DigitalOcean Wins
Winner
VS
Score Comparison
Criteria
DigitalOcean
InMotion Hosting
Overall Score
8.6
8.0
Performance
8.5
8.0
Features
8.4
8.0
Ease of Use
9.2
7.8
Pricing/Value
8.5
7.8
Support
8.2
8.5
Pricing & Features
Specification
DigitalOcean
InMotion Hosting
Starting Price
$4/mo
$2.99/mo
Pricing Model
Subscription
Subscription
Making Your Decision
When to Choose DigitalOcean
Developers and small teams who value simplicity and great documentation
DigitalOcean has earned its reputation as the developer-friendly cloud. Outstanding documentation, fair pricing, and a clean interface make it the go-to for startups and developers.
Strengths
- Industry-leading documentation and tutorials
- Clean, intuitive control panel
- Strong developer community
- $4/month entry point is very competitive
Limitations
- No phone support on basic plans
- Fewer managed services than AWS/GCP
- Bandwidth overage charges can add up
When to Choose InMotion Hosting
US-based businesses that prioritize customer support and reliability
InMotion Hosting delivers reliable performance with exceptional US-based support and a generous 90-day guarantee, making it a solid choice for businesses prioritizing service quality over global reach.
Strengths
- 90-day money-back guarantee on shared hosting
- Free website migration with zero downtime
- US-based customer support with excellent ratings
- Includes marketing credits and security features
Limitations
- Data centers limited to US locations only
- Entry-level plans have limited resources
- Introductory pricing requires longer commitments
