How to Cancel Hulu + Live TV but Keep Basic Hulu

Thinking about canceling Hulu + Live TV but don’t want to lose access to your on-demand Hulu shows? You’re not alone. With the price of Hulu Live now over $75/month, more and more people are downgrading to the basic plan — and looking for a cheaper way to stream live TV on the side.

Here’s how to drop the “Live TV” part of your Hulu subscription without losing the shows you love — and a smarter way to keep watching live channels for less.

Step-by-Step: Cancel Hulu Live but Keep Basic Hulu

1. Log into your account at hulu.com
2. Click your profile picture in the top right, then choose Account
3. Scroll to Your Subscription and click Manage Plan
4. Toggle OFF the “Hulu + Live TV” plan
5. Toggle ON a basic Hulu plan (with or without ads)
6. Click Review Changes and confirm

That’s it — you’ve downgraded! You’ll still have access to your saved shows and watch history, and your new plan will kick in on your next billing cycle.

So… What About Live TV?

If you dropped Hulu Live, you’ll lose access to local channels, live sports, and news. That’s the trade-off — unless you replace it with something better (and cheaper).

Enter CUE Broadcast.

Why CUE Broadcast Is a Smart Replacement for Hulu Live

• Live local channels (ABC, CBS, FOX, NBC, etc.)
• National sports and news networks
• No contracts, no price hikes, no bloated bundles
• Works on Roku, Fire TV, Apple TV, and more

You get the live content you were paying for on Hulu Live — without the sticker shock.

Final Thoughts

If Hulu + Live TV has gotten too expensive but you still enjoy Hulu’s on-demand shows, downgrading to a basic plan is the move. And if you want to replace the live TV part without jumping into another $75+ subscription?

CUE Broadcast gives you what you need — live local channels, sports, news, and more — at a fraction of the cost.