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How Much is Hayu and is it Worth it?

The selection of online streaming services has expanded in New Zealand, thanks to the debut of Hayu. So what is Hayu, how does it differ from other streaming services, and is it worth it? Canstar Blue explores all you need to know about Hayu in this guide.

What is Hayu?

Hayu is an American all-reality subscription video-on-demand streaming service, owned by NBCUniversal.

Hayu provides access to a wide range of reality-TV franchises, all conveniently in one place.

How can I watch Hayu

Similar to other streaming services, like Netflix, Neon, and Disney+, Hayu can be accessed through an app or via the web. This means it’s accessible on computers, laptops, tablets, phones,  smart TVs and some gaming consoles.

It’s also compatible with Chromecast and available on Amazon’s Fire TV.

How many devices can you register with Hayu?

You are able to register up to five devices on your account. However, you are only able to stream on one device at a time.

How much does Hayu cost?

Hayu offers monthly, six- and 12-month subscriptions:

  • Monthly: $8.99
  • Six months: $43.99
  • 12 months: $79.99

All subscription plans come with a seven-day free trial unless stated otherwise.

Hayu’s prices are comparable with many other streaming shows:

  • AMC+: from $4.99/month
  • Apple TV+: $14.99/month
  • Disney+: $14.99/month 
  • Neon: from $12.99/month
  • Netflix: from $12.99/month
  • Prime Video: $10.99/month

What can I watch on Hayu?

Hayu offers a selection of over 300 shows and 9000 episodes all without ads. Popular offerings include:

  • Below Deck
  • House of Villians
  • In Ice Cold Blood
  • Keeping Up With the Kardashians
  • Married to Medicine
  • Million Dollar Listing
  • The Real Housewives
  • Vanderpump Rules

How does Hayu compare with other streaming services?

Hayu is the only streaming service that offers only reality-TV content, making it the ideal choice for reality fans. Hayu is also one of the cheapest streaming service on the market, starting at $8.99/month.

Its seven-day free trial gives viewers a chance to determine if Hayu is right for them. Note that you can cancel for free at any time during the seven-day trial.

The best broadband

Of course, if you’re watching a lot of Hayu, you’re going to need a zippy broadband connection with unlimited data. And if you’re wondering if there’s a better deal out there, perhaps there is. And this is where Canstar Blue can help.

Compare broadband providers for free with Canstar!


About the author of this page

This page was written by Canstar Content Producer, Caitlin Bingham. Caitlin is an experienced writer whose passion for creativity led her to study communication and journalism. She began her career freelancing as a content writer, before joining the Canstar team.


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