How Capture Stacks Up Against the Competition
Capture digitizes videotapes for $19.99 per tape ($39.99 in 4K) with 2–3 weeks after arrival (under 30 days door to door), 90 days of free cloud access and a 100% satisfaction guarantee (free reprocessing within 60 days). LegacyBox's smallest kit is 2 items for $69.98 list ($34.99 per tape); iMemories lists $29.99 per tape; ScanCafe $28 per tape (each as of September 20, 2026; sources and turnaround in the table below). Capture is rated 4.4/5 by 1,286 customers.
< 30 Days
Turnaround
12 million+
Families Served
27 Years
Since 1999
100%
Satisfaction Guarantee
< 30 Days
Door-to-Door Turnaround
$19.99
Per Tape, Any Length
100%
Satisfaction Guarantee
27 Years
In Business Since 1999
90-Day
Free Cloud Access
Turnaround Time Comparison
A fast turnaround time means you will soon experience the excitement of hearing voices, seeing smiles, and reliving memories that you haven't enjoyed in years.
Capture fast turnaround
30
DaysIncluding Shipping
While iMemories may have us beat with app access, nobody beats our complete turnaround including shipping. We guarantee your order will be processed in less than 30 days, including shipping times.
How competitors compare
LegacyBox
10–12 weeks
ScanCafe
4–6 weeks
iMemories
1–4 weeks
Walmart
3–4 weeks
The average turnaround time in the industry is 10 to 12 weeks, which is the processing time offered by LegacyBox. iMemories uses an app to provide digital access within 1 to 2 weeks, but it can take as long as 4 weeks to receive your original media and DVD or USB copies. Many competitors also offer expedited shipping for an additional fee.
Turnaround Time Comparison
A fast turnaround time means you will soon experience the excitement of hearing voices, seeing smiles, and reliving memories that you haven't enjoyed in years.
Capture fast turnaround
30
DaysIncluding Shipping
While iMemories may have us beat with app access, nobody beats our complete turnaround including shipping. We guarantee your order will be processed in less than 30 days, including shipping times.
How competitors compare
LegacyBox
10–12 weeks
ScanCafe
4–6 weeks
iMemories
1–4 weeks
Walmart
3–4 weeks
The average turnaround time in the industry is 10 to 12 weeks, which is the processing time offered by LegacyBox. iMemories uses an app to provide digital access within 1 to 2 weeks, but it can take as long as 4 weeks to receive your original media and DVD or USB copies. Many competitors also offer expedited shipping for an additional fee.
Satisfaction Guarantee
Your memories are priceless, so, of course, you want to know you will receive the highest-quality digital files possible.
Capture advantage
100%
Satisfaction Guaranteed
We guarantee customer satisfaction for every single order, no matter what. If you aren't completely happy with the results, we will reprocess the entire order free of charge.
How competitors compare
LegacyBox
30-day store credit
ScanCafe
30-day returns
iMemories
Unclear
Walmart
Via Capture
None of our other popular competitors offer the same type of guarantee for your memories. Many options like LegacyBox and ScanCafe do offer returns within 30 days, which may not ensure premium digital versions of your memories but does protect the money you invest in their services.
Technical Capability Comparison
You want your memories processed by experts in the business, so who has the most experience with digitizing videos, photos, film, and more?
Capture advantage
27
Years of Experience (Since 1999)
Since 1999, we've been preserving memories and developing trusted partnerships with major brands including Costco, CVS, Sam's Club, Walmart, Google Photos, and more. With over 12 million satisfied customers and more every day, our experience is unmatched.
How competitors compare
LegacyBox
16 yrs / 750K
ScanCafe
18 yrs / 150M scans
iMemories
19 yrs / 1M
Walmart
Via Capture
Some of our competitors have been in the industry a long time. LegacyBox was founded in 2009 and has served over 750,000 customers, ScanCafe began in 2006 and has scanned over 150 million memories, and iMemories started in 2005 with over 1 million happy customers. That's a lot of experience, but none of them have been doing this as long as us.
Pricing Comparison
Don't overpay for the digitization of your memories.
Capture advantage
$19.99
Starting Price Per Item
Starting at only $19.99 per videotape, 100 feet of film, or 50 photo prints, slides, or negatives, our pricing is affordable and fair. Plus, we never charge for blank film or videotapes.
