The best alternative to WeTransfer
for surf video sorting and sharing
WeTransfer sends files. Surf Buddy Share delivers experiences. Give your students organized galleries instead of massive zip files.
14-day free trial • No credit card required
WeTransfer vs Surf Buddy Share
See why surfers are choosing Surf Buddy Share
| Feature | WeTransfer |  Surf Buddy Share |
|---|---|---|
| AI video sorting by surfer | ||
| Surf-optimized player (slow-mo, zoom) | ||
| Videos organized by surfer | One big zip | |
| Links never expire | 7 days | |
| Selective video downloads | Download all | |
| Preview before download | Limited | |
| Real-time progress for students | ||
| Beautiful student galleries | Download page | |
| Fast parallel uploads | ||
| Free tier | 2GB limit | 14-day trial |
Why WeTransfer Doesn't Work for Surf Videos
You're not alone in feeling these frustrations
Links Expire in 7 Days
Sent a WeTransfer link last week? It's already dead. Students who don't download immediately lose access forever.
Giant Zip Files
Students have to download everything just to find their 3 clips. No preview, no organization, just a massive file dump.
No Personalization
Every student gets the same link with everyone's videos mixed together. Finding their own clips is a scavenger hunt.
How Surf Buddy Share Solves These Problems
Built specifically for surf video sorting and sharing
Permanent Share Links
Links never expire. Students can revisit their waves anytime, even months later.
- Links stay active forever, no expiration dates
- Students can bookmark and return anytime
- Perfect for building long-term video portfolios
Personal Galleries
Each student gets their own gallery with only their videos. No searching through other people's clips.
- AI automatically sorts videos by surfer
- Each student sees only their personalized gallery
- Beautiful thumbnail previews for easy browsing
Smart Downloads
Preview everything first, then download just the clips you want. No more 2GB zip files.
- Watch with surf-optimized player (slow-mo, zoom)
- Download individual clips or entire session
- HD quality preserved, optimized 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
Authentication required • Built from John John Florence, Nyzjon longboard, short films and WSL CT events
14-day free trial • No credit card required
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 my links really never expire?
Correct! Unlike WeTransfer's 7-day limit, Surf Buddy Share links are permanent. Students can revisit their waves anytime.
What about file size limits?
WeTransfer free limits you to 2GB per transfer. Surf Buddy Share handles sessions up to 30GB (Academy plan), plenty for even full-day filming.
Can I send to students who don't have accounts?
Students need to create a free account to view their gallery. This takes seconds and ensures only they can access their videos.
Is WeTransfer Pro a better option?
WeTransfer Pro ($12/month) still doesn't sort videos or create galleries. You're paying for bigger file transfers, not a better experience.
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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