN in New Zealand or within its service area, knowing if you can watch Hulu or Peacock on Xbox or any of the compatible devices is helpful. Below we have listed all devices that work well with Hulu and Peacock streaming services in New Zealand.

Hulu + LiveTV supports the below-given devices:

Smart TVs (Android, LG, Vizio, Samsung) Roku Devices
Amazon Fire Stick PS5
PS4 Xbox One
Nintendo Switch Apple TV
Chromecast iPhone/iPad

Peacock supports the following devices:

Smart TVs (Vizio, LG, Samsung, Sony models, Android) Roku Devices
Amazon Fire Stick PS5
PS4 Xbox One
Xbox Series S/X Apple TV
Chromecast iPhone/iPad

Best Sports and Movies to Watch in 2024

Below we have listed the best movies on Peacock and Hulu, along with the latest and most popular shows in New Zealand;

Peacock Hulu
Dragon Rescue Riders Heroes of the Sky Season 4 Wisconsin Badgers vs LSU Tigers Football 2024
Casino Alabama vs Michigan SemiFinal
The Wedding Cottage Chicago Bulls vs Philadelphia 76ers 2024
Escape Plan Movie WeWork Documentary
Marrowbone Jacksonville Jaguars NFL Game
The Fighting Temptations Movie The Great North Season 4
Maid in Manhattan Australian Open Qualifying Matches 2024
Man City vs Tottenham EPL Match Ancient Aliens Season 19
Wisconsin vs Michigan State Men’s Basketball Who Killed Jeffrey Epstein Documentary
Man City vs Burnley Premier League Killed Jeffrey

Peacock vs Hulu: FAQs

In terms of quality and variety-rich content, Hulu surpasses Peacock. However, Peacock is much more affordable than Hulu in terms of pricing.

So, it depends on which titles you wish to watch. Peacock mainly lists the NBC catalog and content from top brands like Lionsgate, ViacomCBS, etc. 

Yes, buying a Peacock Premium is a worthwhile investment. It charges less than 5 USD per month and offers a comprehensive content library to explore and watch.

First of all, Peacock streaming services offer a free tier to access most of its content to users. This option is not available on Hulu. Another amazing offer you get with Peacock is early access (at 8 PM ET) to episodes of The Tonight Show Starring Jimmy Fallon and Late Night With Seth Meyers. However, you will need to purchase its premium plan.

Conclusion

Peacock is emerging as a top choice among OTT users in New Zealand due to its low price and free tier option. It is commonly compared to Hulu, a popular name in the OTT industry.

If you were also confused about which service to buy in New Zealand, we have covered all important details about the subject in this Peacock Vs Hulu guide. Do read the information carefully to clear your doubts regarding both streaming services.

Jane Davies

Jane Davies

Meet Jane Davies, your friendly guide to all the cool stuff on Paramount Plus. She's got the inside scoop on the best shows, movies, and sports. Watching with Jane means getting the best picks, like having a friend who knows all about what to watch next. She loves hiking, snapping beautiful photos, and trying out new foods. Her adventures off-screen are just as fun as the ones on it. So, if you're looking for what to watch or just want to hear about cool experiences, Jane's got you covered. Let's dive into the fun world of streaming together!


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