Launch Plan
$2.49/mo
Renewal price not listed
- Free Domain Name
- Unlimited Bandwidth
- Lifetime Price Lock
As listed in April 2026, not rechecked
InMotion Hosting
Shared hostingManaged serverNorth America
InMotion Hosting offers shared hosting for small sites and first websites, with the server run for you, priced above most hosts of its type.
From $4.99/mo on a 36-month term, renews at $12.99/mo. As listed in April 2026, not rechecked
Three years on the entry plan
$180
First 3 years$4.99/mo
From year 4$12.99/mo
+160% at renewal
Power Plan
Where its servers are
InMotion Hosting has data centres in 1 region. The shaded areas are regions, not exact cities.
- North America
We can only time hosts that publish speed-test addresses. The latency chart measures five clouds; a city close to you there is a good sign for any host in that city.
Plans and prices
As listed in April 2026. We have not rechecked these against the host's page yet, so confirm before you buy.
Power Plan
Billing: 36 months
$4.99/mo
Renews at $12.99/mo
- 100 GB storage
- 50 sites
- Unmetered traffic
- Business
As listed in April 2026, not rechecked
Pro Plan
$12.99/mo
Renewal price not listed
- Unlimited Websites
- Free Backup & Restore
- Enhanced Security
As listed in April 2026, not rechecked
Our test of InMotion Hosting
Tested by Hosting Compass, April 2026
4.2/5
- Performance4.1/5
- Ease of use4.2/5
- Support4.5/5
- Features4.2/5
- Value4.1/5
InMotion Hosting delivers reliable, business-grade hosting with excellent US-based support. The 90-day money-back guarantee shows genuine confidence in their service quality.
Overview
Founded in 2001, InMotion Hosting operates from Virginia Beach and Los Angeles. They cater primarily to small and medium businesses with a focus on reliability, security, and personalized support.
Performance
InMotion delivers consistent performance with average load times around 380ms and solid uptime of 99.96%. Their UltraStack technology combines Nginx, Apache, and custom caching to optimize WordPress delivery. NVMe SSD storage is available on higher plans.
Support
US-based 24/7 support via live chat, phone, and ticket. InMotion's support team is among the most technically proficient we've tested, with the ability to handle server-level configurations and performance tuning. They also offer free website migrations with zero downtime.
Pricing & Value
Shared plans start at $3.49/month with a 90-day money-back guarantee, one of the longest in the industry. Business plans include free SSL, SSD storage, and unlimited bandwidth. VPS and dedicated server options provide clear upgrade paths.
Who Should Choose InMotion Hosting?
InMotion is best for US-based small businesses, agencies, and users who prioritize reliable support and a long money-back guarantee.
Prices mentioned in these notes are from the time of the test. Current prices are in the plans above.
InMotion Hosting at a glance
The dials are our editorial estimates on a 1 to 5 scale, not test results. How we estimate
- Management
- Managed server
- cPanel
- Yes
- Email included
- Yes
- Headquarters
- Virginia Beach, Virginia
- Support
- live chat, phone and ticket
Best for
Fit by project
- WordPress siteStrong fit
- Online storePossible fit
- Business websiteStrong fit
- Web app or SaaSWeak fit
- Portfolio or static siteStrong fit
- Blog or content siteStrong fit
- Agency with client sitesPossible fit
From the type of hosting, the same rule the finder uses.
Strengths and trade-offs
In its favour
- cPanel included
- Email included with hosting
Watch for
- Renews 160% higher after the first term ($4.99 to $12.99/mo)
- Data centres in North America only
The first points come straight from the price and plan data.
Questions about InMotion Hosting
How much does InMotion Hosting cost after the first term?
InMotion Hosting's entry plan (Power Plan) costs $4.99 per month on a 36-month term and renews at $12.99 per month, as listed in April 2026. Over three years that is about $180 in total.
Does InMotion Hosting include email?
Yes. Our data shows email accounts included with InMotion Hosting's hosting plans.
Where are InMotion Hosting's data centres?
In North America. We list regions, not exact cities, for InMotion Hosting.
Does InMotion Hosting offer cPanel?
Yes, InMotion Hosting offers cPanel.