Key Takeaways: Stream Hulu in Canada
- Licensing agreements prevent streaming services from offering the same content everywhere, which is why Hulu isn’t available outside the U.S.
- If you want to watch Hulu in Canada, ExpressVPN is the best way to do so, combining security and performance in a premium package.
- If you’d rather watch Hulu in a more affordable way, both NordVPN and Surfshark are excellent VPNs that cost a fraction of the price of ExpressVPN, yet offer solid performance.
Hulu is one of the best streaming services out there, but it comes with one huge limitation — it’s only available in the United States. Even though Canada is right across the border, watching Hulu in Canada, be it on-demand content or live TV, isn’t officially supported by the streaming service.
If you want to watch Hulu in Canada, you’ll need a virtual private network, or VPN. A VPN will not only give you an American IP address, but also add some always-welcome security to your internet connection. This helps keep your internet activity away from prying eyes, such as your internet service provider.
There are plenty of reliable VPN providers, but the three options we’ve gathered here are the best for watching Hulu content in Canada. Our top pick is ExpressVPN, but there are also solid alternatives.
Why Can’t I Watch Hulu in Canada?
At the moment, Hulu is only available in the U.S. You can’t create a Hulu account from anywhere else, nor can you access Hulu content if you’re not in the U.S. The reason for this is exclusive licensing deals and copyright agreements — Hulu doesn’t want to bother getting the rights for its shows in other countries, so it limits its availability to the U.S.
How Can a VPN Help Me Unblock Hulu in Canada?
A VPN service gives you a virtual IP address in a location of your choosing. When you’re trying to access Hulu, you can obtain a U.S. IP address and trick Hulu into thinking you’re in the country, allowing you to watch Hulu in Canada.
In addition to this, a VPN service will encrypt your internet connection, adding security and keeping your internet activity hidden. Many VPNs also offer additional security features, such as split tunnelling, which lets you choose which apps use the VPN service, as well as a kill switch, which disables your internet connection entirely if the VPN disconnects unexpectedly.
Can I Get Hulu + Live TV in Canada?
Yes, you can get Hulu’s Live TV service in Canada. The service looks at both your device’s IP address and GPS location, which means you will need to virtually change both. This needs to be done once to set your home location and then at least once every 30 days to “check in” and let Hulu know you’re still at that same location.
Changing your device’s IP address can be done with a VPN app, but to change the GPS location, you’ll need a GPS spoofing app. There are plenty of options, depending on the device you’re using to watch Hulu. Just make sure you match the GPS location with the location of the VPN server you’re tunneling through.
How to Unblock Hulu in Canada With a VPN
If you want to watch Hulu in Canada, you will need to virtually change your location using a VPN and a GPS spoofer. If you already have a Hulu subscription, here’s how to unblock the service in Canada, using ExpressVPN as an example.
- Sign Up for ExpressVPN
Go to the ExpressVPN website and click “get started” in the upper-right corner or “get ExpressVPN” in the middle. Follow the instructions to choose a plan and start your ExpressVPN subscription.
- Download ExpressVPN
Once you’ve started your ExpressVPN subscription, download the ExpressVPN app for the device you’ll be streaming Hulu on. Install the ExpressVPN app and log in with your credentials.
- Connect to a US VPN Server
In the ExpressVPN app, click on the country name. When the list of servers opens, find a server in the United States and click on it. Then, click the large power button.
- Spoof your GPS Location
Hulu monitors your device’s location, not just your IP address, so you’ll need to spoof your GPS location as well. Download a GPS spoofing app for your device (we recommend Fake GPS Go Location Spoofer). Once you’ve downloaded a GPS spoofing app, change your location to the location you’ve connected to in ExpressVPN.
- Log on to Hulu
On your device of choice, open the Hulu app or Hulu website. You should then be able to access both on-demand content and live TV content.
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How to Get a Hulu Subscription in Canada
If you don’t already have a Hulu account with an active subscription, you’ll need one of two things to get one: a Hulu gift card or a valid U.S. payment method. Here’s how to get a subscription with both methods.
Hulu Gift Cards
The easiest way to pay for a Hulu subscription with a U.S. credit or debit card is to use a gift card.
- Connect to a US VPN Server
Using steps one through three in the previous section, connect to a U.S. server via ExpressVPN.
- Buy a Hulu Gift Card
There are plenty of providers that sell Hulu gift cards outside the U.S. MyGiftCardSupply is a provider we’ve had a good experience with. Go to the website and buy a Hulu gift card for the amount you need for your desired subscription length.
- Redeem Your Hulu Gift Card
Once you have purchased a gift card, you can redeem it on the Hulu website.
- Sign Up for Hulu
When you have redeemed your gift card, sign up for Hulu via its website and enjoy your Hulu subscription.
StatesCard
If you want something more permanent than a gift card, you can sign up for a virtual credit card instead. We’ll use StatesCard — a provider we know works with Hulu — for this example.
- Connect to a US VPN Server
Using steps one through three in the “how to unblock Hulu in Canada” section, connect to a U.S. server via ExpressVPN.
- Go to the StatesCard Website
Go to the StatesCard website and click “sign up now” to set up a prepaid card account.
- Create a StatesCard Account
Enter your email address and password, and click “sign up.” You will need to click the activation link in the verification email in order to verify your account.
- Enter your Account Information
Enter your personal details, including your name, date of birth and address, and click “next.”
