Max edges out Hulu on prestige content and film depth; Hulu wins on current-season TV and live options. Your pick depends on whether you crave HBO dramas or next-day network episodes.
Max was originally called HBO Max, then rebranded to just 'Max' — because apparently dropping the most valuable three letters in streaming history seemed like a great idea.
You watch a lot of current network TV (ABC, NBC, Fox)
Hulu gets next-day episodes from all major networks, no cable required.
→ Pick HuluYou want the best prestige dramas and HBO classics
Max owns HBO outright — Game of Thrones, Succession, The Wire, all in one place.
→ Pick MaxYou want to replace cable entirely with live TV
Hulu + Live TV is one of the most complete cable replacement bundles available.
→ Pick HuluYou're a cinephile who loves Warner Bros. and DC films
Max has the deepest movie library of the two, including day-one theatrical releases on some titles.
→ Pick Max