The best alternative to CoachNow
for surf video sorting and sharing
CoachNow is great for coach-athlete communication. But for surf sessions with multiple students, you need automatic sorting - not manual uploads to individual spaces.
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CoachNow vs Surf Buddy Share
See why surfers are choosing Surf Buddy Share
| Feature |  CoachNow |  Surf Buddy Share |
|---|---|---|
| AI video sorting by surfer | Manual upload | |
| Multi-surfer session handling | One athlete spaces | |
| Time to share after session | Hours | 30 seconds |
| Surf-optimized player (slow-mo, zoom) | ||
| Drawing/annotation tools | ||
| Two-way messaging | ||
| Beautiful student galleries | ||
| Bulk upload & auto-organize | ||
| Real-time progress for students | ||
| Price | From $25/mo | From $9/mo |
Why CoachNow Doesn't Work for Surf Videos
You're not alone in feeling these frustrations
One Space Per Athlete
CoachNow uses individual spaces per athlete. After a group session, you have to manually sort and upload videos to each student's space separately.
Manual Upload to Each Space
No bulk upload across athletes. You're uploading the same session 6 times to 6 different spaces, manually picking videos each time.
Expensive for Group Coaching
CoachNow pricing is built around 1-on-1 coaching. High-volume surf schools with many students pay premium prices for a workflow that doesn't fit.
How Surf Buddy Share Solves These Problems
Built specifically for surf video sorting and sharing
One Upload, All Students
Upload your session once. AI identifies every surfer and creates their personal gallery automatically. No manual sorting.
- Single bulk upload for entire session
- AI automatically recognizes and groups by surfer
- No need to upload to individual spaces
Built for Groups
Designed for surf coaches running group sessions. One session, multiple students, automatic organization.
- Handles multiple surfers in one session
- Each student gets personalized gallery
- Scalable for schools and camps
Fair Pricing
Pay for sessions, not per-student spaces. Better economics for coaches with multiple students.
- Session-based pricing, not per-athlete
- Better value for group coaching
- Plans start from $9/month
See It in Action
Watch how easy it is from both perspectives
Coach Experience
Upload and share in seconds
Robust Upload
Speed-optimized uploads with auto-recovery to handle network issues seamlessly
Instant Link
Session share link immediately available so you can share to students directly
Auto-Sorting
AI identifies and groups every video by student automatically
Session Gallery
Beautiful session page showcases all students videos
Coach Page
Your personal page with all sessions, ready to share anytime
Student Experience
Find and download waves instantly
Clean Notification
They receive a clear message as soon as you start uploading
Track Progress
They can follow in real-time as videos are uploaded and processed - no more waiting in the dark and bugging you
Preview & Surf-focused Player
720p preview for smooth navigation as well as surf-optimized controls (zoom and slow-mo)
Smart Downloads
Download just their best waves or grab everything at once
Fuel their Progression
Premium experience and easy video access so they progress faster than ever and can never leave you!
Experience It for Yourself
Click the interactive demos below to explore the real pages!
All Sessions View
Click to explore →Student view when you share your coach page: access to all your sessions in one place
Single Session View
Click to explore →Student view when you share just one session: focused on that specific day's videos
Authentication required • Built from John John Florence, Nyzjon longboard, short films and WSL CT events
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Simple, Transparent Pricing
Choose the plan that fits your coaching style
- Upload 10 sessions per month
- Up to 4 surfers per session
- Session of max 2 hours
- Up to 10 GB per session
- AI auto-sorting
- Session gallery page
- Email support
- Upload 30 sessions per month
- Up to 6 surfers per session
- Session of max 4 hours
- Up to 20 GB per session
- Everything in Starter plan
- Custom branding on share page
- Priority support
- Upload 60 sessions per month
- Up to 8 surfers per session
- Session of max 8 hours
- Up to 30 GB per session
- Everything in Pro Coach plan
- Advanced analytics & insights
- Dedicated account manager
All plans include unlimited number of students access and downloads
Already sorting your videos manually?
If you prefer to organize videos yourself, skip the AI auto-sorting and enjoy our upload, share and delivery features at 50% off on all plans.
Frequently Asked Questions
Can I still communicate with athletes individually?
Surf Buddy Share focuses on video delivery, not messaging. Many coaches pair it with their existing communication (WhatsApp, email) and share gallery links there.
What about CoachNow's annotation tools?
If you need detailed frame-by-frame markup for every student, CoachNow is better. If most students just want to see their waves quickly, Surf Buddy Share is faster.
Is CoachNow better for 1-on-1 coaching?
For dedicated 1-on-1 coaching with detailed feedback, CoachNow's communication features are strong. For group sessions or quick delivery, Surf Buddy Share wins.
Can I use CoachNow for some athletes and Surf Buddy Share for groups?
Absolutely! Many coaches use CoachNow for their competitive athletes and Surf Buddy Share for group lessons. Right tool for each job.
What our Users Say
Here is what coaches and surfers enjoying Surf Buddy Share say about it
"I can review the videos of my waves with the slow-mo and zoom to analyse all the small details. It really helps me to keep improving my surfing over and ove!"
"It's great to be able to see my daughter's waves easily! It helps understand and track her progress and what she is working on better as I can't always attend her sessions."
"I used to spend hours sorting and sending videos and had to push myself to not postpone! Now it takes 30 seconds and students have amazing galleries. Game changer!"
"The sorting is incredibly accurate. I can access and preview my videos super easily! It's so helpful to quickly pick the ones I want for social networks."
"I can review the videos of my waves with the slow-mo and zoom to analyse all the small details. It really helps me to keep improving my surfing over and ove!"
"It's great to be able to see my daughter's waves easily! It helps understand and track her progress and what she is working on better as I can't always attend her sessions."
"I used to spend hours sorting and sending videos and had to push myself to not postpone! Now it takes 30 seconds and students have amazing galleries. Game changer!"
"The sorting is incredibly accurate. I can access and preview my videos super easily! It's so helpful to quickly pick the ones I want for social networks."
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