Doing Netflix/Hulu/Prime Video the CHEAP way ... and the RIGHT way

Let’s not kid ourselves: we live in a time when traditional TV isn’t exactly a necessity.The new necessities are Netflix, Hulu, and Amazon. But signing up for ALL THREE streaming services is overkill, right? Not exactly, and I’ll tell you why.
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Let’s start by looking at the cheapest way to get all three services.
The Cheap Way:
$8.99 - Netflix Basic
$5.99 - Hulu w/ commercials
$8.99 - Prime, video only
The total price here is $23.97. That’s A LOT of content for $24! Not a bad way to go. But there are problems here. The Netflix Basic plan only allows one simultaneous stream, which sucks but wouldn’t be fatal if it weren’t for the fact that that single stream will be in Standard Definition. Because of that, I think you’d find yourself drifting toward Hulu and Prime stuff, which will be in High Definition.
I'm okay with the Hulu with commercials plan, depending on the amount of Hulu you plan on watching. But the Amazon Prime video only version is incredibly foolish in my mind, since you can get a ton of extras for only $1 more per month.
The Right Way:
Let’s start with Netflix. Unless you’re watching on a TV that’s 20 years old, you’re going to want, maybe even NEED, that HD signal. Your flatscreen TV was designed for more pixels than an SD signal can provide. So, that leaves us with 2 other options for Netflix: The $12.99 HD plan, or the $15.99 Ultra HD plan. Unless you’ve got a killer TV and killer wifi signal, the Ultra HD might be overkill for a lot of people. I’m betting the bulk of us will be fine with regular HD.
Now, which Hulu package to go with? It kind of depends on just how much Hulu you plan to watch. If you’re in there constantly, then commercials might drive you a bit crazy, and the $11.99 plan would be worth it to get rid of those.
If you’re not binging much in Hulu, and you’re popping in for a show here or there, the commercial-supported plan at $5.99 is going to be great. Yes, there are commercials, but even there, you’re getting a better deal than you’re used to with traditional TV.
Your typical network half-hour show is actually only about 22-23 minutes long, to account for 7-8 minutes of commercials. When you watch the same commercial-supported show on Hulu, you’re getting an average of 5 minutes of commercials over the same program. Saves you a few minutes per show.
Lastly, we have Amazon Prime Video. The video-only plan is only $8.99 a month, but I think it’s pretty foolish to go this route. Why? Because you can the full Amazon Prime suite of services for $12.99 a month, or if you pay for a full year, it’s $119, which works out to $9.91 a month. That’s less than a dollar per month more than the video-only plan. And what do you get? Free shipping and discounts on Amazon purchases, access to 2 million songs on Amazon Music, and a bunch of free Kindle content. But let’s be honest, the free Prime shipping alone would be worth it on its own.
So, if we’re paying $12.99 for Netflix HD, $5.99 for Hulu with commercials, and $9.91 for Prime, we’re coming out to $28.89 a month, LESS THAN $5 MORE than the cheapest way, and STILL under $30. Make it Hulu with no commercials and we’re at $34.89; STILL a great deal. And that’s the right way to do it.
Because I’m driven to be controversial, I’ll pick a winner between the three of them. This is tough and completely subjective, but I’m going with Prime Video. Don’t get me wrong- Netflix is amazing! Hulu is amazing! But the value of Prime video plus the other Prime benefits for less than I’d pay for the standard Netflix plan? No brainer.
But what's your pick? Let me know in the comments below!

[@ReviewsOrg]

Which service do you use? Do you subscribe to multiple? Why?

[@georgebush2596]

you right prime is the best deal

[@blakegertsch262]

Disney + will change all of my streaming

[@hrd5763]

Netflix

[@onurgaming3321]

Netflix

[@pdxgigi720]

I'm one of the thousands who cut the cord 3rd/4th quarter 2019 so I just found this video. I have all 3. I've had Prime for years, initially purchased for the free shipping. Netflix from when they only had Dvd's and I just got Hulu with commercials because sprint gave it to me free with my unlimited plan.

