Same-basket provider comparison
iMemories vs ScanMyPhotos: Cost, Formats and Turnaround
Source records verified 2026-08-31 and 2026-08-31
The short verdict
There is no universal winner. The lower known estimate changes with collection size, while shipping completeness, supported formats, output, and turnaround can outweigh the headline total. Use the scenarios below to compare the same collection and treat every missing shipping leg as an unresolved cost.
At a glance
| Detail | iMemories | ScanMyPhotos |
|---|---|---|
| Published turnaround | Digitization can take 1 week after receipt and approval/payment. | Individual photo orders are typically completed within 3-6 weeks of receipt; express scanning is available. |
| Download | Available | Available |
| USB | Available | Available |
| Provider confidence | Estimated | Partial estimate |
Same-basket price comparison
Known estimates request digital download. Promotional totals are shown only when the provider record contains a distinct documented promotion.
100 loose photos
OpenPromotional estimate; regular modeled total $99.00
Plus unpriced inbound and return shipping
Plus unpriced inbound shipping
500 loose photos
OpenPromotional estimate; regular modeled total $495.00
Plus unpriced inbound and return shipping
Plus unpriced inbound shipping
1,000 loose photos
OpenPromotional estimate; regular modeled total $990.00
Plus unpriced inbound and return shipping
Plus unpriced inbound shipping
2,000 loose photos
OpenPromotional estimate; regular modeled total $1,980.00
Plus unpriced inbound and return shipping
Plus unpriced inbound shipping
Shared format coverage
Both provider records cover 3 of the same modeled formats. Confirm the exact cassette, film, or photo type on each provider profile before ordering; similar-looking media can have different support.
Important uncertainties
A known estimate is not a final checkout total when inbound shipping, originals return, cloud access, output media, or special handling lacks a published amount. The scenario cards keep those gaps visible rather than selecting a winner from a partial total.
Sources (13)
Provider facts use official provider pages; technical guidance uses identified institutional or authoritative sources.
- iMemories pricingChecked 2026-08-31
- iMemories what we digitizeChecked 2026-08-31
- iMemories pricing and timingChecked 2026-08-31
- iMemories pricing and shipping optionsChecked 2026-08-31
- ScanMyPhotos homepageChecked 2026-08-31
- ScanMyPhotos blog and help contextChecked 2026-08-31
- ScanMyPhotos product and shipping contextChecked 2026-08-31
- iMemories FAQChecked 2026-08-31
- iMemories how it worksChecked 2026-08-31
- iMemories SafeShip kitChecked 2026-08-31
- ScanMyPhotos photo scanning FAQsChecked 2026-08-31
- ScanMyPhotos package shipping detailsChecked 2026-08-31
- ScanMyPhotos — Pay-Per-Photo Scan Service, Pro (DPI resolution options)Checked 2026-08-31