InMotion Alternative: The Benefits of Choosing GreenGeeks
Why settle for SSD storage when NVMe drives deliver three times faster data access? GreenGeeks provides next-generation storage technology that InMotion's traditional infrastructure cannot match.
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Storage Technology That Actually Determines Your Site Speed Performance
InMotion uses standard SATA SSD drives across shared hosting plans rated at 550MB/s read speeds. GreenGeeks deploys NVMe solid state drives delivering 3,500MB/s throughput on all hosting tiers. That six-fold speed difference affects database queries, file access, and page generation times. NVMe technology connects directly to your server's PCIe bus rather than routing through SATA controllers. Database-driven WordPress sites experience faster query execution when storage latency drops from milliseconds to microseconds. You see immediate performance gains without changing your site's code or configuration simply by hosting on newer storage architecture.
Geographic Coverage Limits Your International Reach
InMotion operates facilities in Los Angeles and Virginia exclusively. Both data centers sit in the United States. GreenGeeks maintains infrastructure in Chicago, Montreal, Amsterdam, and Singapore. Server proximity affects latency for international visitors connecting to your site.
A European visitor accessing Virginia servers experiences 100-150 milliseconds additional round-trip time compared to Amsterdam hosting. Asian audiences see 200-300 milliseconds higher delays connecting to US infrastructure versus Singapore servers. Those milliseconds compound across every resource request your pages make.
InMotion runs Apache web servers across shared hosting infrastructure. Apache has existed since 1995 and handles static content reliably. GreenGeeks uses LiteSpeed web servers designed specifically for modern dynamic content and built-in caching capabilities.
LiteSpeed processes concurrent PHP requests more efficiently than Apache through event-driven architecture versus Apache's process-based model. WordPress sites with active plugins and database queries benefit from LiteSpeed's native optimization. The performance difference appears in server response times under moderate to heavy traffic loads.
InMotion's Core plan limits you to two websites for their entry-level shared hosting. GreenGeeks Lite supports unlimited domains on the same tier. That restriction matters for freelancers, agencies, or anyone managing multiple client sites under one hosting account.
Adding a third website requires upgrading to InMotion's higher-priced Launch plan. GreenGeeks handles multiple domains without forcing plan upgrades based on site quantity. Your hosting capacity scales with storage and bandwidth rather than arbitrary website counting.
Both hosts provide SSH access for command-line server management. InMotion includes Git version control on their Launch plan and higher tiers. GreenGeeks includes SSH and Git access on all plans including the entry Lite tier.
Version control integration matters for development workflows tracking code changes and deploying updates systematically. Having Git available from the start eliminates the need to upgrade plans just to access basic development tools that should come standard.
Technology Stack Differences That Affect Performance
GreenGeeks uses NVMe drives connecting via PCIe lanes providing 3,500MB/s throughput. InMotion uses SATA SSDs rated at 550MB/s. That specification difference translates to faster database operations, quicker file access, and reduced I/O wait times. WordPress admin panels load faster. Plugin installations complete quicker. Database backups finish in less time.
GreenGeeks' LiteSpeed servers include LSCache for WordPress built directly into the web server. Cache rules apply automatically without installing separate plugins. InMotion's Apache servers require adding external caching layers through plugins or Varnish. Native server-level caching reduces plugin overhead and simplifies cache management through fewer moving parts.
Infrastructure Comparison Based On Technical Specifications
Your hosting infrastructure determines maximum performance regardless of how well you optimize individual sites. This comparison shows technology differences affecting speed and geographic reach.
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Moving To Next-Generation Storage Infrastructure
GreenGeeks provides free expert migration for sites currently on InMotion. Their technical team coordinates the transfer timeline and handles database exports, file movement, and DNS configuration. Your existing sites remain accessible during migration while the team prepares your new environment.
After migration completes, your sites run on NVMe storage with LiteSpeed web servers. You gain access to global data center options and unlimited domain hosting on entry plans without capacity restrictions based on website counting.
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Your hosting infrastructure should use current storage and web server technology rather than legacy systems. GreenGeeks provides NVMe drives, LiteSpeed servers, and four data center locations. Unlimited domains on entry plans remove artificial website counting restrictions.
Plans start at $2.95 monthly for new accounts with annual commitment. Renewal follows transparent pricing visible in your account dashboard. No geographic limitations forcing US-only hosting. No website quantity caps on entry tiers.
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Frequently Asked Questions
NVMe drives deliver 3,500MB/s throughput connecting directly via PCIe lanes. SATA SSDs provide 550MB/s through controller interfaces. That six-fold speed difference reduces database query times, file access latency, and I/O wait periods. WordPress sites with active databases see faster admin panel loads and quicker page generation under moderate traffic.
Server proximity affects network latency between visitors and your hosting infrastructure. European users connecting to Virginia servers experience 100-150 milliseconds additional round-trip time versus Amsterdam hosting. Asian audiences see 200-300 milliseconds higher delays accessing US data centers compared to Singapore servers. Those delays compound across every resource your pages request.
LiteSpeed uses event-driven architecture processing multiple requests through fewer server resources. Apache uses process-based architecture spawning separate processes per request. LiteSpeed includes native LSCache for WordPress applying cache rules at the web server level. Apache requires separate caching plugins or Varnish for equivalent functionality.
GreenGeeks Lite supports unlimited domains on the entry tier. InMotion Core limits you to two websites maximum. Adding a third site requires upgrading to Launch plan at higher monthly costs. GreenGeeks removes website counting restrictions allowing multiple domains without forced plan upgrades based on site quantity.
GreenGeeks includes Git access on all plans including entry Lite tier. InMotion provides Git starting at Launch plan level. Entry Core plan lacks version control integration. Development workflows tracking code changes need Git available from the start rather than requiring plan upgrades for basic developer tools.
InMotion offers 90-day money-back guarantee excluding domain registrations, add-on services, and renewals. Extended timeframe applies to initial hosting purchases only. Domain fees deduct from refunds even within guarantee periods. GreenGeeks provides 30-day coverage for hosting purchases with straightforward terms.
LiteSpeed's built-in LSCache applies rules directly at web server level before PHP processing begins. Plugin-based caching operates after web server passes requests to PHP interpreters. Native server caching reduces plugin overhead and eliminates compatibility issues between multiple caching layers. Configuration stays simpler with fewer components managing cache behavior.
GreenGeeks provides 50GB NVMe storage on Lite plans. InMotion offers 100GB SATA SSD on Core tier. Most WordPress sites with media libraries use 5-15GB. High-resolution images, video content, and database backups consume additional space. Fifty gigabytes handles typical content sites comfortably while NVMe speed benefits database performance more than extra SSD capacity.
GreenGeeks lets you select from Chicago, Montreal, Amsterdam, or Singapore during account setup. Choose the facility closest to your primary audience for optimal latency. InMotion restricts selection to Los Angeles or Virginia. Both locations serve only North American audiences efficiently. European and Asian visitors experience higher delays accessing US-only infrastructure.
InMotion includes Launch Assist professional migration on some plans while others require separate purchase. Service availability depends on your chosen hosting tier. GreenGeeks provides free expert migration across all hosting plans. Their technical team handles WordPress sites, static pages, and applications without additional charges regardless of plan selection.