If you’re a student who loves streaming music and TV shows, but can’t afford subscriptions to all the different platforms, Hulu and Spotify have got your back. Hulu and Spotify announced they will now offer a bundle for both services for just $4.99 a month, which is an insanely good deal.
A student subscription to Spotify currently costs $4.99 on its own, which basically means this new deal will allow students to watch Hulu and all it has to offer for free. For comparison, Hulu’s standard plan costs $7.99 per month (or $11.99 for no commercials). If you already pay for a basic Hulu account with no add-ons, that account can now be merged with Spotify.
The rollout of the new bundle service seems pretty seamless, too. Students who already pay for Spotify will be able to watch shows on Hulu as soon as they validate their enrollment status with Spotify. Hulu access included in the bundle will be basic, with commercials and without any add-ons like HBO or Showtime.
While the bundle is only currently available to undergraduate students in the U.S., both companies said this new deal was only a “first step,” suggesting there are plans to release this affordable bundle to more portions of the world’s population.
Hulu has an impressive slate of shows and movies, and has been ramping up its original series catalog, as well. As of July 2017, Spotify had more than 60 million subscribers and 140 million total users, making it one of the largest music-streaming platforms in the world.
