The Flowblade Insider’s Guide
Everything we know about Flowblade in one document: what it costs, its grades, getting a refund, getting help and what else to look at. Read it here, or keep a copy.
Flowblade
The Insider’s Guide
Free multitrack video editor for Linux
Every plan, grade, refund rule and rival among screen recording and video tools, read from Flowblade’s own pages.
Made by Flowblade project · checked Nov 13, 2026 · toolgpa.com
Contents
- 01WelcomeWhat it is, who it suits, its grades and the ten things to know first
- 02What it costsEvery plan, the free plan, ways to pay less and how prices have moved
- 03What it doesIts main features, where it runs, what it works with and who makes it
- 04Where it standsIts grades against its category, and whether to keep it or make your own
- 05The alternativesThe tools it is most often weighed against, side by side
- 06Quick answersThe questions people ask about it, each answered in a line or two
- 07About ToolGPAWho made this guide, what else is on the site, and how to cite it
ToolGPA put this guide together from Flowblade’s own pages, its app-store listings and our grades. Every fact in it is on Flowblade’s page too, where it is kept up to date. Checked Nov 13, 2026.
Part 01 · Overview
Welcome
What it is, who it suits, its grades and the ten things to know first
2.6
GPA, above 89 of the 133 other screen recording and video tools we grade
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.
To get you started, here are 8 things to know about Flowblade, taken from its own pages and our grades.
It does not support Windows or macOS, and repository versions can lag the latest release.
- 1
Best for a free multitrack editor on Linux
Flowblade is a free multitrack video editor for Linux.
- 2
It is free
Flowblade has no paid plan at all.
- 3
It runs on Linux
Linux.
- 4
Multitrack timeline
Industry-standard editing tools for adding, moving and trimming clips on a timeline.
- 5
Wide media support
Uses FFmpeg, and the site says a typical startup reports 146 formats, 78 video codecs and 58 audio codecs.
- 6
Composite, mix and filter
Combine images and audio, add filters and animation, and color-correct the picture.
- 7
A 2.6 GPA, above 89 of 133
That is against the other screen recording and video tools we grade, on value, the free plan, features, ease of use and platforms.
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Keep it
Flowblade is free, so making your own would save you nothing.
Flowblade at a glance
- Pricing
- Free
- Free plan
- It is free
- Free trial
- None stated
- Runs on
- Linux
- Made by
- Flowblade project
- Category
- Screen Recording & Video
- Our grade
- 2.6 GPA, good
The report card
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.
| Subject | Grade | Comment |
|---|---|---|
| Value for money | A | Free and open-source, with no paid tier anywhere. |
| Free plan and trial | A | Free outright, with no paid tier to buy into. |
| Features | C | A multitrack editor that works with anything FFmpeg can read, with no effects or tracking gaps listed. |
| Ease of use | C | No store rating on record, and a timeline editor has a learning curve. |
| Platforms and integrations | D | Linux only; the download page says it focuses on Linux and other free platforms. |
An A is worth 4 points, a B 3, a C 2, a D 1 and an F nothing. The GPA is the average of the five.
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 it 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
Good to know
Good for
- Linux users who want a free multitrack editor
- Longer projects where clips need to snap together on a timeline
- People who prefer open-source software
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.
Part 02 · Pricing
What it costs
Every plan, the free plan, ways to pay less and how prices have moved
Free
No paid plan at all
Flowblade is free to use.
Free and open-source, with no paid tier anywhere.
Free
$0
Free and open source under the GPL3 license.
Read from jliljebl.github.io on Nov 13, 2026.
Part 03 · Features
What it does
Its main features, where it runs, what it works with and who makes it
1
Place it runs: Linux
Free multitrack video editor for Linux. Here is what it does, as its own site describes it, and what it covers: open source, video editing.
A multitrack editor that works with anything FFmpeg can read, with no effects or tracking gaps listed.
- 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.
Where it runs
- Linux
What it works with
- FFmpeg
- G'MIC
Flowblade is made by Flowblade project.
Part 04 · Standing
Where it stands
Its grades against its category, and whether to keep it or make your own
89/133
Other screen recording and video tools it is graded above
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
- AFree plan and trialAbove 117 of 133
- CFeaturesAbove 0 of 133
- CEase of useAbove 2 of 133
- DPlatforms and integrationsAbove 0 of 133
Price against what you get
Each dot is one of 102 screen recording and video tools. Further left costs less; higher up scores better on features, ease of use and platforms. Flowblade is the marked dot.
What paid plans start at, a month (each step along is roughly double) →
Keep it, or make your own?
Whether this is something you could build for yourself with an AI app builder, and what you would give up.