How competitors compare
LegacyBox
$69.98 for 2 items
ScanCafe
$28+ per tape
iMemories
$29.99 per tape
Walmart
$15.96 (30 min)
Pricing can differ greatly among our competitors with the lowest starting price being Walmart at $15.96, but that only covers the first 30 minutes of videotape, 35 photos, or 50 feet of film. iMemories charges per videotape or film reel starting at $29.98. The most expensive is LegacyBox who charges $69.98 for up to 2 videotapes or film reels or 50 photos, $319.98 for 10 items or 250 photos, and even more for larger orders.
Security Comparison
Your memories are priceless…go with a company that treats them that way.
Capture advantage
90-Day
Backup Protection
We've invested millions of dollars in top-of-the-line security and tracking systems to keep your memories safe. Plus, we offer 90-day backup so your memories can never be lost.
How competitors compare
LegacyBox
Barcode tracking
ScanCafe
Video monitoring
iMemories
Basic tracking
Walmart
Via Capture
Most competitors offer basic tracking and order status updates, but some do more. ScanCafe uses video monitoring and weight checks upon arrival and before shipping. LegacyBox has a climate-controlled processing center with barcode tracking updates as well.
Let's Compare Capture With Other Brands
Per-tape price, film and photo pricing, turnaround, minimum order, HD option, cloud access and guarantee for Capture, LegacyBox, iMemories, ScanCafe and the Walmart, CVS and Walgreens kiosk services — every competitor figure links to the page it was read from and shows the date it was read. We also included a comparison with Walmart, another popular option for digitization.
Competitor figures verified September 20, 2026; Capture prices are live from the same catalog as checkout. Prices and details verified September 2026.
| Feature | Capture4.4/5 · 1,286 reviews | LegacyBox | iMemories | ScanCafe | Walmart Photo (in-store kiosk) fulfilled by Capture | CVS Photo (in-store kiosk) fulfilled by Capture | Walgreens Photo (in-store kiosk) fulfilled by iMemories |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Price per videotape | $19.99 per tape in SD, $29.99 Full HD, $39.99 4K — any length Live catalog price (same as checkout) capture.com · as of 2026-09-20 | $34.99 per item at list price (2-item kit $69.98); 10 items $319.98, 40 items $1,249.98; 50%-off sales common One item = one tape of any length; extra items $17.99 each per FAQ legacybox.com · as of 2026-09-20 | $29.99 per tape list ($14.99 on promotion); SafeShip kit $29.99 list extra imemories.com · as of 2026-09-20 | $28 per tape scancafe.com · as of 2026-09-20 | $15.96 for the first 30 minutes, +$5.46 per additional 30 minutes (a 2-hour tape ≈ $32.34) dvdwalmart.com · as of 2026-09-20 | $25.99 to DVD or $34.99 to USB per 2-hour block (up to 2 tapes) cvsyesdvd.com · as of 2026-09-20 | Starting at $34.99 per order (to DVD only) photo.walgreens.com · as of 2026-09-20 |
| Movie film price | $19.99 per reel for the first 100 ft, +$0.20 per foot Live catalog price (same as checkout) capture.com · as of 2026-09-20 | Same per-item kit pricing — one reel of any length = one item ($34.99 list) legacybox.com · as of 2026-09-20 | $29.99 per 50 ft list ($14.99 promotional) imemories.com · as of 2026-09-20 | $0.34 per foot (a 200 ft reel ≈ $68) scancafe.com · as of 2026-09-20 | $15.96 for the first 50 ft, +$0.20 per additional foot dvdwalmart.com · as of 2026-09-20 | $25.99 (DVD) / $34.99 (USB) for the first 50 ft, +$0.34 per foot cvsyesdvd.com · as of 2026-09-20 | Starting at $29.99 photo.walgreens.com · as of 2026-09-20 |
| Photo / slide / negative price | $19.99 for the first 50 photos, then from $0.29 each Live catalog price (same as checkout) capture.com · as of 2026-09-20 | One item = a set of 25 photos ($34.99 list ≈ $1.40 per photo) legacybox.com · as of 2026-09-20 | $0.99 per photo, slide or negative list ($0.49 promotional) imemories.com · as of 2026-09-20 | $0.48 per image; $9.95 per album handling; $8 per slide carousel handling scancafe.com · as of 2026-09-20 | $15.96 for the first 35 photos/slides/negatives, +$0.45 each dvdwalmart.com · as of 2026-09-20 | $25.99 (DVD) / $34.99 (USB) for the first 30 images, +$0.49 each cvsyesdvd.com · as of 2026-09-20 | Starting at $29.99 photo.walgreens.com · as of 2026-09-20 |
