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Flowblade vs Shotcut
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| Fact | Flowblade | Shotcut |
|---|---|---|
| Language | Python | C++ |
| Licence | GPL-3.0 | GPL-3.0 |
| Stars | 3.1k | 15k |
| Latest | v2.24.2 | v26.9.27 |
| Last push | 2026-10-05 | 2026-10-05 |
| Release cadence | about 80 days between releases | about 47 days between releases |
| Active contributors | 3 commit authors on the default branch in the last 90 days | 7 commit authors on the default branch in the last 90 days |
| Flags | none | none |
How they relate
Both replace Premiere Pro. Alternatives to Premiere Pro →
Full replacementFlowbladeMultitrack non-linear editing with filters and compositing, on Linux only.
Full replacementShotcutTimeline-based non-linear video editing with filters and FFmpeg format support, in its own interface.
Flowblade
Shotcut
- v26.9.272026-09-28See a nicely formatted page on the web site.
- v26.9.62026-09-06v26.9 BETApre-release
- v26.8.12026-08-01Added Elements panel to the File > New and View menus and the Generate buttons.
- v26.7.162026-07-16Fixed corrupt color in dissolve transitions with Settings > Processing Mode > Linear 10-bit CPU.pre-release
- v26.6.252026-06-26Three years ago, when we upgraded our UI library to a major new version, we lost support for using an additional system…
Flowblade
unsigned The latest release, v2.24.2, carries no signature GitHub could verify.
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Shotcut
unsigned The latest release, v26.9.27, carries no signature GitHub could verify.
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