Quick Verdict: FastComet wins
FastComet wins overall due to significantly lower starting price ($1.79 vs $2.29), higher overall rating (4.6 vs 4.5), and more data centers (12 vs 2). InMotion Hosting offers a longer money-back guarantee (90 vs 45 days) and 24/7 phone support, making it the better choice for risk-averse buyers who prioritize support accessibility.
At a Glance
FastComet and InMotion Hosting are both established shared-hosting providers with strong reliability records; the key differences lie in pricing, global reach, and support channels.
Provider Profiles
FastComet, founded in 2013 and headquartered in the USA, operates 12 global data centers and specializes in cloud, shared, VPS, and dedicated hosting. It emphasizes price stability, performance infrastructure (NVMe, AMD EPYC, LSCache), and included security tools, appealing to budget-conscious users who value global server options.
- 45-Day Money Back Guarantee (Shared) / 7-Day (VPS & Dedicated)
- Price Lock — Same Renewal Rate Forever
- 12 Global Data Centers
- NVMe SSD Storage on All Plans
- AMD EPYC Processors
InMotion Hosting, established in 2001 and based in the United States, provides shared, VPS, reseller, dedicated, and WordPress hosting across two US data centers. It prioritizes hands-on 24/7 phone support, a 90-day money-back guarantee, and UltraStack performance optimization, suiting users who prefer US-based infrastructure and direct support.
- UltraStack Performance Architecture (NGINX + Redis)
- Brotli Compression for Faster Asset Delivery
- NVMe SSD Storage on All Shared Plans
- 90-Day Money-Back Guarantee (Industry-Leading)
- US East + US West Data Centers (Pick Yours)
1 Features
Both hosts include free SSL, free domain, free migration, and free CDN; FastComet adds daily and weekly off-site backups plus included Imunify360 security across all plans. InMotion Hosting emphasizes UltraStack (NGINX + Redis + Brotli) and allows users to choose between US East or West data centers.
FastComet
Round winner
Offers NVMe SSD and AMD EPYC on all plans, free daily and weekly off-site backups, included Imunify360 + WAF, free cPanel/WHM, and RocketBooster (LSCache equivalent). Email and visitor caps apply per plan.
InMotion Hosting
Features UltraStack architecture (NGINX, Redis, Brotli, Memcached) for performance optimization, managed VPS with free backups, and data center choice (US East or West). Some backup features and advanced tiers incur extra cost.
2 Pricing & Plans
FastComet starts at $1.79/month, while InMotion Hosting begins at $2.29/month. FastComet also locks renewal rates permanently, whereas InMotion Hosting renewal pricing increases significantly after introductory periods.
FastComet
Round winner
Cheapest starting price at $1.79/mo with price lock (no renewal increases ever). Offers 15 total plans across shared, VPS, and dedicated tiers.
InMotion Hosting
Starting price is $2.29/mo but requires 3-year commitment for intro rates; renewal pricing jumps substantially higher. Provides 19 total plans including reseller and WordPress-specific offerings.
3 Performance
FastComet guarantees 99.9% uptime with 12 global data centers and NVMe + AMD EPYC on all plans. InMotion Hosting guarantees 99.99% uptime with UltraStack optimization but only two US data centers.
FastComet
99.9% uptime SLA, NVMe SSD on shared/VPS and SSD on dedicated, AMD EPYC processors across all plans, and RocketBooster performance stack (LSCache plugin with Apache). 12 global data centers ensure lower latency for users worldwide.
InMotion Hosting
Round winner
99.99% uptime SLA (higher guarantee), UltraStack architecture (NGINX + Redis + Brotli), and up to 20× Speed Tier on higher plans. Limited to 2 US data centers (East and West only).
4 Customer Support
FastComet offers 24/7 live chat support but no phone line. InMotion Hosting provides 24/7 phone, live chat, and ticket support, a significant advantage for users who prefer voice communication.
FastComet
24/7 live chat and ticketing support; no phone support available. Support ratings average 4.6 across reviews.
InMotion Hosting
Round winner
24/7 phone support (rare at this price tier), live chat, and ticket support. Support sub-rating is 4.2, indicating reliable but potentially less responsive chat/ticket channels than FastComet.