| Turnaround | 2–3 weeks after arrival (under 30 days door to door) capture.com · as of 2026-09-20 | About 4–6 weeks after receipt; expedited 2–3 weeks +$37.99, rush 1 week +$67.99 legacybox.com · as of 2026-09-20 | Online in about 1 week after approval and payment; originals back within 4 weeks imemories.com · as of 2026-09-20 | Standard 3–4 weeks; express review in 10 business days for +$0.13 per scan scancafe.com · as of 2026-09-20 | About 3 weeks including return shipping dvdwalmart.com · as of 2026-09-20 | 2–3 weeks from drop-off to pickup cvs.com · as of 2026-09-20 | About 3 weeks; customised orders up to 30 days longer walgreensdvdtransfer.com · as of 2026-09-20 |
| Minimum order | None — single tape or reel accepted capture.com · as of 2026-09-20 | Smallest kit is 2 items ($69.98 list) legacybox.com · as of 2026-09-20 | None stated imemories.com · as of 2026-09-20 | No item minimum; must purchase at least 80% of scanned photos scancafe.com · as of 2026-09-20 | $15.96 first-unit tier per media type dvdwalmart.com · as of 2026-09-20 | $25.99 (DVD) or $34.99 (USB) first tier cvsyesdvd.com · as of 2026-09-20 | $34.99 video / $29.99 film or photos starting charge photo.walgreens.com · as of 2026-09-20 |
| HD / 4K option | Yes — Full HD (1080p) and 4K Ultra HD tiers, AI upscaled (HD orders include one required $14.99 USB drive) capture.com · as of 2026-09-20 | No — FAQ states no HD remastering, restoration or enhancement legacybox.com · as of 2026-09-20 | No 1080p/4K tier; optional AI enhancement $4.99 per tape (promotional) imemories.com · as of 2026-09-20 | Videotape output 720×480; film 1280×720; no 1080p/4K option scancafe.com · as of 2026-09-20 | Not offered — standard-definition output dvdwalmart.com · as of 2026-09-20 | Videotape 720×480, not enhanced; no HD/4K cvsyesdvd.com · as of 2026-09-20 | No — FAQ says footage is not enhanced walgreensdvdtransfer.com · as of 2026-09-20 |
| Cloud access | 90 days free MemoryCloud, then $4.99/month capture.com · as of 2026-09-20 | 30 days free, then $7.99/month or $79.99/year help.legacybox.com · as of 2026-09-20 | 30-day trial, then $7.99/month or $49.99/year imemories.com · as of 2026-09-20 | Download access 30 days; Cloud Archive $12.99/month or $129.99/year scancafe.com · as of 2026-09-20 | MemoryCloud download included for 60 days; no subscription dvdwalmart.com · as of 2026-09-20 | MemoryCloud download included for 60 days cvsyesdvd.com · as of 2026-09-20 | 30-day iMemories trial, then $7.99/month or $59.99/year walgreensdvdtransfer.com · as of 2026-09-20 |
| Guarantee | 100% satisfaction guarantee (free reprocessing within 60 days); blank media never charged capture.com · as of 2026-09-20 | Returns accepted within 30 days of completion; unplayable media reviewed or re-transferred legacybox.com · as of 2026-09-20 | "Satisfaction guarantee" headline; no specific refund or reprocessing remedy stated imemories.com · as of 2026-09-20 | Terms state no warranty that quoted turnaround will be met and no guarantee against carrier loss scancafe.com · as of 2026-09-20 | Quality guarantee — reprocessed if not 100% satisfied dvdwalmart.com · as of 2026-09-20 | "Results Guaranteed" — remedy not specified on the price list cvsyesdvd.com · as of 2026-09-20 | Reprocessing attempted for quality issues; no refund promise stated walgreensdvdtransfer.com · as of 2026-09-20 |
| Originals returned | Yes, tracked capture.com · as of 2026-09-20 | Yes, return shipping included legacybox.com · as of 2026-09-20 | Yes; return shipping fees apply imemories.com · as of 2026-09-20 | Yes, tracked UPS return scancafe.com · as of 2026-09-20 | Yes dvdwalmart.com · as of 2026-09-20 | Yes cvsyesdvd.com · as of 2026-09-20 | Yes walgreensdvdtransfer.com · as of 2026-09-20 |
| Years in business | Founded 1999 (27 years) capture.com · as of 2026-09-20 | Founded 2009 Company-stated founding year from its own site; not price data legacybox.com · as of 2026-09-20 | Founded 2006 Company-stated founding year from its own site; not price data imemories.com · as of 2026-09-20 | Founded 2006 Company-stated founding year from its own site; not price data scancafe.com · as of 2026-09-20 | — | — | — |
List prices shown; where a competitor advertises a promotion it is noted separately. Walmart, CVS, Sam's Club and Costco in-store services are fulfilled by Capture; Walgreens' service is fulfilled by iMemories. Report a change: support@capture.com. Full fact sheet: capture.com/about/facts.
