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Flowblade alternatives

As of Nov 13, 2026, the highest-graded Flowblade alternative is Kdenlive (3.0 GPA). It's also the best free one.

Flowblade compared with 5 alternatives: Kdenlive, Shotcut, OpenShot, Olive and Avidemux.

Flowblade is free to use. All 5 alternatives are free or have a free plan.

Listings checked up to Nov 13, 2026 · Where the facts come from

At a glance

ToolPriceFree planRuns on
FlowbladeThis toolFreeFreeLinux
KdenliveFreeFreemacOS, Windows, Linux
ShotcutFreeFreemacOS, Windows, Linux
OpenShotFreeFreemacOS, Windows, Linux
OliveFreeFreemacOS, Windows, Linux
AvidemuxFreeFreemacOS, Windows, Linux

Price against what you get

Flowblade has no paid plan and scores 1.7 out of 4 on features, ease of use and platforms. None of the 5 alternatives on this chart both scores higher and starts lower.

Kdenlive, Shotcut, OpenShot, Olive and Avidemux score higher without starting lower.

Features, ease of use and platforms, averaged

D1.0C2.0B3.0A4.0Free$1$2$5$10$20$50$100More for lessCosts more, scores moreCosts less, scores lessCosts more, scores lessFlowbladeKdenliveShotcut

What paid plans start at, a month (each step along is roughly double) →

  • The best score at each price
  • Has a free plan
  • No free plan
The full chart of screen recording and video tools, and the best at every price

How each one differs from Flowblade

  1. Kdenlive

    Free, open-source non-linear video editor from the KDE community

    • Kdenlive is free.
    • Kdenlive also lists Windows and macOS apps.
    • Kdenlive also covers transcription.

    Suits: Editors who want a free, open-source desktop editor

    Kdenlive vs FlowbladeKdenlive pricing and details

  2. Shotcut

    Free open-source video editor for Windows, Mac and Linux

    • Shotcut is free.
    • Shotcut also lists Windows and macOS apps.
    • Shotcut also covers screen recording.

    Suits: People who want a free editor with no watermark or account

    Shotcut vs FlowbladeShotcut pricing and details

  3. OpenShot

    Free, open-source video editor for Linux, Mac and Windows

    • OpenShot is free.
    • OpenShot also lists Windows and macOS apps.
    • OpenShot also covers screen recording.

    Suits: Beginners who want a free editor with no watermark

    OpenShot vs FlowbladeOpenShot pricing and details

  4. Olive

    Free open-source video editor, still in alpha

    • Olive is free.
    • Olive also lists Windows and macOS apps.

    Suits: People who want a free editor and can tolerate an alpha build

    Olive vs FlowbladeOlive pricing and details

  5. Avidemux

    Free open-source editor for simple video cutting and encoding

    • Avidemux is free.
    • Avidemux also lists Windows and macOS apps.

    Suits: Quick cuts and format conversions without a full editor

    Avidemux vs FlowbladeAvidemux pricing and details

Limits worth knowing in Flowblade

  • Windows and macOS are not supported; the download page says it focuses on Linux and other free platforms.
  • Repository versions may lag behind the latest release.
  • The development version can be unstable or have new dependencies.
Flowblade pricing and details

Common questions

What are the alternatives to Flowblade?

The alternatives to Flowblade in this directory are Kdenlive, Shotcut, OpenShot, Olive and Avidemux. Each one has a side-by-side comparison with Flowblade.

Is there a free alternative to Flowblade?

Yes. Kdenlive, Shotcut, OpenShot, Olive and Avidemux are free to use.

Which Flowblade alternatives work on Windows?

The Flowblade listing does not include a Windows app. Kdenlive, Shotcut, OpenShot, Olive and Avidemux list one.

Which Flowblade alternatives work on macOS?

The Flowblade listing does not include a macOS app. Kdenlive, Shotcut, OpenShot, Olive and Avidemux list one.

When were these prices checked?

Each listing shows its own date. On this page they run from Nov 12, 2026 to Nov 13, 2026. Vendors change prices without notice, so confirm on their site before you buy.

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