We also have Hulu+, and have never been required to link with our current cable provider (which we don't have at all). I personally enjoy both Netflix and Hulu

We also have Hulu+, and have never been required to link with our current cable provider (which we don't have at all). I personally enjoy both Netflix and Hulu+. They are different use cases. Hulu+ for current shows, while Netflix for the rest. The only thing I dislike from Hulu is the ads.