InMotion Hosting Wins
Score Comparison
Criteria
InMotion Hosting
HostGator
Overall Score
8.0
7.7
Performance
8.0
7.5
Features
8.0
8.0
Ease of Use
7.8
8.0
Pricing/Value
7.8
7.5
Support
8.5
7.0
Pricing & Features
Specification
InMotion Hosting
HostGator
Starting Price
$2.99/mo
$2.75/mo
Pricing Model
Subscription
Subscription
Making Your Decision
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
When to Choose HostGator
Budget-conscious users who need generous storage and bandwidth
HostGator offers solid value with unmetered resources and a generous money-back guarantee, though support quality has declined and the checkout experience includes many upsells.
Strengths
- Unmetered bandwidth and storage on most plans
- 45-day money-back guarantee (longer than industry standard)
- Free website builder with hundreds of templates
- Wide range of hosting options from shared to dedicated
Limitations
- Customer support quality has declined over the years
- Backup restoration costs extra on basic plans
- Many add-ons pushed during checkout process
