The best alternative to Onform
for surf video sorting and sharing
Onform is excellent for detailed video analysis and feedback. But when you need to quickly deliver videos to an entire session of surfers, you need automation.
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Onform vs Surf Buddy Share
See why surfers are choosing Surf Buddy Share
| Feature |  Onform |  Surf Buddy Share |
|---|---|---|
| AI video sorting by surfer | Manual | |
| Multi-surfer session handling | Individual focus | |
| Time to share after session | Hours | 30 seconds |
| Surf-optimized player (slow-mo, zoom) | ||
| Drawing/annotation tools | ||
| Side-by-side comparison | ||
| Beautiful student galleries | ||
| Bulk upload & auto-organize | ||
| Real-time progress for students | ||
| Price | From $15/mo | From $9/mo |
Why Onform Doesn't Work for Surf Videos
You're not alone in feeling these frustrations
Built for Analysis, Not Delivery
Onform shines at detailed breakdown - comparisons, angles, annotations. But getting videos to multiple students quickly? That's not its strength.
Individual Athlete Focus
Onform is designed for working with one athlete at a time. Group surf sessions don't fit neatly into this workflow.
Manual Organization Required
There's no automatic sorting. You manually organize videos for each student, multiplying your post-session workload.
How Surf Buddy Share Solves These Problems
Built specifically for surf video sorting and sharing
Delivery-First Design
Surf Buddy Share is built for fast delivery. Upload, auto-sort, share. Your students get videos while the session is still fresh.
- Share link goes live in 30 seconds
- Optimized for speed, not deep analysis
- Students access videos immediately
Group Session Native
One upload handles everyone. AI sorts by surfer so each student gets their personal gallery.
- AI identifies all surfers automatically
- Personalized galleries for each student
- No manual sorting or organization
Bulk Everything
Upload all your session videos at once. No manual organization needed.
- Drag and drop entire session at once
- Parallel uploads maximize speed
- Auto-recovery handles upload errors
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 use Onform for detailed analysis and Surf Buddy for delivery?
Yes! Some coaches use Surf Buddy Share for quick session delivery and Onform when they want to do detailed breakdown videos for specific students.
What if I need side-by-side video comparison?
Onform excels at this. Surf Buddy Share focuses on fast delivery. For coaches who need both, using both tools for their strengths makes sense.
Is Surf Buddy Share missing analysis features?
We have slow-mo and zoom for basic analysis. But if you need drawing tools, angle overlays, or comparisons, Onform is better equipped. We're built for speed.
Which is better for high-volume coaching?
Surf Buddy Share. When you're running multiple sessions daily with many students, automatic sorting saves hours compared to Onform's manual workflow.
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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