Google Flow review
Google's AI film studio for Veo and Omni video
- Free + paid plans
- Web, iPhone & iPad, Android
10M+ Google Play downloads #3 in Graphics & Design on the US App Store
Does it deserve #3?
Is Google Flow worth it?
For most people, yes. Google Flow scores 8.6/10 and ranks #3 in AI Creative Tools. It's best for creators who want Google's newest video models with a real editing workflow. Skip it if you want unlimited video for a flat fee without counting credits. Price: 50 free credits a day; Google AI Plus, Pro and Ultra add 200 to 25,000 a month.
The verdict
Flow is where Google puts its best video tools: Veo 3.1, the newer Gemini Omni Flash and Nano Banana images, in one project space with an agent that helps plan scenes. You can edit clips by describing the change, extend shots and reuse characters. The free 50 daily credits cover short Omni clips, though free video can stall at peak hours. Google reviews a sample of what you make unless you switch that off.
- Veo 3.1 and Gemini Omni Flash video
- Nano Banana image generation
- Flow Agent for planning and batch edits
- Conversational video editing
- Custom Flow Tools you can share
Score breakdown
Overall = features 30% · design 20% · speed 20% · value 15% · privacy 15%. Why these weights?
What's new
- Sep 2026Flow arrived on iPhone, with camera-roll imports and projects that sync with desktop
- May 2026Flow Agent helps plan and batch-edit, and Gemini Omni Flash edits video by conversation
- Feb 2026Whisk and ImageFX merged into Flow, adding Nano Banana images and a lasso edit tool
Privacy 7.0/10
Google uses Flow prompts, uploads and outputs to improve its AI, and reviewers see a sample. Turn off 'Help improve Flow' to opt out. The App Store label links location, contact info, content and IDs to you.
What we like
- Top-tier video models in one place
- Free daily credits with no card needed
- Edit clips by describing what to change
What could be better
- Free video can be unavailable at peak hours
- 1080p upscaling needs a paid plan, 4K needs Ultra
- Adults only, and reviewers may see your work
Creators who want Google's newest video models with a real editing workflow
you want unlimited video for a flat fee without counting credits
Questions about Google Flow
Is Google Flow worth it in 2026?
For most people, yes. Google Flow scores 8.6/10 and ranks #3 in AI Creative Tools. It's best for creators who want Google's newest video models with a real editing workflow. Skip it if you want unlimited video for a flat fee without counting credits. Price: 50 free credits a day; Google AI Plus, Pro and Ultra add 200 to 25,000 a month.
Is Google Flow free?
Partly. Without a subscription you get 50 credits a day, enough for short Gemini Omni Flash clips at 360p or 720p, but free video may be unavailable from about 2 to 5 PM UTC.
How many credits do Google AI plans add?
AI Plus adds 200 Flow credits a month, AI Pro 1,000, and the two Ultra tiers 10,000 or 25,000. An 8-second Veo 3.1 Quality clip costs 100 credits.
Does Google use my Flow videos to train AI?
Google uses Flow data to improve its products and machine learning, and human reviewers see a sample with your account details removed. You can turn off 'Help improve Flow' in the main menu.
What are the best alternatives to Google Flow?
The closest alternatives are Kling AI, Runway and Hailuo AI. See all of them ranked on our Google Flow alternatives page.
Where does Google Flow rank?
Google Flow ranks #3 of 12 in our AI Creative Tools ranking, with an overall score of 8.6 out of 10.