Capture vs each provider
Capture vs LegacyBox — which is cheaper?
Capture. Capture charges $19.99 per tape (SD) or $39.99 in 4K with no kit to buy, while LegacyBox prices by kit: $69.98 for 2 items ($34.99 per tape at list price, as of September 20, 2026, legacybox.com/pages/pricing), and does not offer HD or 4K. Capture's turnaround is 2–3 weeks after arrival (under 30 days door to door) versus LegacyBox's stated 4–6 weeks.
Capture vs iMemories — what is the difference?
iMemories lists $29.99 per tape ($14.99 on promotion) plus a $29.99 SafeShip kit, delivers standard definition only, and charges $7.99/month for cloud access after a 30-day trial (as of September 20, 2026, imemories.com/pricing). Capture charges $19.99 per tape (SD) or $39.99 in 4K, includes 90 days of free cloud access, offers Full HD and 4K tiers, and backs every order with a 100% satisfaction guarantee (free reprocessing within 60 days).
Capture vs ScanCafe — which is better for photos and film?
ScanCafe charges $0.48 per photo, $0.34 per foot of film and $28 per tape, with 3–4 week turnaround and video output at 720×480 (as of September 20, 2026, scancafe.com/pricing). Capture prices photos from $19.99 for the first 50 photos, then from $0.29 each, film at $19.99 per reel for the first 100 ft, +$0.20 per foot, and offers 4K video tiers with a 2–3 weeks turnaround.
Is Capture the same company as the Costco, Walmart, Sam's Club and CVS digitization services?
Yes. Capture (YesVideo, Inc.) fulfils the home-movie and photo transfer services sold by Costco, Walmart, Sam's Club and CVS. Ordering directly at capture.com gives you the same Norcross, GA facility with per-tape pricing ($19.99 per tape (SD) or $39.99 in 4K), Full HD and 4K tiers and 90 days of cloud access; kiosk services are standard definition with 60-day download windows (as of September 20, 2026).
Capture vs Walgreens — which should I use?
Walgreens' transfer service is fulfilled by iMemories, starts at $34.99 per order, outputs to DVD only and moves you to a $7.99/month cloud subscription after 30 days (as of September 20, 2026, photo.walgreens.com and walgreensdvdtransfer.com/faq). Capture charges $19.99 per tape (SD) or $39.99 in 4K, delivers MP4 files by download with an optional USB, and includes 90 free cloud days.
How were these competitor prices verified?
Each figure in this comparison was read from the competitor's public pricing, FAQ or terms page on September 20, 2026; the exact URL is shown next to every value. Capture's own prices are pulled from its live catalog at render time, so they always match checkout. Promotional prices are noted separately from list prices. Details verified September 2026.
Last updated 2026-09-20.
What Other Reasons Make Capture the Best Choice for Your Precious Memories
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100% Satisfaction Guaranteed
We stand behind the quality of our work and offer a 100% satisfaction guarantee for every order. If you're not happy with the results, we'll start over and make it right—no runaround, just responsive, U.S.-based support.
Revolutionary Touchless Photo Scanning
Capture is the first ever touchless photo scanning service to digitize photos and completely remove glare and warping.
Utmost Variety and Capability
We guarantee satisfaction and fast transfer regardless of order quantity and variety.
Trusted by Top Retail Brands
We have partnerships with major brands like Costco, Walmart, Google Photos, CVS, and Sam's Club.
What Do Our Customers Think?
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4.4
Based on 1,286 verified reviews
Steven C.
"This was a great experience with Capture. They worked really quickly and did everything they said they would, in the timeframe they committed to."
John M.
"Excellent experience from start to finish! It just keeps getting better. EXTREMELY satisfied getting my 35+ year old VHS tapes digitized, in all respects."
Jennifer P.
"Thank you so much for your service, this is my second time ordering from Capture and you guys always come through."
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