[@Betsy_Barnes]

We have all 3, they all offer a variety that keeps my family entertained.

[@tdrabik77]

I completely agree!! I never watched my shows live anyway always on DVR so why pay for cable and DVR when for $35 a month I can get all this commercial free!!

[@wesmckean1443]

I've been a long standing Amazon Prime member, and I've really been enjoying the video portion of it since I cut the cord. There are nights when everything on network television is just crap, and we often find ourselves watching a Prime original. We also get Netflix for free through T-Mobile, which I am also enjoying thoroughly.

[@Ivankich]

You're absolutely right and that's what I have. A long with some CBS all access for Star Trek, also no commercials

[@SkepticCyclist]

The only reason we have prime is because of shipping and order discounts. Every single time we want to watch a movie on prime, we still have to pay for that one particular movie we want to view. We find ourselves not watching anything on prime.

[@JakeTheHawk]

I subscribe to Netflix and Hulu. Have my friends Prime log in 🤫 but really never use it for video. I watched Sneaky Pete and that was dope but every time I log in and browse through I just tend to switch back over to one of the better ones.

[@syevfdes3339]

If u need hulu or any other streaming service at cheap....text me on Instagram @stream.at.cheap...101% no scam take account first then pay me😊

[@Scootsblind]

I sub to Amazon Prime (yearly membership) and Hulu. I got Hulu back in December when they ran their $1/month for a year promo.

[@JimmyFantage]

Do they give that deal to everyone?

[@Bidness100]

@@JimmyFantage 😀

[@EncryptingJava]

Netflix is the Best. Even if you want the lowest price, you don’t get ads. But, you get ads on Hulu. I feel that Netflix is better over Hulu.

[@mrskurd5605]

Bloks-Roblox u can purchase add free on Hulu

[@EncryptingJava]

Josephine Kam but more money...

[@chetarabonner5000]

Is the 8.99 Netflix good on iphone and tvs or should I do the 12.99

[@EncryptingJava]

@@chetarabonner5000 I would probably go with the 12.99. The higher the price you pay, the better video quality it is. At 8.99, its only 480p, but with the 12.99 subscription its 1080p. Obviously, the 17.99 one has 4k+ quality. It also depends on who is watching it. Let's say if it was only you, then the standard subscription (level 2) would be a good plan. However, if you have a whole family, then premium would be best. The higher subscription you have, the more devices you can watch Netflix on at once. Hope this helps!

[@chetarabonner5000]

@@EncryptingJava thank you so much I went with 13.99 here in us it’s standard that’s just enough for me and my teenage daughter

[@wombat1222]

With Time Warner I got Road Runner for $14.99/mo. Went up to $19.99 when Spectrum bought it. Now it costs me $24.99/mo. I can stream a movie on my Firestick, while on the internet my computer and phone at the same time. Virtually never have a lagging or buffering problem at all. If you're low income you can still get the $14.99/mo price. They don't advertise this price for obvious reasons. You just need to ask.

[@donaldgenenavarro]

amazon needs more content included with the subscription. too much of it is for additional purchase.

[@airwaves7]

US Netflix is much more expensive than UK Netflix. UK Plan goes from - Basic £5.99, Standard (HD) £8.99, Premium (4K UHD) £11.99 Though, I think US Netflix is set that way as they have more contents compared to UK and other countries.

[@patricjft]

I have all three. Can't help it. Wife loves Handmaid's Tale and I like the original horror series on Hulu, we both like "Stranger Things" and we both like "Altered Carbon".. So, each services have some very good original content you can't get anywhere else. So, all three....

[@jamesg8246]

All three here. If you have a 4k TV and an internet connection worth having (think 50mb or better) you should be on the Netflix Ultra HD $16/mo service for sure because Amazon Video also has good 4k content. Hulu will eventually catch up I am sure. If possible connect your TV by ethernet cable directly to your router, don't waste time with wifi if streaming 4k unless you've invested in a quality 802ac router and again, you have the internet to back it up.

