FOSS & Linux Journal
FOSS & Linux Journal, run by Michael Krümpel (@fosslinuxjournal) from Germany, makes long-form videos on Linux distributions, desktop environments and open source software. With about 6,600 subscribers and a median of roughly 6,500 views per video, it uploads irregularly, about two videos a year lately. Sponsored integrations are estimated at $150 to $250 per video.
Reaches an engaged Linux audience on long-form software reviews
- Median of roughly 6,500 views per video across recent uploads
- Top video, a Linux Mint versus LMDE comparison, reached about 21,400 views
- Engagement rate of 2.5 percent, with a like rate of 2.1 percent
Brand fit report
Content
- Formats
- distro reviews, opinion and commentary, tutorials
- Tone
- informative, opinionated
- Language
- English
- On camera
- No, voiceover and b-roll
- Production
- Clean, lightly edited
- Typical length
- 5 to 20 minutes
Audience
Commercial
- Brands seen
- None yet
- Categories promoted
- software and computing (affiliate links)
- Affiliate links
- Yes
The channel description states an Amazon partner affiliate relationship, and no sponsorship disclosures were found in the last 30 videos.
Suitability GARM Brand Safety Floor + Suitability
Family friendly
Content is technical software commentary with no flagged material in the recent titles or descriptions.
We classify content, never people. No age, gender, ethnicity, religion or political views are inferred about the creator. Audience figures are estimates unless marked verified. Creators can correct anything on their profile.
Platforms
| Platform | Followers | Median views | Uploads, 90d |
|---|---|---|---|
| YouTube | 6.6k | 6.5k | 0 |
Benchmark score: 51 / 100
Public rule, same for everyone. How it works.
Recent videos
▶Testing the new COSMIC Desktop on Pop!_OS 24.04 LTS · 2k views
▶🔥 Linux Mint vs. LMDE – Which One Is Truly Better for Windo · 21k views
▶macOS vs. Linux: Which operating system suits you better? · 4.5k viewsLast three uploads, latest 217 days ago.
FLJ shows you videos about free and open source software (FOSS) and Linux. I am tech enthusiast and open source advocate. I also run my German YT channel @fosstopia since 2020 Editorially responsible & Responsible for this offer and content / information Michael Krümpel c/o RA Matutis Berliner Straße 57 14467 Potsdam / Germany (Please do not send any cooperation requests or similar to this address!) Contact Telephone: 49 (0) 1786827925 (answering machine / voice box) E-mail: contact@fosslinuxjournal.com Email contact preferred! Notes: As an Amazon partner, I earn from qualified sales.
About FOSS & Linux Journal
FOSS & Linux Journal is a YouTube channel run by Michael Krümpel, based in Germany, that publishes English-language videos on free and open source software and Linux. Recent uploads cover distribution reviews, desktop environment comparisons and practical tutorials, typically 5 to 20 minutes long. The channel has about 6,600 subscribers and a median of roughly 6,500 views per video.
The audience is estimated to be mostly male and in their late twenties to early forties, with viewers in Germany, the United States and India among the largest groups. These figures are estimates based on the content and are not platform-reported data. Upload frequency has slowed considerably, which affects reach for time-sensitive campaigns.
The channel fits developer tool and hardware brands that want to reach Linux users. Sponsored integrations are estimated at $150 to $250 per video, which works out to roughly $20 to $35 CPM, compared with $10 to $30 CPM for typical paid ads.
Written from FOSS & Linux Journal's public YouTube profile, platform data and web mentions. Numbers updated 2026-10-19. FOSS & Linux Journal can edit or remove this page at any time.
Questions about FOSS
How much does FOSS & Linux Journal charge for a sponsored video?
Estimated sponsored integration rates are $150 to $250 per video, based on a median of about 6,500 views. Rates are estimates from public channel data and should be confirmed directly with the creator.
What does FOSS & Linux Journal post about on YouTube?
The channel posts English-language videos on Linux distributions, desktop environments and open source software. Typical topics include distro reviews, comparisons such as KDE versus GNOME, and tutorials for switching from Windows.
How do I contact FOSS & Linux Journal for a brand deal?
The channel lists a contact email on its profile. Contact details unlock on Starbooked for $0.80, and boosted creators can be booked through Starbooked.
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