How Capture Stacks Up Against the Competition
Are you looking for the best way to preserve and digitize your precious memories, but feeling overwhelmed by the plethora of options available in the market? Our comparison page will make your choice easy.
< 30 Days
Turnaround
12M+
Happy Customers
25+ Years
Experience
100%
Guarantee
Let's Compare Capture With Other Brands
By directly comparing our service with LegacyBox, ScanCafe, and iMemories, you will see how we stack up against the competition. We also included a comparison with Walmart, another popular option for digitization.
| Feature | CaptureBest Value | LB LegacyBox | SC ScanCafe | iM iMemories | W Walmart* |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Turnaround Time | 2–3 weeks (less than 30 days including shipping) | 10–12 weeks (expedited available for extra fee) | 4–6 weeks (expedited available for extra fee) | 1–2 weeks on app, 4 weeks for complete delivery (expedited available for extra fee) | 3–4 weeks |
| Videotape Pricing | Only $34.98 per tape | $69.98 for up to 2; $319.98 for 10; $639.98 for 20; $1,249.98 for 40 | $28 per tape | $29.99 per tape | $15.96 for first 30 min ($5.46 each additional 30 min) |
| Film Pricing | Only $34.98 for the first 100 feet ($0.30 each additional foot) | $69.98 for up to 2 reels; $319.98 for 10; $639.98 for 20; $1,249.98 for 40 | $0.34 per foot | $29.99 per 50 ft | $15.96 for first 50 feet ($0.20 each additional foot) |
| Photo, Slide & Negative Pricing | Only $34.98 for first 50 prints/slides/negatives ($0.58 each additional) | $69.98 for up to 50 photos; $319.98 for 250; $639.98 for 500; $1,249.98 for 1,000 | $0.48 per image | $0.99 per photo | $15.96 for first 35 photos ($0.45 each additional) |
| Digital Media Transfer | Only $34.98 per device | No | $24 per item | Yes | $15.96 for first 30 min ($5.46 each additional 30 min) |
| Free Instant Quote | Yes | No | No | No | No |
| Satisfaction Guarantee | 100% — or we'll reprocess your entire order free of charge | No-hassle store credit within 30-day return policy | 30-day return policy | Yes, but it's unclear | Satisfaction guaranteed (services fulfilled by Capture) |
| Security for Your Memories | State-of-the-art multi-million-dollar order tracking & security system, plus 60-day backup | Barcode tracking, status updates, climate-controlled processing facility | Video monitoring, video & weight check upon arrival and before shipping | Tracking and order status updates | Fulfilled by Capture for top-of-the-line security |
| Touchless Photo Album Scanning | Yes | No | No | No | No |
| Digitization Experience | 25+ years | 16 years | 18 years | 19 years | Fulfilled by Capture |
| In-Store Pick-Up & Drop-Off | No | No | No | No | Yes |
| Basic Repair Services | Yes — minor cassette repairs, magnetic tape cleaning, film splicing, enhanced colors & scratch reduction | No | No | No | Fulfilled by Capture |
* Information updated as of 5/12/2025. Capture provides digitization services for Walmart, Sam's Club, Costco, and CVS.
< 30 Days
Fastest Turnaround
$34.98
Starting Price Per Tape
100%
Satisfaction Guarantee
25+ Years
Industry Experience
90-Day
Backup Protection
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.
Days Including 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.
Satisfaction Guarantee
Your memories are priceless, so, of course, you want to know you will receive the highest-quality digital files possible.
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.
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?
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.
Pricing Comparison
Don't overpay for the digitization of your memories.
Starting Price Per Item
Starting at only $34.98 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.
Security Comparison
Your memories are priceless…go with a company that treats them that way.
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.
What Other Reasons Make Capture the Best Choice for Your Precious Memories
Can one company really offer all of this? We're here to prove it to you—with expert care from our dedicated team in the U.S.
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?
Don't take our word for it – 12+ Million Families Love Capture's Services.
4.4
Based on 1,185+ 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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