- Add Funds to Your StatesCard
Choose how much money you want to add to your card, and make sure it covers the Hulu subscription you’d like to purchase, plus tax. In addition, you will be charged a processing fee, as well as a $14.99 one-time card activation fee and a $3.95 monthly fee for StatesCard. Choose a payment method and click “confirm order.”
- Pay
Choose a payment method, enter your payment details and click “pay.”
- See your Billing Address
When the sign up process is complete, go to your StatesCard account. You should be able to see the funds you have added to your card, as well as your U.S. billing address — make a note of both.
- Sign Up for Hulu
Go to the Hulu website, and choose a subscription plan. Then, use the StatesCard card information and billing address to pay for the subscription. When you’re done, you should be able to watch Hulu in Canada using a VPN. Just install the Hulu app on your device and enjoy Hulu content.
The Best VPNs for Unblocking Hulu in Canada
Plenty of VPN providers can help you enjoy watching Hulu, but these three are the best in the business. We’ll start with our favorite, ExpressVPN.
1. ExpressVPN
Pros:
- Servers in multiple U.S. cities
- Apps for almost all devices
- Great performance & security
Cons:
- Expensive
If you want to watch Hulu in Canada, whether on-demand content or live content, ExpressVPN is the most reliable VPN to do so with. It has apps for almost any device, all easy to use, and tops our list of the best VPNs for beginners. You can find out more about it in our ExpressVPN review.
If you want to access Hulu, ExpressVPN has servers in plenty of U.S. locations. Add to that excellent security and performance, and you’re looking at the best VPN app for Hulu. Pricing is the only downside, but it’s worth it if you don’t want any compromises.
- Unlimited GB
- 5
- Yes
2. NordVPN
Pros:
- Easy-to-use apps
- Plenty of U.S. servers
- Excellent speeds
Cons:
- Poor UI on mobile devices
If you’ve read our list of the best VPN providers, you may have seen that NordVPN came in a very close second. Compared to ExpressVPN, NordVPN is somewhat more difficult to use. However, it has servers in multiple U.S. locations, making it perfect for watching Hulu in Canada. You can find out more in our NordVPN review.
NordVPN doesn’t compromise on speed, as you can see in our VPN speed comparison, with NordLynx providing a fast and lightweight protocol with no security compromises. When you add the rather affordable VPN subscription pricing, NordVPN is an excellent Hulu streaming VPN.
- Unlimited GB
- 6
- Yes
3. Surfshark
Pros:
- Plenty of servers in the U.S.
- Static IP address servers
- Unlimited device connections
- Apps for most platforms
Cons:
- Inconsistent latency
If you’re looking to access Hulu in Canada on multiple devices at once, Surfshark’s unlimited simultaneous connections allow you to use the Hulu app on as many devices as you’d like, with a single subscription. Surfshark also has a great selection of servers in the U.S., including static IP address servers that give you the same virtual IP every time.
Surfshark’s major weakness is latency. During testing, we occasionally had latency spikes, which might lead to buffering every once in a while when streaming live content. If you only need a VPN for on-demand content, though, Surfshark is a great choice. You can find out more about it in our Surfshark review.
- Unlimited GB bandwidth, Unlimited devices
- Unlimited GB
- Unlimited
- Yes
Can I Use a Free VPN to Get Hulu in Canada?
Yes, you can use a free VPN to watch Hulu in Canada, but we wouldn’t recommend just any free VPN. Most free VPNs don’t offer adequate security, with some even going as far as to gather and sell your data or bundle malware with their installation files. There are, however, a few notable exceptions to this rule.
Proton VPN is the first free provider we recommend. It offers servers in the U.S. for its free users. There are no data limits, but the free servers can sometimes come under heavy load, so good performance isn’t always guaranteed. We cover this in more detail in our Proton VPN review.
Windscribe is another service we recommend, with 10GB of data on the free plan (15GB if you tweet about it) and servers in the U.S. for free users — you can find out more in our Windscribe review. Finally, TunnelBear is a reliable free option, though the 2GB data limit we mention in our Tunnelbear review won’t get you far with streaming Hulu content.
Final Thoughts
Watching Hulu in Canada is far from impossible, though if you want to stream Hulu content and also enjoy live TV, it’s going to require more than just a VPN connection. A VPN makes it easy to enjoy Hulu on-demand content from wherever you are — including Canada.
If you want to watch Hulu in Canada, ExpressVPN is the best tool for the job. It combines performance and security to offer a no-compromises package, though it comes at a cost. If you’d prefer to save a bit of money, both NordVPN and Surfshark are excellent alternatives.
Have you used a VPN app to watch Hulu in Canada? Would you prefer to pay a bit more for ExpressVPN, or are you keen to save a bit and go for one of the more affordable options? Let us know in the comments, and as always, thank you for reading.
FAQ: Streaming Hulu in Canada
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Hulu isn’t available outside of the U.S. due to licensing agreements that don’t allow it to stream its content in other locations.
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The price to watch Hulu in Canada is the same as U.S. pricing — $7.99 per month for the ad-supported plan, $14.99 for the ad-free plan, $69.99 per month for the ad-supported Hulu + Live TV plan and $82.99 per month for the ad-free Hulu + Live TV plan. Note that these prices are in U.S. dollars.
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Yes, you can watch Hulu outside the U.S. by using a VPN to get a new IP address and virtually change your location.
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