[@k.hendrickson8735]

Thanks for the tip.

[@davidcole2337]

Netflix and Hulu and call it a day.

[@GageCorduck]

We have both

[@aliasghargondal3787]

Yup

[@syevfdes3339]

If u need hulu or any other streaming service at cheap....text me on Instagram @stream.at.cheap...101% no scam take account first then pay me😊

[@tikeya7952]

How about using the $8.99 basic Netflix plan on a laptop (NOT on a T.V.)? Would it play smoothly, or would the movie skip pretty badly?

[@ronmartelle4760]

With t mobile with 2 lines you can get Netflix free

[@syevfdes3339]

If u need hulu or any other streaming service at cheap....text me on Instagram @stream.at.cheap...101% no scam take account first then pay me😊

[@vempriex]

I had hulu plus for $7.99..commercials were less but lately it has increased. I piggy back on my mom's Netflix (12.99) since it doesn't get used plus I have Roku. I also have a hand me down Samsung t.v. I'm not complaining.

[@foodini666]

have four adults in the house and one very young child. have all three services ( and some other streaming ). totally worth it. don't have cable any more. we have prime not really for the prime video but for the free/fast postage.

[@bubenkozsolt2951]

I would love free shipping on Amazon but half of their stuff doesn't ship to Hungary

[@JimmyFantage]

My whole family (Mostly my sister and I) have the basic Netflix subscription for $8.99 and don't care about the non-HD quality. We just watch it on our computers and phones. Neither of us care about Hulu or Amazon Video. She has an Amazon Student Prime account which she pays $50 a year for ordering stuff. I could just log on her account if I want to watch something on there. I canceled my Prime subscription since other places have cheaper deals than on Amazon. That's $13.16 a month if you want to calculate it. lol $157.88 per year.

[@tikeya7952]

Some friends and I are gonna start using the Netflix Party once a week (beginning this week), and I was wondering how the $8.99 basic Netflix (non-HD) would work on a laptop? Do you think the movies would skip pretty badly?

[@erichanson3356]

I became a cord cutter recently and I use all 3 of these services along with hulu's live tv option to replace my cable service. Together these services give me more content than I ever had with cable and it's still cheaper than my cable bill was. Bottom line, cord cutting was a good decision.

[@reach4thestars67]

Local channels, TV Antenna, frequencies VHF, UHF & FM Radio. Free Local Channel TV all the time.

[@erichanson3356]

@@reach4thestars67 Antenna might work for you but where I live an antenna's not an option.

[@k.hendrickson8735]

@@reach4thestars67 >> You have GOT to be a senior like me and/or can’t access the internet at all. (That statement made the youngster’s here groan and eye-roll!)

[@r2solutions635]

Thanks for this review! The Man in the High Castle is everything...

[@KLHJ]

Bingo, bango, bongo! 100% agree, the best value is Amazon Prime Video.

[@shaunharrison9618]

I just cancelled Xfinity after paying about $250 a month for the past 12 years. I'm over it. I only have Amazon Prime (firestick 4K) and Netflix now which still leaves me missing live TV. Can't decide which service to get. Leaning towards Hulu but between that and internet fees I'm almost back to what I was paying on cable. I thought the whole point was to save money. These streaming services seem to be sticking it to us like the cable companies. Whatever I'll just watch KZbin.

[@scottelder7648]

Shaun Harrison Aren’t you going to have internet regardless if you have live TV or not? I was paying $136 a month for Dish Network plus $70 a month for Spectrum internet. I cancelled Dish, and went to KZbin TV. It is now $50 a month. I have alway subbed to NetFlix and we do Amazon Prime for the shipping (Video is an added Bonus). This saves me about $80 A month. If I didn’t have any TV, I would still have an internet bill. I also called Spectrum and told them I couldn’t pay $70 a month for internet. They immediately gave me the new customer discount for $44 a month for a year. Maybe that is an option with your provider?