5 Ease of Use
Both hosts use cPanel and score similarly on user-friendliness. FastComet and InMotion Hosting both rate 4.6 on this metric, reflecting intuitive control panels and straightforward setup.
FastComet
Round winner
cPanel control panel, user-friendly sub-rating of 4.6. Free cPanel/WHM included on all shared plans with no additional cost.
InMotion Hosting
cPanel on shared hosting, Control Web Panel option on VPS. User-friendly sub-rating of 4.6. Identity verification on signup may delay initial activation.
6 Privacy & Security
FastComet includes Imunify360 + WAF on all plans by default. InMotion Hosting does not explicitly list included security tools, though UltraStack provides performance-level protections.
FastComet
Round winner
Imunify360 security suite + Web Application Firewall (WAF) + malware scanner included on every plan at no extra cost.
InMotion Hosting
No explicit security suite listed in the data; relies on UltraStack infrastructure and standard cPanel/control panel protections.
7 Server Locations
FastComet operates 12 global data centers spanning the US, Europe, Asia, and Oceania. InMotion Hosting offers only two US-based data centers (East and West), limiting global reach.
FastComet
Round winner
12 global data centers across the USA, Europe, Asia, and Oceania. Users benefit from reduced latency regardless of geographic location.
InMotion Hosting
2 US data centers only: USA East (Virginia) and USA West (Los Angeles). No international or European options available.
Final Verdict: FastComet vs InMotion Hosting
Why choose FastComet
- Lowest entry price ($1.79/mo) with permanent price lock—no renewal increases ever.
- 12 global data centers ensure fast performance for audiences worldwide.
- Imunify360 + WAF security included on all plans at no additional cost.
- Free daily and weekly off-site backups protect your data automatically.
- NVMe SSD + AMD EPYC on every plan deliver modern, reliable infrastructure.
When to consider InMotion Hosting
- You need 24/7 phone support and prefer speaking to a human immediately.
- You want the longest money-back window (90 days) to test the service risk-free.
- Your audience is US-based and you prefer US East or West data center options.
Alternatives to Consider
Frequently Asked Questions
Does FastComet lock renewal prices forever?
Yes. FastComet guarantees that your renewal rate equals your introductory rate indefinitely—no price increases. InMotion Hosting's renewal rates increase significantly after the intro period, making FastComet more predictable long-term.
Which host has phone support?
InMotion Hosting offers 24/7 phone support, a critical advantage if you need immediate voice assistance. FastComet provides only 24/7 live chat support; there is no phone line.
Is security included, or do I have to pay extra?
FastComet includes Imunify360 security suite + WAF on every plan at no extra cost. InMotion Hosting does not list a default security suite; you may need to purchase additional protections separately.
Which host is better for an international audience?
FastComet operates 12 global data centers across the USA, Europe, Asia, and Oceania, reducing latency worldwide. InMotion Hosting is limited to 2 US data centers (East and West), making it best for US-only audiences.

FastComet Plans
15 plans available across all hosting types.
Shared Hosting 4
| Plan | Price | Storage | CPU | RAM | Bandwidth | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| FastComet Starter | $1.79/mo | 10GB NVMe SSD | 1 Cores | 1 GB | Unlimited | Get Plan |
| FastComet Essential | $2.39/mo | 20GB NVMe SSD | 2 Cores | 2 GB | Unlimited | Get Plan |
