Sideline vs. PicPortal
Sideline vs. CodeReplacements.ai
Rosters Are Just the Start. Get the Full Workflow.
Renamr helps you build Photo Mechanic code replacement files in the browser. Sideline does that, plus AI sports captioning, live FTP galleries, and wireless tethering, and more – for the same price.
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Flat $14.99/mo — rosters, AI captions, and live delivery
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1.6M+ athlete database with macOS app and web access
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AI writes IPTC captions automatically — not just shortcut codes
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At a glance
Renamr builds code files. Sideline finishes the job.
Renamr is a browser-based roster builder for sports photographers. Pick a league, load ESPN rosters, preview every shortcut code live, and export TSV files for Photo Mechanic — with duplicate jersey warnings, sport-aware positions, and Getty/AP output styles built in. Pro is $14/month for unlimited exports.
But Renamr stops at the export. You still caption manually in Photo Mechanic and pay separately for live delivery. Sideline includes rosters, unlimited AI sports captioning, live FTP galleries, wireless tethering, and a macOS app for $14.99/mo — one subscription for the full game-day workflow.
Feature comparison
Sideline vs Renamr
| Feature |  Sideline |
 Renamr |
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| Rosters & Code Files | ||
| Monthly pricing model | Flat $14.99/mo | $14/mo Pro Code files only |
| Photo Mechanic TSV code replacement files | |
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| Roster database coverage | 1.6M+ players · 110K+ teams | ESPN-sourced NFL, NBA, NHL, MLB, NCAA & more |
| Live ESPN roster refresh | |
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| Visual code preview before export | |
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| Duplicate jersey number warnings | |
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| Custom youth & hand-typed rosters | |
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| Sport-aware positions | |
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| Getty & AP wire output styles | 6 caption styles | Getty & AP built in |
| Save & reuse game setups | |
Pro only |
| Captioning & Delivery | ||
| AI sports captioning | |  |
| IPTC caption metadata written to files | | Shortcut codes only |
| Voice tag transcription | | |
| Live FTP galleries | | |
| Wireless camera tethering | | |
| Remote FTP auto-download | | |
| Platform | ||
| macOS desktop app | | Web only |
| Web access | | |
| Typical monthly cost |
$14.99/mo Rosters, AI captions, live delivery Start Free Trial |
$14/mo Code files only — caption & deliver separately |
Rosters & Code Files
Monthly pricing model
Photo Mechanic TSV exports
Roster database coverage
Visual code preview
Duplicate jersey warnings
Getty & AP wire styles
Captioning & Delivery
AI sports captioning
IPTC caption metadata written to files
Codes onlyLive FTP galleries
Wireless camera tethering (Local)
Remote FTP auto-download (Wire)
Platform
macOS desktop app
Web onlyTypical monthly cost
Renamr covers code files only — you still caption and deliver on your own.
Start Free TrialThe real price gap
Rosters Are Step One.
Sideline Finishes the Job.
Renamr Pro is $14/month for Photo Mechanic code replacement files — then you're on your own for captioning and delivery. Sideline includes rosters, unlimited AI captioning, live FTP galleries, and a macOS app for $14.99/month.
Typical Renamr Stack
Rosters only — still caption manually and pay for delivery separately
Sideline — all-in-one
Sideline Captions
$14.99/mo
- AI-generated sports captions
- Rosters for 1.6M+ players across 110,000+ teams
- Live image galleries
- Local Tethering
- Automatic FTP Download
Frequently Asked Questions
Good Questions, Straight Answers.
Everything you need to know before you move from Renamr to Sideline.
Why choose Sideline over Renamr?
Renamr builds Photo Mechanic code replacement files in the browser — rosters only. Sideline includes rosters plus AI sports captioning, live FTP galleries, wireless tethering, and IPTC metadata written directly to your files for $14.99/month.
Does Renamr include AI captioning?
No. Renamr exports TSV code replacement files for Photo Mechanic. You still caption images manually with shortcut codes. Sideline writes publication-ready captions automatically using AI, rosters, jersey numbers, and in-camera audio.
Are Photo Mechanic code replacement files included?
Yes. Sideline Rosters builds Photo Mechanic code replacement files from 1.6M+ athletes across 110,000+ teams — included in the same $14.99/month plan alongside AI captioning and live delivery.
Does Renamr include live FTP galleries?
No. Renamr is a web-only roster and code replacement tool. Sideline Live sends images from your camera to live galleries that update in real time — included in the same subscription.
How does Sideline pricing compare to Renamr?
Renamr Pro is $14/month for code replacement exports only. Sideline is $14.99/month and includes rosters, unlimited AI sports captioning, live FTP galleries, wireless tethering, and a macOS app — the full sports photography workflow.
Does Sideline include a free trial?
Yes. Sideline offers a 14-day risk-free trial with full platform access. Renamr's free tier is view-only with no exports.
From photographers who switched
Don't Just Take Our Word For It.
Sideline might be the single most important thing I've bought in my whole photography journey. Incredible in every way.
"Such an amazing tool to save time on captioning. No need to enter Photo Mechanic. This app is AWESOME!!"
"Sideline cut my postgame workflow from two hours to 20 minutes. I used to dread captioning, but now I just have Sideline do it. My clients think I hired an assistant."
"As someone who shoots a ton of high-school sports, the roster manager saves me a ton of time."
"I gave Sideline a try after a volleyball game and was blown away. This application is going to help sports photographers immensely."
"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."
"Love what you've created here. Really awesome stuff! Very excited to keep using Sideline and see how it develops."
Rosters Are Step One.
Sideline Finishes the Job.
Five tools. One subscription. Caption, deliver, and go home.