Hostwinds vs InMotion Hosting
Customer reviews (60)
4.7
VS
Customer reviews (72)
4.6
Category Scores
Performance
VS
4.3
Customer Support
VS
4.5
Value for Money
VS
3.8
Features
VS
4.4
Hostwinds
InMotion Hosting
About the Providers
Hostwinds
Enterprise hosting solutions with 24/7 personal support.
Hostwinds is a US-based Hosting Provider founded in 2010 in Seattle, Washington, that fully owns and operates its own infrastructure. It offers shared, reseller, VPS, cloud, and dedicated servers, with a 99.9999% uptime guarantee and award-winning support recognized as PCMag Editors' Choice.
Founded
2010
Uptime
99.9%
HQ
Seattle, Washington, USA
Employees
51-200
Data Center
Seattle (USA), Dallas (USA), Amsterdam (Netherlands)
InMotion Hosting
High-performance web Hosting with NVMe servers, 24/7 expert support, and a 90-day guarantee.
InMotion Hosting is a US-based web hosting Provider founded in 2001, headquartered in Virginia Beach. It offers shared hosting, WordPress, VPS, reseller, and dedicated servers, all with NVMe and its proprietary UltraStack technology. With data centers in the US and Europe, a 90-day money-back guarantee, and 24/7 US-based support.
Founded
2001
Uptime
99.99%
HQ
Virginia Beach, Virginia, USA
Employees
201-500
Data Center
Los Angeles (USA), Ashburn (USA), Amsterdam (Netherlands), Singapore
Pros & Cons
Hostwinds
Pros
Exceptional 99.9999% uptime guarantee, one of the highest in the industry
Award-winning PCMag Editors' Choice tech support, available 24/7/365
Fully owned infrastructure — no middlemen, lower costs
Full range from shared to fully customizable dedicated servers
Three data centers (Seattle, Dallas, Amsterdam) with 2N redundancy
Cons
No data centers in Eastern Europe or Asia
The dedicated interface can be confusing, with prices not clearly shown on the site
Promo pricing only for the first billing period
InMotion Hosting
Pros
Excellent performance with NVMe and UltraStack for top-tier load speeds
90-day money-back guarantee, one of the most generous in the industry
24/7 US-based tech support via chat and email
Free full migration with minimal downtime
Eco-friendly data centers certified as an EPA Green Power Partner
Cons
Renewal prices are 2–3x higher than promo prices
Phone support limited to business days (Monday–Friday, 9-21 ET)
Performance can drop on shared hosting under heavy load, requiring an upgrade to VPS
Price Comparison
| Hosting Type | Hostwinds | InMotion Hosting | Cheaper |
|---|---|---|---|
| Shared | 4,54 USD/mo | 3,19 USD/mo | InMotion Hosting |
| WordPress | — | 3,49 USD/mo | — |
| VPS | 7,14 USD/mo | 4,49 USD/mo | InMotion Hosting |
| Reseller | 4,54 USD/mo | 13,99 USD/mo | Hostwinds |
| Dedicated | 106,00 USD/mo | 99,99 USD/mo | InMotion Hosting |
Support Channels
Hostwinds
Live Chat
Email / Ticket
Phone
AI Assistance
InMotion Hosting
Live Chat
Email / Ticket
Phone
AI Assistance
HostsPedia Verdict 2026
Hostwinds wins by 0.1 points
Winner
4.4/5
Hostwinds
4.3/5
InMotion Hosting
Hostwinds
Score: 4.4/5
From: 4,54 USD/mo
Customer reviews (60)
4.7
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InMotion Hosting
Score: 4.3/5
From: 3,19 USD/mo
Customer reviews (72)
4.6
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