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.
Part 05 · Alternatives
The alternatives
The tools it is most often weighed against, side by side
Kdenlive, Shotcut, OpenShot, Olive and Avidemux
The 5 tools Flowblade is most often weighed against, with where each one differs from it.
- 3.0GPA
Kdenlive
Free
Free, open-source non-linear video editor from the KDE community.
- Only Kdenlive lists Windows and macOS apps.
- Kdenlive also covers transcription.
- 2.8GPA
Shotcut
Free
Free open-source video editor for Windows, Mac and Linux.
- Only Shotcut lists Windows and macOS apps.
- Shotcut also covers screen recording.
- 3.0GPA
OpenShot
Free
Free, open-source video editor for Linux, Mac and Windows.
- Only OpenShot lists Windows and macOS apps.
- OpenShot also covers screen recording.
- 2.8GPA
Olive
Free
Free open-source video editor, still in alpha.
- Only Olive lists Windows and macOS apps.
- 3.0GPA
Avidemux
Free
Free open-source editor for simple video cutting and encoding.
- Only Avidemux lists Windows and macOS apps.
Part 06 · Questions
Quick answers
The questions people ask about it, each answered in a line or two
12
Questions, each answered in a line or two
The short version of everything above, for when you only need the answer. Each one is told in full in its part of the guide.
Is Flowblade free?
Yes. Flowblade is free to use.
How much does Flowblade cost?
Flowblade lists one plan. Free: $0.
What platforms does Flowblade work on?
Flowblade is available on Linux.
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.
What does Flowblade integrate with?
Flowblade's listing names FFmpeg and G'MIC. A listing names up to eight integrations, so it may connect to more.
Who makes Flowblade?
Flowblade is made by Flowblade project.
What are the alternatives to Flowblade?
The closest alternatives to Flowblade in our directory are Kdenlive, Shotcut, OpenShot, Olive and Avidemux.
How does Flowblade compare with other 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.
Is Flowblade good value for money?
ToolGPA grades Flowblade A for value for money. Flowblade has no paid plan.
Could I make my own version of Flowblade?
Flowblade is free, so making your own would save you nothing. And it is not the kind of software a weekend replaces.
Where this guide comes from
The prices, plans, platforms and features were read from Flowblade’s own pages on Nov 13, 2026, and the grades were given on Nov 13, 2026. 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.
Every tool we list gets five grades, A to F, each with its reason, and a GPA that averages them. How each is decided is at toolgpa.com/grades. This guide is ToolGPA’s own work; it is not made, paid for or approved by Flowblade project. Prices change, so check jliljebl.github.io before you buy.
Part 07 · About
About ToolGPA
Who made this guide, what else is on the site, and how to cite it
7,721
Tools graded, in 95 categories
ToolGPA grades software the way a school report grades a pupil: five subjects, a letter for each with the reason written beside it, and a GPA that averages them. Prices, plans and platforms are read from each maker’s own pages and dated, so you always know how fresh a figure is.
Every grade, review and ranking on ToolGPA is our own judgement. No company can pay for a grade or change one. Every tool on the site has a guide like this one, free to download and pass on. It all lives at toolgpa.com.
7,721
tools graded
95
categories
739
price changes on record
579
apps priced in 12 countries
What else is on toolgpa.com
- Flowblade, kept up to dateEverything in this guide, with prices and grades as they are todaytoolgpa.com/tools/flowblade
- How grades are givenThe rules behind every letter and every GPAtoolgpa.com/grades
- Value chartsWhat each tool costs against what it scores, for every categorytoolgpa.com/charts
- CompareAny two tools side by side, plan by plantoolgpa.com/compare
- Price changesEvery price rise and cut on record, each with its sourcetoolgpa.com/price-changes
- Prices by countryWhat apps cost on the App Store in 12 countriestoolgpa.com/prices-by-country
- Pay lessEvery public discount: yearly billing, students, nonprofitstoolgpa.com/save
- Keep or makeWhich tools are worth paying for, and which you could build yourselftoolgpa.com/keep-or-make
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Prices and grades as they are today
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Choosing software? Every tool graded, every price dated.
Compare tools at toolgpa.com ›Everything in this guide is ToolGPA’s own summary of what Flowblade’s pages, its app-store listings and public reviews said on the dates shown. Grades are our judgement under the rules at toolgpa.com/grades. Every grade, review and ranking on ToolGPA is our own judgement. No company can pay for a grade or change one. Flowblade is a trademark of its owner, and this guide is not made, paid for or approved by Flowblade project. Prices and plans change: check jliljebl.github.io before you buy.