The best alternative to Dropbox
for surf video sorting and sharing
Dropbox wasn't built for surf coaching. Stop wrestling with folder organization and start delivering videos your students will love.
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Dropbox vs Surf Buddy Share
See why surfers are choosing Surf Buddy Share
| Feature | Dropbox |  Surf Buddy Share |
|---|---|---|
| AI video sorting by surfer | ||
| Surf-optimized player (slow-mo, zoom) | ||
| Videos organized by surfer | Manual folders | |
| Beautiful student galleries | File list | |
| Selective video downloads | Download all | |
| Real-time progress for students | ||
| Instant share link | ||
| Fast parallel uploads | Sequential | |
| Storage limits | 2GB free total | 10 to 30GB per session |
| No sync/download app needed |
Why Dropbox Doesn't Work for Surf Videos
You're not alone in feeling these frustrations
Sync Headaches
Dropbox syncing can be slow and unreliable. Students often need to install the app or deal with confusing sync conflicts.
Manual Folder Management
Every session means creating folders, watching clips, and manually sorting. It's the same tedious process every single time.
Expensive for Video
Dropbox's tiny free tier (2GB) fills up fast with video. Paid plans are expensive when all you need is video sharing.
How Surf Buddy Share Solves These Problems
Built specifically for surf video sorting and sharing
Zero Manual Sorting
Upload everything at once. AI identifies each surfer and creates their personal gallery automatically.
- AI analyzes and groups videos by surfer in minutes
- No folders to create, no files to rename
- Automatic thumbnail generation for easy browsing
No App Required
Students view their galleries in any browser. No Dropbox account, no sync, no downloads until they're ready.
- Works in any browser, no app installation
- Students don't need a Dropbox account
- Instant playback, no sync or waiting
Built for Coaches
Pricing designed for surf coaching workflows. Pay per session, not for storage you don't need.
- Pay per session, not for unused storage
- Plans designed for coaching volumes
- More affordable than Dropbox for video workflows
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
Do I need a Dropbox account to use Surf Buddy Share?
No! Surf Buddy Share is a standalone platform. Neither you nor your students need any Dropbox account.
How does pricing compare to Dropbox?
Dropbox charges $12-20/month for plans with decent storage. Surf Buddy Share starts at $19/month with AI sorting included, designed specifically for coaching workflows.
Can students access videos on mobile?
Yes! Unlike Dropbox which often requires an app, Surf Buddy Share galleries work perfectly in any mobile browser.
What about team/school accounts?
Our Academy plan supports high-volume schools with multiple coaches. No complicated Dropbox team management needed.
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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