One folder. Many transfers.
- Files are handled separately behind the scenes
- Per-file overhead adds up on large projects
- No built-in release history or rollback
Beam for macOS
Publish websites faster. Keep your builder. Keep your hosting.
Slow FTP or SFTP uploads? Beam publishes your website export folder from your Mac to your own web hosting. Compressed releases, delta uploads and resumable transfers mean less time waiting — manually or automatically with Hotfolder.
Your website builder.
Ready for Beam.
Keep building with the tool you know. Export the finished website to a local folder and let Beam handle publishing to your own hosting.
Stacks · Elements · RapidWeaver · Blocs · Mobirise · Nicepage · Pinegrow · static generators · and moreStart free1 complete projectNo credit card
Work anywhere2 Macs includedProjects sync with iCloud
Publish lessOnly changes travelFast delta uploads
Keep movingHotfolder watchesExports publish automatically
A better publishing workflow
Why can FTP and SFTP website uploads be slow?
A website export can contain thousands of small HTML, CSS, JavaScript and image files. Transferring each file separately adds overhead, especially on larger sites. Beam compresses the export into a release and sends only changes after the first publish. If a transfer is interrupted, you can resume it.
One folder. One complete release.
- Compressed, optimized package
- Delta uploads send only changes
- Rollback and webroot backups ready
One real project. Full workflow. No credit card.
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From export folder
From export folder
to your live website.
Export your website to a local folder instead of uploading it through your builder. Select that folder in Beam, connect your hosting once and publish. Hotfolder can watch for completed exports and publish the changes automatically.
Export your finished website to a local folder, then add its public address and select that folder in Beam.
You choose the rhythm
Manual or Hotfolder.
Manual or Hotfolder.
Project by project.
Keep important releases deliberate, or let Beam publish automatically after every export. Switching takes one click in the project header.
Manual
Publish when you decide.
Review the export, create a backup if needed, then start the release yourself.
You click Publish Changes
Hotfolder
Export. Beam takes it from there.
Beam notices the completed export and publishes the changes automatically.
Beam watches the export folder
1Website exportYour builder writes the folder
2BeamPackages the release
3Your serverThe website goes live
Publish with a way back
Webroot backups contain website files and folders. Databases are not included.
A release is more than an upload.
Beam keeps published releases visible and gives you practical recovery options before and after a change.
ResumeContinue interrupted transfers instead of starting again.
RollbackReactivate an earlier published release in seconds.
Webroot backupSave the current website files before a risky release.
Your projects.
Always in sync.
Create or update a project on one Mac and Beam keeps its settings in sync through iCloud. Move between your desktop and MacBook without setting everything up again.
- Projects appear automatically on your other Mac
- Changes stay current through iCloud
- One license includes two Macs
Studio MacProjects available
☁iCloud SyncBeam projects
MacBookProjects available
Small details, faster days
Built for repeat publishing.
Delta uploads
After the first release, Beam sends only what changed.
Resumable transfers
A lost connection does not mean starting the whole upload again.
Clear notifications
Know when publishing finishes, with optional sound.
Automatic previews
Recognize projects immediately from their latest website preview.
Used in real workflows
Made for people who publish websites for a living.
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“Beam significantly speeds up my RapidWeaver uploads — often by a factor of 2 to 4. The integrated backup is an added bonus.”
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“It has quickly become one of those tools I can’t imagine my daily work without.”
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“For people scared of Git, this is an amazing alternative. Lightning-fast publishing — you really can’t go wrong here.”
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“Beam is just what I needed for my workflow. I build my site with Stacks 6 and TCMS 3.5 and run it locally as a development site with MAMP. Then, when I’m ready to go to production with my changes, I ‘Beam’ it up to BetterSiteHost. I used to use Transmit for this, but Beam is more stable and MUCH, MUCH faster. I now use it all the time.”
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System requirements
macOS 13 Ventura or later
Apple silicon and Intel Macs
FAQ
Website publishing on Mac: your questions.
Use the website builder you prefer, a local export folder and your own PHP-enabled web hosting.
Why can FTP or SFTP uploads take so long?
Website exports often contain thousands of small files. A traditional FTP/SFTP upload handles these files individually, which adds overhead. Beam packages the export into a compressed release and uses delta uploads for subsequent changes. Actual publishing time depends on your website, connection and hosting.
How do I publish a website from a local folder on my Mac?
Export the finished website from your builder to a folder on your Mac. Create a Beam project using that folder and your website address, connect your hosting and publish. You can publish changes manually or let Hotfolder detect completed exports and publish them automatically.
Does Beam replace an FTP client?
For publishing a website, yes. Beam is not a general-purpose file manager; it turns a finished website folder into an optimized release and publishes it to your server.
How does Hotfolder work?
Choose the folder your website builder exports into. Beam watches it and automatically publishes a new export when it is ready. You can switch each project back to manual publishing at any time.
What web hosting does Beam need?
Beam needs web hosting with PHP 7.4 or later, the PHP ZIP extension, and permission to write website files. During project setup, Beam installs its lightweight helper through your hosting connection. A separate manual installation is not required. Hosting that only serves static files, such as GitHub Pages, cannot run the helper.
Which website builders are supported?
Any tool that exports a finished website as files, including Stacks, Elements, RapidWeaver, Blocs, Mobirise, Nicepage, Pinegrow and static site generators.
What happens if an upload is interrupted?
Beam resumes the transfer where it stopped instead of restarting the entire release.
Can I use Beam on more than one Mac?
Yes. A license includes two Macs. Project settings can stay in sync through iCloud while each Mac keeps its own local export folder.
Can Beam roll back a release?
Yes. Earlier published releases remain available and can be reactivated when needed.
What does the free version include?
You can use one full project for free. Upgrade inside Beam when you need additional projects.
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