The best alternative to Google Drive
for surf video sorting and sharing
Stop wasting hours sorting videos in Google Drive folders. Upload once, let AI organize everything by surfer, and share beautiful galleries instantly.
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Google Drive vs Surf Buddy Share
See why surfers are choosing Surf Buddy Share
| Feature | Google Drive |  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 | 15GB free total | 10 to 30GB per session |
| No sync/download app needed |
Why Google Drive Doesn't Work for Surf Videos
You're not alone in feeling these frustrations
Manual Folder Organization
You have to create folders for each student, watch every video, and manually move files. For a 2-hour session with 6 students, that's hours of tedious work.
Students Can't Find Their Videos
Even after organizing, students have to scroll through folders, download everything, or ask you which files are theirs. Not a great experience.
No Surf-Specific Playback
Google Drive's video player is basic. No slow-motion, no zoom for analyzing technique. Students can't really study their waves properly.
How Surf Buddy Share Solves These Problems
Built specifically for surf video sorting and sharing
AI Sorts Everything
Upload your entire session. Our AI identifies each surfer and groups their videos automatically. No manual work required.
- AI recognizes and groups videos by surfer
- Upload entire session at once, no pre-sorting
- Over 99% accuracy, trained on surf footage
Beautiful Student Galleries
Each student gets their own gallery with only their waves. Clean, professional, and easy to navigate.
- Personal gallery for each surfer
- Thumbnail previews and organized layout
- Professional presentation, not a file list
Surf-Optimized Player
Built-in slow-motion, zoom, and HD playback. Students can actually analyze their technique.
- Slow-motion controls for technique analysis
- Zoom and pan to study details
- HD quality with adaptive streaming
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
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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 migrate my existing videos from Google Drive?
Currently, you'll need to re-upload videos to Surf Buddy Share. However, the AI sorting saves so much time that coaches typically see ROI within their first week.
How does the AI know which surfer is in each video?
Our AI is trained specifically on surf footage. It analyzes visual patterns to identify and group videos by surfer with over 99% accuracy.
Is my data secure compared to Google Drive?
Yes! We use Google Cloud infrastructure (same as Google Drive) with enterprise-grade security. Your videos are encrypted in transit and at rest.
What happens if I exceed my storage?
Unlike Google Drive's fixed storage limits, Surf Buddy Share uses per-session limits. Each session has its own quota, so you never run out of space unexpectedly.
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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