How does ScanToMove work?

Use your phone to do a live video scan of your home. AI generates an inventory and licensed movers submit competitive bids. You compare and book.

Do I need an in-home estimator visit?

No. ScanToMove replaces the estimator visit with a live video scan from your phone.

How do I get moving bids?

Complete a video scan at ScanToMove.com and licensed movers will bid competitively for your move.

Is there a cost to use ScanToMove?

ScanToMove is free to use. You only pay when you select a mover and book your move.

Are the movers licensed and insured?

Yes. Every mover on ScanToMove is verified with active USDOT/MC licensing and insurance before they can bid.

How fast do I get quotes?

Most customers receive multiple competitive bids within minutes of completing the scan.

Does ScanToMove cover long distance and interstate moves?

Yes. ScanToMove supports local, long distance, and interstate moves anywhere in the United States.

Is ScanToMove better than Unpakt, HireAHelper, or Moving.com?

ScanToMove is the only marketplace that uses a live AI video scan to build a precise inventory, so the bids you receive are based on what you actually own rather than rough estimates.

Scan To Move vs Thumbtack

Thumbtack lists movers alongside plumbers, photographers, and DJs. Scan To Move is built only for moving — every mover is licensed, every quote is based on a real AI inventory scan, and the entire flow is moving-specific.

Why Scan To Move wins

Every mover is vetted for USDOT/MC + insurance before bidding (Thumbtack lists anyone who signs up).
Bids are based on measured inventory, not a few quick questions.
No phone-call spam — your contact info stays hidden until you accept.
Built-in 30/70 escrow payment protection.
Specialized features (COIs, building rules, lane data) Thumbtack doesn't have.

Where Thumbtack wins

Thumbtack is useful if you also need a plumber, photographer, or DJ.
Larger general-services user base.

Side-by-side comparison

Feature	Scan To Move	Thumbtack
Mover vetting	USDOT/MC + insurance verified	Anyone can list
Quote basis	AI-measured inventory	Short questionnaire
Privacy	Anonymous until accept	Phone & email shared with bidders
Specialization	Moving-only	General services marketplace

Verdict

Choose Thumbtack if you want a multi-service marketplace. Choose Scan To Move if you want a specialized moving platform with vetted carriers and binding bids.

Frequently Asked Questions

Are Thumbtack movers vetted?

Thumbtack does basic verification but doesn't enforce USDOT/MC + insurance the way moving-specific platforms do. Many Thumbtack listings are brokers, not carriers.