Flowblade review (2026): is it any good?
Free multitrack video editor for Linux
Flowblade report card
Good · out of 4.0 · graded Nov 13, 2026
Best for a free multitrack editor on Linux
Flowblade is a free multitrack video editor for Linux. It does not support Windows or macOS, and repository versions can lag the latest release.
Who Flowblade is for
- Fits if you run Linux and want a free multitrack editor
- Works for people who install from a distribution's repository
Who Flowblade is not for
- Skip it if you use Windows or macOS, as neither is supported
- Watch out: repository versions may lag the latest release
- Watch out: the development version can be unstable or need new dependencies
- Skip it if you want a phone or web version, as it is a Linux program
Why Flowblade gets a 2.6
Five grades, each with its reason. The GPA is their average: an A is 4 points, an F is none.
- AValue for moneyFree and open-source, with no paid tier anywhere.
- AFree plan and trialFree outright, with no paid tier to buy into.
- CFeaturesA multitrack editor that works with anything FFmpeg can read, with no effects or tracking gaps listed.
- CEase of useNo store rating on record, and a timeline editor has a learning curve.
- DPlatforms and integrationsLinux only; the download page says it focuses on Linux and other free platforms.
What these grades rest on. Graded from this listing, whose facts were read from Flowblade's own pages on 13 November 2026. Not based on using the product, and shorter than our full reviews. How we review and grade.
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<a href="https://toolgpa.com/tools/flowblade#review"><img src="https://toolgpa.com/badge/flowblade.svg" alt="Flowblade: 2.6 GPA on ToolGPA" width="196" height="56"></a>Where Flowblade stands among screen recording and video tools
Flowblade's GPA of 2.6 is higher than 89 of the 133 other screen recording and video tools we grade, and level with 14.
It stands best on free plan and trial (A, above 117 of 133) and worst on platforms and integrations (D, above 0).
Flowblade has no paid plan.
On features, ease of use and platforms it scores 1.7 out of 4. Nothing scores higher for less, though at least one tool matches that score at a lower price.
Each grade against the category
Every bar is all 134 screen recording and video tools we grade, cut by the letter each got. Flowblade’s own letter is outlined.
- AValue for moneyAbove 102 of 133, level with 31
- AFree plan and trialAbove 117 of 133, level with 16
- CFeaturesAbove 0 of 133, level with 77
- CEase of useAbove 2 of 133, level with 84
- DPlatforms and integrationsAbove 0 of 133, level with 16
Price against what you get
Each dot is one of 102 screen recording and video tools. Further left costs less, and higher up scores better on features, ease of use and platforms. Point at a dot to see which tool it is.
Features, ease of use and platforms, averaged
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
Keep Flowblade, or make your own?
Keep it
Flowblade is free, so making your own would save you nothing.
And it is not the kind of software a weekend replaces. It is one of the better ones too: its GPA of 2.6 is higher than 89 of the 133 other screen recording and video tools we grade.
What you could not
- A video editor.
- A real app for Linux. Something home-made would be a web page.
What this rests on. Flowblade’s listing: what it does, where it runs, what it plugs into and what it costs. It is a judgement about the kind of software this is. We have not built a replacement for it, and making your own means looking after it too. How we decide, and every tool’s verdict.
What is Flowblade?
Flowblade is a multitrack non-linear video editor released under the GPL3 license. It uses FFmpeg as its backend, so it can open the media a Linux system can read. It has a timeline with trimming tools, compositing, filters, color correction and audio mixing.
Worth knowing
- 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.
Key features
- Multitrack timeline
- Industry-standard editing tools for adding, moving and trimming clips on a timeline.
- Wide media support
- Uses FFmpeg, and the site says a typical startup reports 146 formats, 78 video codecs and 58 audio codecs.
- Composite, mix and filter
- Combine images and audio, add filters and animation, and color-correct the picture.
- G'MIC tool
- A dedicated tool exposes G'MIC open-source image filtering.
- Flatpak and repository installs
- Installs from Flathub, from an operating-system repository or from the development source.
Flowblade pricing
As of Nov 13, 2026, Flowblade is free to use.
- Starts at
- Free
- Free plan
- None
- Free trial
- None listed
| Plan | Price | What you get |
|---|---|---|
| Free | $0 | Free and open source under the GPL3 license. |
Read from jliljebl.github.io on Nov 13, 2026. Prices change, so confirm with Flowblade before you buy.
Works with
- FFmpeg
- G'MIC
Flowblade alternatives
Common questions
Does Flowblade have an Android app?
No Android app was listed when its pages were read on Nov 13, 2026. Flowblade is listed for Linux.
Does Flowblade have an iPhone app?
No iPhone app was listed when its pages were read on Nov 13, 2026. Flowblade is listed for Linux.
Is Flowblade open source?
Yes. Flowblade is open source, according to its own site.
Sources for this page
The prices, plans, platforms and features above were read from these pages on Nov 13, 2026.