The best alternative to Adobe Premiere Pro
for automatic surf video editing
Premiere Pro is the industry standard, but do you really need professional software for social content? Get the same results with zero editing.
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Adobe Premiere Pro vs Surf Buddy Shorts
See why surfers are choosing Surf Buddy Shorts
| Feature | Adobe Premiere Pro |  Surf Buddy Share |
|---|---|---|
| Editing required | Extensive | None |
| Learning curve | Steep (months) | None |
| Wave detection | ||
| Automatic clip selection | ||
| Time per video | 30+ minutes | Automatic |
| Vertical auto-reframe | Manual/plugin | Automatic |
| Cost | $22.99/month | Free beta |
| Professional output | ||
| Creative control | Full | AI-guided |
| Color grading | Advanced | Auto |
Why Adobe Premiere Pro Doesn't Work for Surf Videos
You're not alone in feeling these frustrations
Steep Learning Curve
Premiere Pro takes months to learn properly. Timelines, keyframes, effects, color panels - it's a lot for social content.
Expensive Subscription
$23/month adds up to $276/year. That's a lot for editing surf clips for Instagram.
Time-Intensive Workflow
Import, organize, sequence, edit, color, export. A single short can take 30+ minutes even for experienced editors.
How Surf Buddy Shorts Solves These Problems
Built specifically for automatic surf video editing
Zero Learning Required
No timeline to understand, no effects to learn, no export settings to configure. Just upload and download.
- No software to install
- No tutorials needed
- Results in minutes
No Expensive Subscription
Free during beta. No $23/month subscription for software you use once a week.
- Free to try
- No commitment
- Pay only for what you use
Instant Results
Upload your footage, get your shorts. No 30-minute editing sessions for a 15-second clip.
- Automatic processing
- Multiple clips per session
- Ready to post immediately
Ready to Go Viral?
Transform your surf footage into viral shorts automatically. No editing skills required.
No credit card required
Instant Results
Get viral-ready shorts in minutes
Platform Ready
Optimized for TikTok, Reels & Shorts
AI-Powered
Smart wave detection & editing
Frequently Asked Questions
Is Premiere Pro overkill for social content?
For most surfers posting to TikTok and Instagram, yes. Premiere Pro is designed for professional film and video production. Surf Buddy Shorts is designed specifically for social media surf content.
What if I want to learn video editing?
Learning Premiere Pro is valuable! But if your goal is just getting content posted, Surf Buddy Shorts gets you there faster. You can always learn editing later.
Can I use both?
Absolutely. Use Surf Buddy Shorts for quick social content, and Premiere Pro when you want full creative control for special projects.
Is the quality as good as Premiere?
For social media (TikTok, Reels, Shorts), yes. Our output is optimized for these platforms. Premiere offers more for professional broadcast work.
Ready to try Surf Buddy Shorts?
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