DeadlineFTP gets frames to an editor, then deletes them. Sideline uses the same camera FTP — and keeps galleries, writes AI captions, and lets you sell photos. $14.99/month. Extra cameras don't cost extra seats.
Photos stay — not wiped in 24 hours
AI captions and 1.6M+ athlete rosters included
Sell photos from the same gallery
Extra cameras don't cost extra seats
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At a glance
DeadlineFTP sends camera FTP to a remote editor. Crop and tone in the browser. Then photos are deleted. Extra cameras cost extra seats. Solo is $12.99/month for two users. Deadline Editor is a separate subscription.
Sideline uses the same camera FTP. Galleries stay (10GB included). AI captions, 1.6M+ athlete rosters, and photo sales are in the same login. Extra cameras don't cost extra seats. $14.99/month for the whole job — not just the hours after kickoff.
Feature comparison
Last updated September 2026
| Feature |  Sideline Live |
 DeadlineFTP |
|---|---|---|
| Delivery | ||
| Auto-updating web galleries | | |
| Direct camera → cloud via FTP | | |
| Desktop auto-download | Sideline Wire | Connect app |
| FTP / SFTP export to wire destinations | From the Mac app | Per-gallery auto export |
| Extra camera FTP login billed as extra user | No — one account | Yes — each body uses a seat |
| Galleries & storage | ||
| Photos stay after the shoot | Yes — 10GB included | Deleted after 24 hours |
| Password-protected shares | | |
| Client ZIP downloads | | |
| Custom domains & white-label | |  |
| Preview RAW files in gallery | |  RAW storage cap by plan |
| Editing & captions | ||
| Browser crop & color corrections | | |
| Quick Text / code expansion | Photo Mechanic code files | Delimiter-free Quick Text |
| Voice memos & transcription | | |
| AI sports captions from the photo | | |
| Roster database | 1.6M+ athletes included | Major leagues in Deadline Editor (separate app) |
| Wireless camera tethering | | |
| Monetization | ||
| Watermarked proofing galleries | | |
| Sell images directly | | |
| Advanced analytics | | |
| Free trial | 14 days | 7 days |
| Typical monthly cost |
$14.99/month Live, captions, rosters, sales. Extra cameras included. Start Free Trial |
$12.99–$99.99/mo Solo $12.99 for 2 users. Extra cameras cost seats. Photos expire in 24 hours. Deadline Editor is extra. |
Delivery
Auto-updating web galleries
Direct camera → cloud via FTP
Extra camera billed as extra user
Galleries & storage
Photos stay after the shoot
Custom domains & white-label
Editing & captions
Browser crop & color
AI sports captions
Roster database
Monetization
Sell images directly
Watermarked proofing
Advanced analytics
Real-world scenarios
Same camera FTP. Sideline covers the rest of game day.
| What you need | |
DF |
|---|---|---|
| Live camera FTP | | |
| Two bodies, one bill | | |
| AI captions | | |
| 1.6M+ roster files | | |
| Galleries after midnight | | |
Why Sideline wins: Caption, roster, and deliver from one login. A second camera on DeadlineFTP Solo eats the second seat.
| What you need | |
DF |
|---|---|---|
| Live galleries during the game | | |
| Galleries that stay for parents | | |
| Sell images to other parents | | |
| Watermarked proofing | | |
| Gallery analytics | | |
Why Sideline wins: Parents buy after the game. DeadlineFTP deletes files in 24 hours — nothing left to sell on Monday.
| What you need | |
DF |
|---|---|---|
| Live FTP ingest | | |
| Browser crop & tone | | |
| Quick Text in the gallery | | |
| AI captions + full roster DB | | |
| Wire FTP from the Mac app | | |
Why Sideline wins: They crop in the browser. You still need captions, rosters, and files tomorrow. That's Sideline.
The real price gap
DeadlineFTP Solo is $12.99 — two dollars less. You get two users, 24-hour storage, and no AI captions. Extra cameras cost seats. Rosters live in a separate app.
Typical DeadlineFTP stack
Small Team is $49.99/mo if you outgrow two seats. Deadline Editor is extra.
