Legacybox is a large national digitizing company built around prepaid box kits. Southern Scan is a smaller South Carolina business focused on straightforward pricing, direct communication, and a simpler order flow for many families.
Prices, turnaround times, and service details can change. Verify the latest information directly with each company before ordering.
| Southern Scan | Legacybox | |
| Pricing model | Flat pricing starting at $0.10 per photo and $5 per tape or DVD | Kit pricing starts at $69.98 for 2 items; one item can be one tape, one reel, or one pack of 25 photos |
| Accepted media | Photos, slides, negatives, DVDs, video tapes, and audio cassettes | Photos, slides, negatives, film reels, video tapes, and audio recordings |
| Delivery | Dropbox delivery with optional physical storage | Cloud delivery with optional thumb drive or disc set |
| Tracking | Email updates and Dropbox delivery as files are completed | Safety barcodes and personalized status updates |
| Turnaround | Most orders completed within 1 to 2 weeks | Standard service is listed around 4 to 6 weeks, with faster paid options on some packages |
Legacybox may be a better fit if you prefer a kit-based process and item-level tracking. Southern Scan may be a better fit if you want lower flat pricing, a simpler order flow, and direct communication throughout the job.
