| Feature | Disney+ | ESPN+ | |---------|---------|-------| | | Scripted movies/TV | Live sports & documentaries | | Live content | Almost none | Hundreds of live events/month | | 4K support | Yes (widespread) | Rare (only select UFC) | | Offline downloads | Yes (unlimited) | No | | Ads on cheapest plan | Yes (intrusive) | Yes (during live events only) | | Simultaneous streams | 4 | 3 | | Profiles | 7 | 1 (no multi-profile) | | Parental controls | Robust (PIN per profile) | None (sports are all-ages) | | Original series quality | High budget (Andor, Loki) | Low budget (detail shows, Peyton’s Places) |
Without Hulu, Disney+ lacks general entertainment (FX, ABC, adult animation, R-rated films). ESPN+ lacks sports news and top-tier events. The for $9.99/mo (with ads) gives you both Disney+ and ESPN+. That’s cheaper than buying them separately ($7.99 + $10.99 = $18.98). So standalone pricing penalizes single-service users. disney plus and espn plus without hulu
As of , there is no official "Duo" bundle that includes only Disney+ and ESPN+. While Disney aggressively promotes "Trio" bundles that include Hulu, you can still obtain both Disney+ and ESPN+ without a Hulu subscription by purchasing them as standalone services or through specific sports-focused packages. Current Standalone Pricing (May 2026) | Feature | Disney+ | ESPN+ | |---------|---------|-------|