[@shaunharrison9618]

@@scottelder7648 yes kept high speed internet for about $110 a month. Add $45 for Hulu it's getting close to basic cable.

[@spikemalcolm3436]

@@shaunharrison9618 all you should need is the firestick I get everything on mines it's loaded with everything including live tv apps

[@k.hendrickson8735]

Lol.. I hear you - THEY ALL; streaming, cable, etc really started sticking it to us during the big Plan-Demic. I wonder why you don’t get an ANTENNA and at least get your local, live channels? It’s nice to get current events, PBS, and some fun stations like Comet, and Grit, or MeTV.

[@shaunharrison9618]

@@k.hendrickson8735 I ended up with KZbin TV. I like it but they have already done a price hike. I have a wall mounted TV and not sure about an antenna. Don't want it visible but maybe there are options I'm unaware of?

[@daviddelara7158]

We don’t get Hulu in the uk 🇬🇧 so just pay for Netflix and amazon prime

[@howdog8391]

I'll give someone netflix uhd 4k, and hulu no ads, if they add me as secondary user for prime?

[@k.hendrickson8735]

I haven’t even ditched Cable yet! 🧐 But I am getting there…☹️ The 1st Thing I need is an excellent modem and router - And I have NO CLUE What to get, plus I have a fear of being oversold.

[@jeffp9889]

I got Hulu for 99¢/month for a year on Black Friday!

[@tdrabik77]

Same here! Amazing deal!!

[@DMS-pq8]

The with commercials version right?

[@tdrabik77]

@@DMS-pq8 yes

[@cristinaroskoff-harris2439]

I got all three. My family loves it.

[@chrisb4705]

I have all 3 and my kids in college are able to use as well.

[@joshtisdale6201]

Do an updated version when Disney+ and Warner Bros streaming service comes

[@smokeywhitetail7720]

I sub to Hulu(with no ads) and have prime and it really amazing yeah I pick up Netflix for a month or something every so often when the shows I watch on their is added what only a couple so.

[@nf1970]

Hulu is best because it has a no ad version and it has thousands of TV shows Netflix is next because it has a ton of movies Prime is last because you need to pay for alot of stuff These are the top 3 out of all the other streaming networks in my opinion

[@majestyarchives16]

Prime has almost 20,000 movies

[@davidsworld5837]

really you get prime in uk that £72 a year. then just buy 1 or2 items a month and that really pays for prime so really video is free. i cant get hulu in the uk. so to netflix if you look on wish you can get a shared account and so spend a great deal less

[@danrgoodnight9345]

dropped netflx - went to Prime - never looked back.

[@GaryLive-f1d]

Hulu has all in one. I use Hulu and Amazon prime.

[@aliasghargondal3787]

Why do these darn streaming services have device limit , unlike in KZbin I can watch on any device , and what if I lost my phone and I can't watch my Netflix now?😕🧐😡😡

[@timtrozzo9549]

I've never ordered anything from Amazon so paying $12.99 a month instead of $8.99 is a waste of $4.00.

[@KadargoGaming]

for the price of $34.89 I prefer to pay tv cable service

[@DMS-pq8]

I subscribe to all three but drop Hulu in May after the network season ends and pick it up again in Sept

[@syevfdes3339]

If u need hulu or any other streaming service at cheap....text me on Instagram @stream.at.cheap...101% no scam take account first then pay me😊

[@dianekilby8829]

I want netflix, hulu,you tube and pandora

[@hebrewisraelites1587]

Netflix is way better because everything is free amazon is the worst because you have to pay for most of the content

[@jamesmoon837]

Prime Video is my favourite as you said you can get music and kindle

[@roseplayz1606]

Congratulations Disney+ has entered the server

[@ExtremelyToxic]

I pay for Amazon, I'm thinking of paying for hulu, and I share a friend's netflix

[@thegracepreacher321]

Great work! Keep it up- I’m a fan!

