Comparing Secured Memories vs Legacy Box? They serve different purposes. Legacy Box digitizes your existing physical media (VHS tapes, photos, old films). Secured Memories creates new stories through guided prompts and recording. Many families need both—here's how to decide.
Different purposes, different value
Legacy Box converts physical media to digital. Mail them your VHS tapes, film reels, or photo boxes. They digitize everything and mail back USB drives or DVDs. Great for old home movies and photos you can't watch anymore.
Secured Memories creates new content. Ask loved ones questions, record their answers, and build a story book from scratch. Perfect for capturing wisdom, memories, and voices before they're gone.
When to use each
Use Legacy Box when: You have boxes of old VHS tapes, film reels, or photos that need digitizing. The goal is preserving what already exists.
Use Secured Memories when: You want to capture new stories, voices, and wisdom from living family members. The goal is creating content that doesn't exist yet.
Combining both approaches
Many families use both: Legacy Box for old media, Secured Memories for new stories. Digitize those old tapes, then use Secured Memories to record context and stories about what's in them. "That's Christmas 1985. Let me tell you what happened that year..."
Pricing comparison
Legacy Box pricing varies by quantity and media type—typically $20-$40 per tape or reel. Projects often total $200-$500+.
Secured Memories is $49-$79 one-time. Record unlimited stories, export unlimited books. No per-item pricing.
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