Why it may fit
- NVMe storage
- Free migration
- Long refund window
Hosting Review Lab independent review
Edited by Rowan Page · Hosting Research EditorUpdated September 21, 2026 · Illustrated editorial persona · About our editorial voices
InMotion Hosting Review 2026
Small-business hosting with NVMe storage, free migration, human support, and a long refund window, balanced against higher renewal pricing.
✓ Editorially reviewed✓ Pricing checked✓ Verified 2026-09-21
Provider review
Overview
Key strengths, tradeoffs and how the Hosting Review Lab score was reached.
What to consider
- Renewal is much higher than intro price
- Phone support varies by plan
- Costs more than the lowest-budget hosts
Hosting Review Lab score
How we reached this score
4.4/5
Hosting Review Lab editorial judgment. It does not represent an HRL speed or uptime test.
Read our rating methodology →Features & plan fit
Features recorded for the plan on record in this review.
| Plan feature | Plan details on record |
|---|---|
| 2 websites | Listed in review |
| 100 GB NVMe storage | Listed in review |
| Unmetered bandwidth | Listed in review |
| Free SSL | Listed in review |
| Listed in review | |
| Free domain on qualifying plan | Listed in review |
| Website migration | Listed in review |
| 24/7 support | Listed in review |
This is a single-plan summary. Other plan tiers are not compared here because their verified details are not stored in this review.
Plan on recordPlan details on record
Buyer fit: Small businesses that value migration help and access to human support Confirm resource limits, renewal terms and any feature exclusions on the provider’s current plan page before checkout.
Check current plan details →InMotion Hosting pricing and plans
Introductory rate, commitment, renewal and known costs for the plan on record.
| Plan and buyer fit | Intro offer | Due at signup | Renewal | 3-year total | Provider |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Plan on recordSmall businesses that value migration help and access to human support | $4.99/moLong-term promotional pricing | Not established | $13.99/mo | Not calculated | View plan |
Where the listed monthly equivalent requires a 36-month term, the upfront amount and three-year total are calculated from that rate. Promotional rates may apply only to the first term; confirm checkout, taxes and optional services with the provider.
Beyond the hosting rate
Costs and terms to confirm
Domain renewalCheck whether renewal is included or billed separately.
EmailConfirm mailbox allowance and any paid upgrade.
BackupsConfirm frequency, retention and restore limits.
MigrationConfirm eligibility and any service limits.
Full review
InMotion Hosting is built around a different value proposition than the cheapest beginner hosts: stronger small-business features, migration help, and access to human support. Its shared plans cost more than the most aggressive promotional offers, but the included resources and support model may justify that difference for a business website.
Who InMotion Hosting is best for
We would consider InMotion for small businesses, professional sites, agencies, and owners moving an existing website. The entry shared plan currently supports two websites, while higher tiers expand the site allowance and server resources for larger portfolios.
Where InMotion stands out
Current shared-hosting materials include NVMe storage, unmetered bandwidth, SSL, email, a qualifying free domain, website migration, security protections, and 24/7 support. InMotion also advertises a 90-day money-back guarantee for shared and WordPress hosting, which gives buyers more evaluation time than the common 30-day window.
The Launch plan is positioned for smaller sites, while Power and Pro increase storage, website capacity, support access, and performance resources. This creates a clearer growth path than hosts that force a jump from an entry shared plan directly into an expensive managed service.
The renewal tradeoff
InMotion publishes starting and renewal prices by term. The renewal increase is meaningful, so the decision should include the expected standard rate. Buyers should also compare whether migration, email, security, support, and the longer refund period replace services they would otherwise purchase separately.
What we like
- NVMe storage and multi-site capacity
- Free website migration on qualifying plans
- Human support positioning
- 90-day refund period for shared and WordPress hosting
What we would watch
- Renewal pricing is considerably higher than the promotional rate
- Phone support differs by plan
- The best value depends on whether the included business features are useful to you
Hosting Review Lab verdict
InMotion Hosting is one of the stronger candidates for a business owner who cares about support and migration assistance more than winning the absolute lowest introductory price. It should be compared on total operating value—especially support, included tools, and renewal cost—rather than the first invoice alone.
How to decide before checkout
InMotion Hosting should be compared on operational value, not only on the introductory number. For a business site, migration help, restore options, support access, account controls, and room for additional sites can outweigh a small monthly price difference. Verify those items on the exact plan and billing term in the cart.
Plan the move before ordering. List the domains, mailboxes, databases, redirects, staging copies, and third-party services that must keep working. Take an independent backup and decide who will test forms, checkout, analytics, and email after DNS changes. Our small-business hosting guide provides a broader buying checklist, while the multiple-website comparison helps when account capacity is a priority.
Questions we would ask InMotion Hosting
- Which migration work is included, and what must the customer move?
- How often are backups created and how are restores requested?
- What will the same plan cost at renewal?
- Which limits apply to websites, storage, databases, and account resources?
Prices and plan terms can change. Confirm the selected plan’s current checkout total, renewal rate, and included features before purchasing.
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