Aluminum is a nightmare to keep looking nice. Vinyl in deep colors will fade unevenly and look dated eventually, but it lasts pretty good. Hardieboard is expensive and nice, but will need to be painted periodically.
Honestly, everything has its downside. I hate vinyl but it’s probably the best price to value relationship. Get it strapped out for the house and put in an actual closed cell, foil backed insulation, the insulated siding isn’t worth the money.
Get an actual siding company, a roofing company that does siding means you’ll have roofers scabbing on siding, and that will not go well.