The best alternative to Pactto
for surf video sorting and sharing
Pactto works well for individual athlete feedback. But surf coaching often means group sessions - and that's where AI-powered sorting changes everything.
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Pactto vs Surf Buddy Share
See why surfers are choosing Surf Buddy Share
| Feature |  Pactto |  Surf Buddy Share |
|---|---|---|
| AI video sorting by surfer | Manual | |
| Multi-surfer session handling | Single athlete | |
| Time to share after session | Hours | 30 seconds |
| Surf-optimized player (slow-mo, zoom) | ||
| Video feedback/comments | ||
| Beautiful student galleries | ||
| Bulk upload & auto-organize | ||
| Real-time progress for students | ||
| Built for high-volume sessions | ||
| Price | From $10/mo | From $9/mo |
Why Pactto Doesn't Work for Surf Videos
You're not alone in feeling these frustrations
Single Athlete Workflow
Pactto is built for 1-on-1 coaching relationships. Group surf sessions with multiple students in the water require a different approach.
Manual Video Sorting
You have to manually select and assign videos to each athlete. For a session with 6 students, that's repetitive work.
Not Built for Groups
When multiple surfers share the same session, Pactto doesn't automatically know who's in which video.
How Surf Buddy Share Solves These Problems
Built specifically for surf video sorting and sharing
AI Knows Each Surfer
Our AI identifies each surfer automatically. Upload once, everyone gets sorted.
- Face detection for automatic sorting
- Identify all surfers in one go
- Personalized output for every student
Group Sessions Native
Designed for the reality of surf coaching - multiple students in the water at once.
- Handle 10+ surfers in one session
- View all students side-by-side
- Share with the whole group instantly
30 Second Delivery
From upload to shared gallery in half a minute. No manual sorting required.
- Upload and done
- No evenings spent sorting
- Fastest delivery on the market
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
Is Pactto better for 1-on-1 private coaching?
Pactto's feedback features are good for dedicated 1-on-1 relationships. But if your private sessions still involve filming and sorting, Surf Buddy Share's automation still saves time.
What if I coach both groups and individuals?
Surf Buddy Share handles both. Even 1-on-1 sessions benefit from automatic upload and professional galleries.
Does Surf Buddy Share support coach feedback?
We focus on fast delivery with our surf-optimized player (slow-mo, zoom). For detailed written or video feedback per clip, Pactto offers more features.
How does pricing compare?
Pactto starts lower at $10/month but charges per athlete. Surf Buddy Share at $19/month includes unlimited student access - better economics for group coaching.
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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