Flowblade

Free plan Linux

What Flowblade is

Flowblade is a free, libre desktop video editor for Linux, released under the GPL3 license. It uses a multitrack, non-linear timeline with insert, append, overwrite, drag-and-drop, and audio-video splitting actions. Compositing tools include blend modes, fades, wipes, compositors, and keyframed animation. Filters cover image, color, audio, blur, and transforms, and a G'MIC tool applies and combines image-processing commands on clips. Proxy editing lets users work with alternate media when original footage places heavy demands on disk bandwidth or CPU, then switch back to originals. A batch render queue accepts preset or custom formats and FFmpeg arguments. Flowblade can export to MLT XML and Ardour sessions. Editable and output media depend on installed MLT and FFmpeg codecs. Installation is available through Flathub, an operating-system repository, or a GitHub development version.

Who it suits

Flowblade suits Linux users who need multitrack editing, compositing, filters, proxy workflows, and configurable rendering. It is intended for people comfortable with Linux installation options and codec dependencies.

What it does well

Free GPL3-licensed software
Multitrack, non-linear timeline
Proxy and original media switching
Batch render queue
G'MIC image processing tool

What to know first

Linux only; Windows and OS X unsupported
Media support depends on installed codecs
Repository versions may be outdated
Development builds may be unstable

Plans

Plan	Billed and limits	Price
Flowblade	No paid plans or usage limits stated	Free

As jliljebl.github.io lists them, read 12 Oct 2026. The maker's own page has the final word.

Verdict

Flowblade provides a broad editing and compositing toolkit in a free Linux desktop application. Its codec dependence and lack of Windows or OS X support matter when choosing a platform-specific editor.

Facts from Flowblade's own pages

Compositing: Flowblade supports compositors, blend modes, fades, wipes, and keyframed animation. · jliljebl.github.io, 12 Oct 2026
Desktop app: Yes · jliljebl.github.io, 20 Sept 2026
Editing: The feature page lists six editing tools and timeline actions including insert, append, overwrite, drag and drop, and split audio from video. · jliljebl.github.io, 12 Oct 2026
Filters: The feature list includes image, color, audio, blur, transform, and other filters. · jliljebl.github.io, 12 Oct 2026
Free plan: Yes · jliljebl.github.io, 20 Sept 2026
G'MIC: Flowblade includes a tool for applying and combining G'MIC image processing commands on video clips. · jliljebl.github.io, 12 Oct 2026
Installation: The maker lists installation through Flathub, an operating system repository, or a development version pulled from GitHub; repository versions may not be current and development versions may be unstable or have new dependencies. · jliljebl.github.io, 12 Oct 2026
Integration: The feature page lists export to MLT XML and Ardour session, and describes G'MIC support. · jliljebl.github.io, 12 Oct 2026
License: The project describes Flowblade as free and libre software released under the GPL3 license. · jliljebl.github.io, 12 Oct 2026
Media support: Supported editable and output media depend on the installed MLT and FFmpeg codecs; the maker’s site says Linux media support depends on FFmpeg working as the backend. · jliljebl.github.io, 12 Oct 2026
Platform support: The download page says Windows and OS X are not supported and that Flowblade focuses on Linux and other free platforms. · jliljebl.github.io, 12 Oct 2026
Proxy editing: Users can edit with proxy media when original footage demands too much disk bandwidth or CPU, and switch between proxy and original media. · jliljebl.github.io, 12 Oct 2026
Purpose: Flowblade is a multitrack, non-linear video editor for Linux. · jliljebl.github.io, 12 Oct 2026
Rendering: Flowblade provides a batch render queue and supports preset or user-defined render formats and FFmpeg arguments. · jliljebl.github.io, 12 Oct 2026
Support: The project README directs users to GitHub Issues for bug reports and feature requests and gives an email address for contacting the project lead. · github.com, 12 Oct 2026

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