The best alternative to WhatsApp
for surf video sorting and sharing
WhatsApp crushes your video quality and buries clips in chat history. Give students HD quality videos in organized galleries they'll actually use.
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WhatsApp vs Surf Buddy Share
See why surfers are choosing Surf Buddy Share
| Feature | WhatsApp |  Surf Buddy Share |
|---|---|---|
| AI video sorting by surfer | ||
| Surf-optimized player (slow-mo, zoom) | ||
| Videos organized by surfer | Lost in chat | |
| Full HD quality preserved | Compressed | |
| Works across all devices | ||
| Web access (no app required) | ||
| Bulk video handling | Limited | |
| Beautiful student galleries | ||
| Real-time progress for students | ||
| Professional presentation |
Why WhatsApp Doesn't Work for Surf Videos
You're not alone in feeling these frustrations
Crushed Video Quality
WhatsApp compresses videos heavily. That perfect barrel shot? Now it's a blurry mess. Students can't analyze technique in low quality.
Lost in Chat History
Videos disappear into endless chat scrolling. A week later, students can't find their clips without scrolling through hundreds of messages.
Group Chat Chaos
Sending to a group? Everyone gets everyone's videos. Personal messages? Now you're sending individually to 6 students.
How Surf Buddy Share Solves These Problems
Built specifically for surf video sorting and sharing
Full HD Preserved
We never compress your videos. Students see every detail in crystal clear quality.
- Original quality maintained, no compression
- Perfect for technique analysis and slow-motion review
- Adaptive streaming for smooth playback on any device
Organized Galleries
No more scrolling through chats. Each student has their own gallery with only their waves.
- AI automatically organizes videos by surfer
- Permanent gallery links that never expire
- Easy browsing with thumbnail previews
One Link for All
Share one link. AI sorts videos so each student sees only their clips. No group chaos.
- Single share link for the entire session
- Each student sees only their personalized content
- No more individual messages or group confusion
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
Why not just send as a document to avoid compression?
Sending as documents skips compression but creates other problems: no preview, no playback in WhatsApp, files hard to organize. Plus you still need to sort videos manually.
Can I still use WhatsApp to notify students?
Absolutely! Many coaches send the Surf Buddy Share link via WhatsApp. You get the convenience of WhatsApp messaging with the quality and organization of Surf Buddy Share.
What about WhatsApp status/stories?
Status posts disappear after 24 hours and are even more compressed. Surf Buddy Share links are permanent and always full quality.
Is the experience more professional?
Yes! Instead of casual chat messages, students get a branded gallery with your coaching identity. It's the difference between amateur and professional.
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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