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SuperBeam
by SuperBeam
What SuperBeam is
SuperBeam transfers files and folders between Android devices using WiFi Direct or an available WiFi connection. Pairing can use QR codes, NFC, or a sharing key. Its desktop app for Windows, macOS, and GNU/Linux sends files to SuperBeam devices and receives them by webcam-scanned QR code or entered key. The PC app can also share files with devices lacking SuperBeam through a web interface. Android devices need the PRO version for PC-app transfers. Files of any type and size can be sent when the receiving device has enough storage. Received items are placed in the internal SuperBeam directory by default, while PRO users can select another directory. The maker says 20–40 Mbps is optimal in most cases, with some high-end devices reaching about 75 Mbps. The free Android plan costs nothing; PRO adds computer transfers, folder hierarchy preservation, multi-device sharing, and manual key pairing.
Who it suits
It suits Android users moving files locally between phones, computers, and other devices. It is also useful when recipients can use a browser instead of installing the app.
What it does well
- Pairs through QR codes, NFC, or sharing keys
- Desktop apps support Windows, macOS, and GNU/Linux
- Transfers files of any type and size
- Browser sharing works with non-SuperBeam devices
- Free Android plan is listed
What to know first
- Android devices need PRO for PC-app transfers
- Default storage location is the SuperBeam directory
Plans
| Plan | Billed and limits | Price |
|---|---|---|
| Free | Unlimited files between Android devices · Android 2.3.3+ · Ad free · light and dark themes | Free |
| PRO Version | PC transfers · Send folders with hierarchy · Share with multiple devices · Manual sharing key | $1.99, paid once |
As superbe.am lists them, read 12 Oct 2026. The maker's own page has the final word.
Verdict
SuperBeam offers several pairing methods and broad desktop support for local file transfers. Check the PRO requirement if Android-to-computer transfers or its extra sharing options are important.
Facts from SuperBeam's own pages
- Android requirement
- Android devices need the PRO version installed to work with the PC app. · superbe.am, 12 Oct 2026
- Company
- The site identifies SuperBeam as a LiveQoS product and lists its office in Ottawa, Ontario, Canada. · superbe.am, 12 Oct 2026
- Computer transfers
- The PC app can send files to SuperBeam devices and receive files by scanning a QR code with a webcam or entering a sharing key. · superbe.am, 12 Oct 2026
- Desktop app
- Yes · superbe.am, 21 Sept 2026
- Desktop platforms
- The PC app is available for Windows, macOS, and GNU/Linux. · superbe.am, 12 Oct 2026
- File limits
- Files of any type and size can be sent if the receiving device has enough storage space. · superbe.am, 12 Oct 2026
- Free plan
- Yes · superbe.am, 21 Sept 2026
- Headquarters
- Ottawa, Ontario, Canada · superbe.am, 28 Sept 2026
- Network ports
- The app uses the first available port from 8080, 8888, 8081, 9000, 9999, 9090, 10000, 54321, and 55555, or a randomly available port if those are occupied. · superbe.am, 12 Oct 2026
- Pairing
- Devices can be paired using QR codes, NFC, or a sharing key. · superbe.am, 12 Oct 2026
- Product
- SuperBeam shares files and folders between Android devices over WiFi Direct or an available WiFi connection. · superbe.am, 12 Oct 2026
- Storage
- Received files are stored in the internal storage under the SuperBeam directory by default; PRO users can choose another directory. · superbe.am, 12 Oct 2026
- Support
- The site provides a contact form, and says users can request a full refund at any time by contacting support with their order number. · superbe.am, 12 Oct 2026
- Transfer speeds
- The maker says 20–40 Mbps is optimal in most cases in its testing, with some high-end devices reaching around 75 Mbps. · superbe.am, 12 Oct 2026
- Web sharing
- The PC app can share files with devices that do not have SuperBeam through a web interface. · superbe.am, 12 Oct 2026
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