DreamHost vs InMotion Hosting

Same fields, both providers, side by side — so the comparison is the table, not our opinion.

Head to head

Every field, matched up

DreamHostInMotion Hosting
Rating 4.4/5 4.6/5
Reviews 9,432 6,845
Entry price $2.59/mo $2.29/mo
Uptime 99.96% 99.97%
Founded 1997 2001
Country United States United States
Hosting types Shared, VPS, Cloud, WordPress Shared, VPS, Dedicated, Reseller
Money-back guarantee 97 days 90 days
Support channels 24/7 live chat, Email ticketing, Knowledge base, Community forum 24/7 live chat, US phone support, Email ticketing, Remote desktop support
Data center locations 2 2
Trade-offs

Where each one wins

DreamHost — in its favour

  • Longest money-back guarantee
  • No upsell pressure
  • Strong privacy stance

InMotion Hosting — in its favour

  • Long money-back window
  • Owns its own datacenters
  • Strong reseller options
Reading the table

Which one to pick

On price, InMotion Hosting starts lower at $2.29/mo against $2.59/mo for DreamHost. InMotion Hosting carries the higher rating overall, at 4.6/5, and InMotion Hosting reports the better tracked uptime at 99.97%. DreamHost has been operating longer, since 1997.

If entry price is what decides it, start with InMotion Hosting. If rating and reliability matter more than the sticker price, InMotion Hosting has the edge. Either way, read the full profile before you buy — the trade-offs section on each page covers what the summary numbers leave out.

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