| FastComet Plus Best | $3.59/mo | 30GB NVMe SSD | 3 Cores | 3 GB | Unlimited | Get Plan |
| FastComet Extra | $4.99/mo | 40GB NVMe SSD | 4 Cores | 4 GB | Unlimited | Get Plan |
VPS Hosting 3
| Plan | Price | Storage | CPU | RAM | Bandwidth | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| FastComet Cloud 2 | $53.87/mo | 80 GB SSD NVMe | 2 vCPU Virtual Cores | 4 GB ECC RAM | 4 TB | Get Plan |
| FastComet Cloud 3 Best | $69.27/mo | 160 GB SSD NVMe | 4 vCPU Virtual Cores | 8 GB ECC RAM | 5 TB | Get Plan |
| FastComet Cloud 4 | $107.77/mo | 320 GB SSD NVMe | 6 vCPU Virtual Cores | 16 GB ECC RAM | 8 TB | Get Plan |
Dedicated Server 8
| Plan | Price | Storage | CPU | RAM | Bandwidth | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| FastComet Managed cPanel 4GB | $57.50/mo | 100 GB NVMe SSD | 2 CPU cores | 4 GB Dedicated RAM | Unlimited | Get Plan |
| FastComet Managed cPanel 8GB | $90.83/mo | 150 GB NVMe SSD | 4 CPU cores | 8 GB Dedicated RAM | Unlimited | Get Plan |
| FastComet Managed cPanel 16GB Best | $140.83/mo | 300 GB NVMe SSD | 8 CPU cores | 16 GB Dedicated RAM | Unlimited | Get Plan |
| FastComet Managed cPanel 32GB | $232.50/mo | 400 GB NVMe SSD | 16 CPU cores | 32 GB Dedicated RAM | Unlimited | Get Plan |
| FastComet Managed cPanel 64GB | $415.83/mo | 800 GB NVMe SSD | 24 CPU cores | 64 GB Dedicated RAM | Unlimited | Get Plan |
| FastComet Managed cPanel 128GB | $915.83/mo | 1.2 TB NVMe SSD | 32 CPU cores | 128 GB Dedicated RAM | Unlimited | Get Plan |
| FastComet Managed cPanel 160GB | $1,165.83/mo | 1.4 TB NVMe SSD | 48 CPU cores | 160 GB Dedicated RAM | Unlimited | Get Plan |
| FastComet Managed cPanel 256GB | $1,832.50/mo | 2 TB NVMe SSD | 64 CPU cores | 256 GB Dedicated RAM | Unlimited | Get Plan |

InMotion Hosting Plans
19 plans available across all hosting types.
WordPress Hosting 3
VPS Hosting 4
| Plan | Price | Storage | CPU | RAM | Bandwidth | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| InMotion VPS - VPS 4 vCPU | — | 160 GB NVMe SSD | 4 vCPU Cores | 8 GB | 5 TB | Get Plan |
| InMotion VPS - VPS 8 vCPU Best | — | 260 GB NVMe SSD | 8 vCPU Cores | 16 GB | Unlimited | Get Plan |
| InMotion VPS - VPS 12 vCPU | — | 360 GB NVMe SSD | 12 vCPU Cores | 24 GB | Unlimited | Get Plan |
| InMotion VPS - VPS 16 vCPU | — | 460 GB NVMe SSD | 16 vCPU Cores | 32 GB | Unlimited | Get Plan |
Dedicated Server 5
| Plan | Price | Storage | CPU | RAM | Bandwidth | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| InMotion Dedicated - Aspire | — | 960 GB SSD | 4 Core / 8 Thread (Xeon E3-1246 v3) | 16 GB DDR3 | 1 Gbps Unmetered | Get Plan |
| InMotion Dedicated - Essential | — | 2 TB SSD | 4 Core / 8 Thread (Xeon E-2134) | 64 GB DDR4 | 1 Gbps Unmetered | Get Plan |
| InMotion Dedicated - Advanced Best | — | 2 x 1.92 TB SSD (Software RAID-1) | 6 Core / 12 Thread (Xeon E-2176G) | 64 GB DDR4 | 1 Gbps Unmetered | Get Plan |
| InMotion Dedicated - Elite | — | 2 x 1.92 TB NVMe SSD (Software RAID-1) | 8 Core / 16 Thread (Xeon E-2388G) | 128 GB DDR4 | 1 Gbps Unmetered | Get Plan |
| InMotion Dedicated - CC-2000 | — | 2 x 2 TB NVMe SSD (Software RAID-1) | 24 Core / 48 Thread (Dual Xeon Silver 4214) | 256 GB DDR4 | 3 Gbps - 10 Gbps Unmetered | Get Plan |
Reseller Hosting 4
| Plan | Price | Storage | CPU | RAM | Bandwidth | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| InMotion Reseller - R-1000N | — | 80 GB SSD | - | - | 1,000 GB | Get Plan |
| InMotion Reseller - R-2000N | — | 160 GB NVMe SSD | - | - | 2,000 GB | Get Plan |
| InMotion Reseller - R-3000N Best | — | 200 GB NVMe SSD | - | - | Unlimited | Get Plan |
| InMotion Reseller - R-4000N | — | 300 GB NVMe SSD | - | - | Unlimited | Get Plan |