The four Crunchyroll plans and what they cost
Crunchyroll offers four subscription tiers: Free, Fan, Mega Fan, and Ultimate Fan. The Free plan costs nothing and includes ads. Fan costs $14.99 per month and removes most ads. Mega Fan costs $24.99 per month and adds offline downloads and simultaneous streams on multiple devices. Ultimate Fan costs $119.99 per year (about $10 per month when paid annually) and bundles Crunchyroll with Hulu and Disney+.
Prices and plan names may vary by country. The information here reflects the U.S. pricing structure. If you live outside the U.S., check Crunchyroll's website for your region's options.
All paid plans come with a free trial period before your first charge. The length of the trial varies by promotion and plan type, so confirm the trial length when you sign up.
Key Takeaways
- The Free plan includes ads and limited access to the newest episodes, while all paid plans remove ads and unlock the full library.
- Fan and Mega Fan are month-to-month plans, while Ultimate Fan requires an annual commitment but costs less per month when spread across twelve months.
- Mega Fan is the only plan that lets you read episodes to watch offline and stream on multiple devices at the same time.
- Ultimate Fan bundles Crunchyroll, Hulu, and Disney+ into one subscription, which costs less than paying for each service separately.
What the Free plan includes and does not
The Free plan gives you access to Crunchyroll's anime library with ads. You can watch most series, but the newest episodes are delayed by one week. After one week passes, the newest episode becomes available to free users. This means if a show releases a new episode on Tuesday, free users see it the following Tuesday.
Free users cannot read episodes or create a watchlist. You also cannot stream on multiple devices at once — only one stream per account at a time. The video quality maxes out at 480p, which is lower than paid plans.
Fan plan: Ad-free with standard features
Fan removes ads and unlocks the full library when ready. You see new episodes the same day they release, not one week later. Video quality goes up to 1080p. You can create a watchlist and use Crunchyroll's offline feature to read a limited number of episodes.
Fan is a month-to-month plan at $14.99 per month. You can cancel anytime without penalty. Like the Free plan, you can only stream on one device at a time.
Mega Fan plan: Multiple streams and offline downloads
Mega Fan includes everything in Fan — ad-free viewing, same-day episode access, 1080p quality, and a watchlist — plus two major additions: simultaneous streams on up to four devices and unlimited offline downloads.
Simultaneous streams mean different people on your account can watch different shows at the same time. Offline downloads let you save episodes to your phone or tablet and watch them without an internet connection. Mega Fan costs $24.99 per month on a month-to-month basis.
Ultimate Fan plan: Bundle with Hulu and Disney+
Ultimate Fan bundles three services: Crunchyroll, Hulu (with ads), and Disney+. You get all Mega Fan features — ad-free anime, same-day episodes, 1080p quality, four simultaneous streams, and unlimited downloads. The bundle costs $119.99 per year, which works out to about $10 per month.
This plan is only available as an annual subscription. You pay the full year upfront and cannot switch to a monthly plan mid-year. If you already subscribe to Hulu or Disney+ separately, the bundle may cost less than your current combined bill, depending on which Hulu tier you have.
The Hulu portion of the bundle includes ads. If you want ad-free Hulu, you would need to upgrade that service separately, which increases your total cost.
How to compare these plans side by side
| Feature | Free | Fan | Mega Fan | Ultimate Fan |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Cost | Free | $14.99/month | $24.99/month | $119.99/year |
| Ads | Yes | No | No | No |
| New episodes | 1 week delay | Same day | Same day | Same day |
| Video quality | 480p | 1080p | 1080p | 1080p |
| Simultaneous streams | 1 | 1 | 4 | 4 |
| Offline downloads | No | Limited | Unlimited | Unlimited |
| Includes Hulu + Disney+ | No | No | No | Yes |
When to choose each plan
Choose Free if you do not mind watching ads and can wait a week for new episodes. This plan works if you want to sample the service before paying or if you only watch older completed series.
Choose Fan if you want ad-free viewing and same-day access to new episodes but do not need to read or stream on multiple devices. This is the entry point for most regular viewers.
Choose Mega Fan if you share your account with others or want to read episodes for travel or commuting. The four simultaneous streams and unlimited downloads justify the extra $10 per month for households with multiple viewers.
Choose Ultimate Fan if you already pay for Hulu and Disney+ separately. The $119.99 annual cost often undercuts paying for all three services individually, especially if you use all three regularly.
Frequently Asked Questions
Can I change plans or cancel anytime?
Fan and Mega Fan are month-to-month and can be canceled anytime without penalty. Ultimate Fan requires an annual commitment, so you cannot downgrade mid-year. You can cancel Ultimate Fan after the year ends and switch to a different plan.
Do I need a credit card to use the Free plan?
No. You can create a Crunchyroll account and watch the Free plan without entering payment information. A credit card is only required when you upgrade to a paid plan.
How many devices can I use my account on?
You can log in on unlimited devices, but the number of simultaneous streams depends on your plan. Free and Fan allow one stream at a time. Mega Fan and Ultimate Fan allow four streams at the same time.
Does the Ultimate Fan bundle include ad-free Hulu?
No. The bundle includes Hulu with ads. To get ad-free Hulu, you must upgrade that service separately through Hulu, which increases your total monthly cost beyond the $119.99 annual price.
What happens to my watchlist if I downgrade plans?
Your watchlist stays with your account regardless of which plan you have. Downgrading to Free does not delete your saved shows.