Flow for Mac

Quick overview

Flow is a full-featured FTP client built for macOS that offers a free trial so you can test its capabilities before buying. It’s geared toward developers and IT staff who need an approachable interface for moving and managing files between local machines and remote servers.

Supported transfer protocols

• WebDAV for collaborative or cloud-backed file access
• SFTP for encrypted, secure shell-based transfers
• FTP for standard file exchange with legacy systems

These protocol options give you flexibility while keeping connections reliable and secure.

Standout features

• Synchronization tools to keep local and remote folders in sync and reduce manual work
• Appearance customization, including themes, to match your workflow or reduce eye strain
• An integrated editor so you can open and edit files directly on the server without switching apps

How it fits into a developer workflow

Flow aims to reduce context switching by integrating smoothly with common development environments and build tools. That makes common tasks—deploying web assets, editing config files, or managing remote directories—faster and less error-prone.

Trial and licensing

A trial edition is available so you can evaluate the interface and core features. After the trial, a paid license unlocks the full commercial version and updates.

Free alternative

FileZilla (free) is a widely used, no-cost option if you prefer open-source software. It supports the main transfer protocols and remains a solid fallback for basic file-transfer needs.