For smaller WordPress sites
The current WordPress plans include NVMe storage, server side caching, SSL, and WordPress oriented tooling. A smaller site can often begin here without paying for server resources it does not need.
When a VPS starts to make sense
A growing store, membership site, busy publication, or resource heavy WordPress installation may benefit from dedicated VPS resources. Moving to VPS hosting also brings more server level control, which can be useful but introduces additional complexity.
Dedicated WordPress hosting
Dedicated infrastructure is aimed at workloads where an entire server is justified. InMotion positions dedicated WordPress servers for demanding and mission critical sites, including sites that need to handle traffic surges.
What to compare before buying
Look at website limits, storage, resource allocation, caching, staging, backups, migration support, renewal cost, support access, and how much server administration you want to handle yourself.
Editorial note: Hosting facts and pricing can change. Product details should be confirmed on the provider's current site before purchase.