Sideline — all-in-one
Sideline Captions
$14.99/mo
Live FTP galleries that stay AI sports captions Rosters for 1.6M+ athletes Image sales, tethering, and Wire500 free AI captions · 14-day full access · $0 today · Cancel anytime
Switch in 3 steps
Same camera FTP. No new hardware. Test it on your next game.
14 days of Sideline Live, captions, and rosters. Cancel anytime.
Copy the host, user, and password. Paste them into your camera — same as DeadlineFTP.
Photos appear live. After the game, they're still there. Keep DeadlineFTP until you're sure.
500 free AI captions · 14-day full access · $0 today · Cancel anytime
Why switch
01
DeadlineFTP deletes photos after 24 hours. Sideline keeps them so parents and editors can come back tomorrow.
02
DeadlineFTP bills each extra camera as a user. Sideline doesn't.
03
DeadlineFTP expands codes you type. Sideline reads the photo and writes the caption.
04
Sideline includes high school through the pros. Deadline Editor covers major leagues — in a separate app.
05
Proof, sell, and track from the same gallery. DeadlineFTP is delivery — not a storefront.
06
Browser crop is real. If you also need captions, sales, and files tomorrow, Sideline is the one subscription.
From photographers who switched
I've never been able to push out an image over FTP. Sideline Live worked on the first try after just a few minutes of setup.
"I think this product is a game changer. It saves me a ton of time. I can't wait to see what improvements are on the horizon for the future."
"Awesome piece of software."
"I use Sideline rosters all the time now. Code Replacements has slipped as of late and their rosters are incomplete and/or inaccurate. Sideline's are way better. The attention to detail and responsiveness of your team is second to none."
"As someone who shoots a ton of high-school sports, the roster manager saves me a ton of time."
"I used Sideline for an MLS game recently, and it was absolutely amazing. I was super impressed how quick and accurate the captions were. I used the IPTC template that I created and applied it upon import, so there was no need for me to use Photo Mechanic whatsoever. Sideline has become an indispensable tool for me. Keep up the excellent work!"
"I gave Sideline a try and I quite like it! The app works well, and the ability to generate code replacements for different sports is a great help to me!"
Frequently Asked Questions
Short answers before you switch.
Same camera FTP as DeadlineFTP — plus galleries that stay, AI captions, 1.6M+ athlete rosters, and photo sales. $14.99/month. DeadlineFTP deletes photos after 24 hours and bills extra cameras as extra seats.
Yes. If your camera can FTP, it works with Sideline. Paste the gallery credentials into the camera — same setup as DeadlineFTP. See supported cameras.
No. DeadlineFTP deletes photos after 24 hours. Sideline includes 10GB so galleries stay — long enough to caption, share, or sell.
DeadlineFTP Solo is $12.99 for two users. Sideline is $14.99 for live galleries, captions, rosters, and sales. Add those tools on top of DeadlineFTP — or a third seat — and Sideline costs less. Their Small Team plan is $49.99. Deadline Editor is extra.
No. DeadlineFTP expands codes you type. Sideline reads the photo, matches the roster, and writes the caption. Code replacement files for 1.6M+ athletes are included.
Not in the web gallery. Browser crop is a DeadlineFTP strength. Sideline is live delivery, AI captions, rosters, sales, and outbound FTP from the Mac app. If in-browser toning is the only job, they may fit better.
Each extra FTP login is a DeadlineFTP user. An in-hand body plus a remote uses two seats. Solo includes two. Sideline does not bill extra cameras as extra seats.
Yes. Proofing, sales, watermarks, and analytics are in Sideline at $14.99/month. DeadlineFTP does not sell photos.
One assignment. Start the 14-day trial, create a gallery, paste the FTP settings into the camera. Same FTP you already know. Keep DeadlineFTP until you're sure.
14 days of Sideline Live, captions, rosters, tethering, and Wire. Cancel anytime. DeadlineFTP's trial is 7 days.
DeadlineFTP fits if the only job is a remote editor cropping in a browser during the game. Sideline is better if you also need captions, rosters, sales, or files tomorrow. See our For Teams page for multi-photographer setups.
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AI captions, rosters, photo sales, and galleries that stay. $14.99/month. Extra cameras included.
500 free AI captions · 14-day full access · $0 today · Cancel anytime