[@lonster3000]

The cheap way is to share with a friend. They use my Netflix, I use their Hulu. And we split Prime.

[@kylecramer7570]

I subscribe to Netflix and Prime Video (Video only). I renewed Netflix exclusively to watch Lucifer. I have the video only Prime Video because I don't shop at Amazon enough to justify spending $10 - $12/month to have 2 day shipping 2-3 times a year.

[@newfnshow031]

I would choose hulu, i need to see current shows... I dont need to buy things off amazon though

[@Ddevil24]

I subscribe to netflix and prime but would love to have hulu instead of prime but in my country it doesn't allow

[@TheTalksin]

Honestly I would just skip Hulu. Unless there is something I don't know? Good shows on there?

[@foodini666]

they have some decent exclusive shows, horror movies, and if you are into current tv or anime its a no brainer. i use hulu live tv instead of cable so maybe i'm biased.

[@TheTalksin]

@@foodini666 thanks. I don't have tv either. I will check out this Hulu live tv.

[@nopenotthatguy8678]

I have Netflix and Hulu but i got a buddy i watch Amazon prime with

[@diolievecbdproducts8378]

They have all gotten worse. For example Hulu keeps dropping full show episodes and only providing the current year. Netflix has lost all but the B-Movies and there are very few decent things to watch. Netflix has also gotten worse. I am stopping all three.

[@MrYagbolls]

Murder comment murder comment murder comment..... yah yah yah!!!!! Chop chop chop!., 🤣😂😅🤪, great vid., I couldn’t agree more....

[@cmcdonnell8066]

Netflix, Hulu and Amazon are not necessities.

[@attomikclan5369]

when disney plus comes out. compare disney netflix and hulu

[@sinister.spinach]

55in TV with Netflix SD. Makes no difference and saves $. Hulu just sucks. Amazon-boring. I need a good Spotify bundle

[@pikuzwe5791]

completly agree

[@JMNTN]

I’d much rather have ads than watch in sd

[@jimmycarver7163]

Your right I have both Netflix and Amazon Prime I love my Amazon Prime more then Netflix

[@syevfdes3339]

If u need Netflix or any other streaming service at cheap around 50% off message me...take account first then pay 101% no scam. Dm me on Instagram @stream.at.cheap

[@stoffolcooper230]

I GOT 6388 25 AND THE PEOPLE ON EARTH STILL NOT RIGHT IT COST ME 36.89.TO HAVE IT ALL..

[@Keepingitreal98]

Plus the cost of internet.

[@reach4thestars67]

I subscribe to Netflix and Antenna TV is free.

[@johnnyjames7139]

I don't like watching movies on tv, so why would I pay to watch tv? I live a real life, I don't like a virtual life. Good bye!

[@shamsayoubi]

And here I'm paying $6.99 for Amazon prime. 🤭

[@angelcovarrubias8308]

I have every streaming service so I can have every tv show and movie lol

[@hebrewisraelites1587]

Never shopped at amazon

[@sidharthchand8072]

I got Hulu and a antenna

[@randomalien6936]

Hulu is garbage, I never have these lag issues with other services.

[@jeeroylenkins6625]

The cheap way... u mean the fmovies way

[@sandrausa5494]

Na I get Disney and Hulu for free

[@captainbur3754]

Yay

[@godofwar9767]

this three isubscriptions is beteer for 23 dollars lots of content than a fucking video game..a single video game worth 60 dollars for 12 hours only thats suck,,,but streaming sybscriptions are awesome

[@spikemalcolm3436]

I bought a unlocked firestick with everything imaginable on it and I have my sweethearts xfinity WiFi password ...I pay for nothing just watched the new chucky last night lol #CORDCUTTERS

[@foodini666]

way to be a crook. good for you.

[@odalisbendicion3372]

Isn't that illegal?