Netflix vs. Hulu Plus
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What is Netflix?
Netflix is a leading streaming media and video on demand service provider that is offering its streaming services in nearly all countries except some part of China, North Korea, and Syria. Moreover, it has a DVD by mail service as well. Recently Netflix has made its service worldwide along with one-month free trial without any credit card requirement and commitment. In addition to film and TV production, it is now offering online distribution as well. Despite the fact that it has thousands of top rated movies, premium TV programming and current seasons, its emphasis more on movies and films. In fact, most of the users use it for its premium and recently released movies. Its three main subscription plans are Netflix Basic, Netflix Standard and Netflix Premium that are available against per month price of $7.99, $9.99 and $11.99. The prices vary because of the availability of HD and Ultra HD quality. Moreover, the streaming services of Netflix can be access on any internet supported device. It is now offering support for set-top boxes as well that allow the users to easily switch from live TV to Netflix from the set top box.
What is Hulu Plus?
Hulu Plus is a video on demand and streaming media service being offered by the Hulu. It is said to be one of the greatest repositories over the internet offering best of movies, season programming, films, premium original content and much more. However, its emphasis more on TV shows, full seasons, hit series and current season programming. The two most important subscription plans being offered by Hulu Plus are Hulu Plus with limited commercials and Hulu Plus with commercials. The per month prices of these plans are $7.99 and $11.99 per month respectively. It is widely said that Hulu Plus offers the current season programming and recent TV shows the day after new episodes air. Its support is largely available for almost all net supported devices, portable devices, operating systems, gaming consoles, and devices. However, it has still no support for set-top boxes so you cannot switch from live TV to Hulu Plus.
