BeamSync

At a glance

• Editor score
  6.8 / 10
• Pricing
  Free plan · paid from $12/mo · 14-day trial
• Best for
  Production teams managing fixtures, power and paperwork
• Free plan
  Yes
• Paid from
  $12/mo
• 3D visualization
  No
• Facts checked
  4 Oct 2026

• Where it wins

  • Syncs Vectorworks plot data and supports field-level edit approvals.
  • Creates 12 types of PDF paperwork and prints fixture labels.
  • Checks power distribution and schedules cables in a 2D planning canvas.

• Where it doesn't

  • No 3D visualization or live previsualization.
  • Pro is required for Vectorworks sync and the PDF paperwork suite.
  • Teams annual pricing is not stated on the published plans.

Our verdict on BeamSync

BeamSync is a lighting design and paperwork tool for theatrical electricians and lighting designers who need to manage fixture information and production documents. Its worksheet supports sorting, filtering, bulk editing and undo/redo, while DMX assignment and fixture inventory comparison against riders help organize show data. The product is available as a desktop app for macOS and Windows, with web views for show data and stage plans. A free plan provides a way to work with basic fixture records and notes before moving to paid features.

The plans separate core worksheet work from production workflows. Free includes basic worksheet and sorting, manual fixture entry, work notes, focus charts and community support. Pro costs $12 per month, or $99 per year, and adds Vectorworks import and sync, a PDF paperwork suite with 12 report types, label printing, a cloud fixture library, power distribution planning and cable scheduling. Teams includes Pro features plus shared organization cloud storage, collaborator invitations, field-level Vectorworks edit permissions, change requests and approvals, and revision history. Its listed monthly price is $7.50 per seat; annual billing is available after signup. A 14-day free trial is offered without a required card.

The standout fit is the connection between plot data and paperwork: BeamSync syncs Vectorworks data using SLData XML, generates schedules, focus charts and color counts, and supports labels for Avery sheets or Zebra printers. Power overload checks and a 2D canvas for fixtures, hardware and cable runs extend it into production planning. That makes it a practical option for teams coordinating paperwork, power and revisions, especially where Vectorworks is already part of the workflow. It is less suited to designers who need 3D visualization or live previsualization; those needs call for a different tool.

BeamSync pricing

All 3 BeamSync plans and prices →

BeamSync fact sheet

BeamSync integrations

BeamSync lists 1 integrations on its own site.

• Vectorworks

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Reviewed by iTechGuides Editors · Editorial team · Updated Oct 2026

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Last updated 4 Oct 2026 · How we research and update