Head-to-head · DDoS-Protected VPS Hosting
Hetzner Cloud Servers vs InMotion Hosting VPS
Hetzner Cloud Servers leads on 0 checks, InMotion Hosting VPS on 0, and 4 are even. Who comes out ahead on the 4 yes/no, price and count checks where we have data for both products. The editor score weighs everything else too.
Our verdict
- Highest scoreHetzner Cloud Servers · 9.2/10
- Most featuresHetzner Cloud Servers · 2 of 3
Hetzner Cloud Servers scores higher on our rubric for ddos-protected vps hosting: 9.2 against 7.7 out of 10; our editors rank them #2 and #9.
Hetzner Cloud Servers is the better fit for teams automating cloud VPS infrastructure. InMotion Hosting VPS is the better fit for businesses needing managed Linux VPS and support.
- Hetzner Cloud Servers fits best
Teams automating cloud VPS infrastructure
- InMotion Hosting VPS fits best
Businesses needing managed Linux VPS and support
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Side by side
| Feature | Hetzner Cloud Servers 9.2/10 Visit ↗ | InMotion Hosting VPS 7.7/10 Visit ↗ |
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| At a glance | ||
| Editor score | 9.2 | 7.7 |
| Ranking | #2 in DDoS-Protected VPS Hosting | #9 in DDoS-Protected VPS Hosting |
| Best for | Teams automating cloud VPS infrastructure | Businesses needing managed Linux VPS and support |
| Pricing model | Paid | Paid |
| Starting price | — | — |
| Free plan | — | — |
| Free trial | — | — |
| Deployment | Cloud | Cloud, Self-hosted |
| Platforms | Web, Linux, Windows | Web, Linux |
| Support | Email, Docs · 24/7 | Email, Live chat, Phone, Tickets, Docs · 24/7 |
| Built for | Solo, Small business, Mid-market, Enterprise | Small business, Mid-market, Enterprise |
| Features Hetzner Cloud Servers 2/3 · InMotion Hosting VPS 1/3 | ||
| Root access | ✓ | ✓ |
| Managed option | Not checked yet | Not checked yet |
| Hourly billing | ✓ (best) | Not checked yet |
| Specs | ||
| DDoS protection | Included | Not checked yet |
| vCPU count | 2 vCPU | Not checked yet |
| RAM | 4 GB | 4 GB |
| Storage type | NVMe | Not checked yet |
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| Our verdict | Hetzner Cloud Servers provide virtual machines for running operating systems and applications on Hetzner infrastructure in Europe, the United States, and Singapore. Teams can choose shared-resource or dedicated-resource servers and manage… Read the review → |
InMotion Hosting VPS provides managed Linux virtual machines for websites, applications and business workloads that need more control than shared hosting. Its plans combine root or administrator access, NVMe SSD storage and dedicated IP… Read the review → |
Strengths and trade-offs
Hetzner Cloud Servers — where it wins
- Continuously active DDoS detection and malicious-traffic filtering
- REST API, CLI, and integrations with Terraform, Ansible, and Kubernetes
- Hourly billing with a monthly price cap
Where it doesn't
- No free plan is available
- Optional backups add a step for teams needing backup coverage
- Server types and availability vary by location
InMotion Hosting VPS — where it wins
- Managed VPS includes root access and NVMe SSD storage
- cPanel and WHM options support familiar server administration
- 24/7 support, monitoring and migration assistance are available
Where it doesn't
- DDoS protection is not a central part of its stated positioning
- Plans are paid, with displayed rates varying by term, renewal period or region
- The platform is Linux-focused rather than a multi-OS VPS service
- Hetzner Cloud Servers9.2/10 · Paid
Automatable cloud VPS with included DDoS filtering and flexible server options.
Visit HetznerFull verdict → - InMotion Hosting VPS7.7/10 · Paid
Managed Linux VPS with support, but its stated feature set is not centered on DDoS protection.
Visit InMotionFull verdict →
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Reviewed by iTechGuides Editors · Editorial team · Updated Oct 2026
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