Server speed comparison
InMotion Hosting vs SiteGround
Scan your InMotion Hosting site to measure its real TTFB, then see how it compares with SiteGround's 230 ms average.
InMotion Hosting vs SiteGround at a glance
| InMotion Hosting | SiteGround | |
|---|---|---|
| Average TTFB | Test your InMotion Hosting site ↑ | 230 ms |
| Server stack | Varies by plan | Google Cloud · NGINX · SuperCacher |
| Uptime | Varies by plan | 99.99% |
| Price from | See InMotion Hosting | $2.99/mo |
| Extras | — | Daily backups · Staging · Free CDN |
Thinking of switching from InMotion Hosting? SiteGround averaged 230 ms in our tests.
Try SiteGround →Why compare InMotion Hosting and SiteGround on TTFB?
InMotion Hosting is a US-based provider offering shared, VPS and dedicated hosting. SiteGround runs on Google Cloud · NGINX · SuperCacher, and averaged 230 ms Time to First Byte in our tests.
We don't publish one average for InMotion Hosting because results vary a lot between its plans and servers. Instead, scan your own InMotion Hosting site above: the comparison bar shows exactly how many milliseconds faster it would be on SiteGround.
How to move from InMotion Hosting to SiteGround
- Pick a SiteGround plan and create your account.
- Copy your files and database across, or use a migration plugin.
- Test the copy on SiteGround's temporary URL before going live.
- Point your domain's DNS (or nameservers) to SiteGround.
- Run the speed test again to confirm the improvement, then cancel your old plan.
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Frequently asked questions
Is SiteGround faster than InMotion Hosting?+
SiteGround averaged 230 ms TTFB in our tests. InMotion Hosting varies by plan, so scan your own InMotion Hosting site above for a direct comparison.
What is TTFB?+
Time to First Byte is how long a server takes to start sending a page after it is requested. It is the clearest single measure of hosting speed.
Will switching from InMotion Hosting to SiteGround speed up my site?+
If your current TTFB is well above 230 ms, moving usually brings a noticeable improvement. If you're already under 300 ms, focus on caching and images first.
All hosts we recommend
Average TTFB in our tests.
| Host | Avg. TTFB | Stack | Uptime | From | Visit |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
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Cloudways
Fastest cloud
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150 ms
|
Managed cloud · Varnish · Redis | 99.99% | $14/mo | Visit Cloudways |
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FastComet
Our pick
|
180 ms
|
LiteSpeed · NVMe · Free CDN | 99.99% | $2.49/mo | Visit FastComet |
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Hostinger
Best value
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210 ms
|
LiteSpeed · NVMe · Hostinger CDN | 99.9% | $2.99/mo | Visit Hostinger |
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SiteGround
Premium support
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230 ms
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Google Cloud · NGINX · SuperCacher | 99.99% | $2.99/mo | Visit SiteGround |
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A2 Hosting
Turbo servers
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260 ms
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LiteSpeed (Turbo) · NVMe | 99.9% | $2.99/mo | Visit A2 Hosting |
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