The best Tailwind alternative is SkedCast: it schedules Pinterest Pins to boards and sections in bulk, and also publishes to every other major network from the same calendar, where Tailwind covers Pinterest alone. Choose Tailwind only if Pinterest is your sole network.
Key takeaways
- The closest alternatives to Tailwind on price and features are CoSchedule, Plann, Metricool and HeyOrca, compared on the same rows below alongside SkedCast.
- Tailwind's Pin Scheduling plan is $29.99/mo, Pinterest-only.
- Compare pricing model, bulk import capacity and platform coverage, not just the sticker price.
- SkedCast prices by connected account with no per-seat tax and true bulk import.
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Why do teams look for the best Tailwind alternatives?
Tailwind's scope is deliberately narrow — Pinterest scheduling and SEO, with no support for any other platform.
How we picked these Tailwind alternatives
We compared Tailwind with every scheduler in our comparison matrix, whose prices and plans are checked against each vendor’s own pricing page (October 2026), and kept the four closest to it on entry price, free plan, platform count, bulk import, client approvals and white-label reporting: CoSchedule, Plann, Metricool and HeyOrca. A tool close on those points is a realistic swap; one that is cheaper but missing what you use Tailwind for is not.
Tailwind alternatives compared
Tailwind itself, then each alternative, on the same rows. “Not published” means the vendor does not state it publicly, not that the feature is missing.
- Tailwind: Entry price: $29.99/mo (Pin Scheduling) · Free plan: Yes — credit-based free tier · Platforms: 1 (Pinterest only) · Bulk import: Not published · Client approvals: Not published · White-label reports: Not published · Per-seat pricing: Not published
- CoSchedule: Entry price: $29/mo (annual) / $39/mo · Free plan: Yes — 1 profile, 15 posts at a time · Platforms: 11 (X a $16/profile add-on) · Bulk import: Bulk Import, up to 365 at once · Client approvals: Professional tier up (message approvals) · White-label reports: Professional tier up · Per-seat pricing: $29/mo/extra seat (Professional)
- Plann: Entry price: $15/mo · Free plan: Yes — Instagram only, 30 posts/mo · Platforms: 7 · Bulk import: Not published · Client approvals: Build tier up · White-label reports: Not published · Per-seat pricing: Users capped by plan (1, 2, 4)
- Metricool: Entry price: $20/mo (5 brands, annual) · Free plan: Yes — 1 brand · Platforms: 11 · Bulk import: ~50 / file · Client approvals: From Advanced · White-label reports: Logo from Starter; full on Custom · Per-seat pricing: No — per brand tier
- HeyOrca: Entry price: $59/mo · Free plan: Yes — 2 profiles · Platforms: 9 · Bulk import: Not published · Client approvals: Login-free approvals · White-label reports: Reports on Pro · Per-seat pricing: No — unlimited users
- SkedCast: Entry price: Free, then $15/mo · Free plan: Free — 2 accounts · Platforms: 11 · Bulk import: 2,500 / import (Agency) · Client approvals: Yes · White-label reports: Co-branded from Studio; white label from Agency · Per-seat pricing: No
CoSchedule: where it is strong
CoSchedule starts at $29/mo (annual) / $39/mo, with a free plan (1 profile, 15 posts at a time). See the full SkedCast vs CoSchedule comparison for its plans and sources.
- A marketing calendar that plans campaigns and content, not just social posts
- White labeling and client calendars on its Professional plan
- A free plan for one profile, with up to 15 posts scheduled at a time
Plann: where it is strong
Plann starts at $15/mo, with a free plan (Instagram only, 30 posts/mo). See the full SkedCast vs Plann comparison for its plans and sources.
- A genuine permanent free plan, Instagram-focused
- A visual grid planner for previewing feed layout before publishing
- AI credits included even on the free tier
Metricool: where it is strong
Metricool starts at $20/mo (5 brands, annual), with a free plan (1 brand). See the full SkedCast vs Metricool comparison for its plans and sources.
- Analytics breadth: per-network analytics, competitor tracking, hashtag tracking and unlimited history on paid plans
- Reporting: PDF and PPT reports with your own logo from Starter, plus customizable templates and a Looker Studio connector from Advanced
- A full white-label option (agency-branded platform and reports) on its custom plan, which SkedCast does not offer
HeyOrca: where it is strong
HeyOrca starts at $59/mo, with a free plan (2 profiles). See the full SkedCast vs HeyOrca comparison for its plans and sources.
- Unlimited users on every paid plan, so adding teammates never raises the bill
- Clients approve or reject posts without logging in
- Social listening, included on Pro and available as an add-on on Basic — SkedCast has no listening
What to compare
- Platform coverage against what you actually publish to
- Whether SEO tools matter enough to justify Tailwind's separate add-on pricing
- Real bulk import capacity, not just the word "bulk"
SkedCast as an alternative
SkedCast prices by connected account with no per-seat tax and imports up to 2,500 posts per upload on Agency from CSV, Sheets or AI. See the full SkedCast vs Tailwind comparison for the complete breakdown.
FAQ
- Which Tailwind alternatives have a free plan?
- Of the tools compared here, Tailwind, CoSchedule, Plann, Metricool and HeyOrca have a permanently free tier; a free trial is not counted as a free plan. SkedCast has a permanent Free plan as well — 2 connected accounts and up to 3 posts a day, no card and no time limit — and each workspace can additionally take one 7-day Studio trial.
- What do the main Tailwind alternatives cost to start?
- List entry prices as of October 2026: Tailwind $29.99/mo (Pin Scheduling), CoSchedule $29/mo (annual) / $39/mo, Plann $15/mo, Metricool $20/mo (5 brands, annual), HeyOrca $59/mo, and SkedCast Free, then $15/mo.
- Is SkedCast a good Tailwind alternative?
- For agencies or brands that need more than Pinterest, yes. For dedicated Pinterest SEO and keyword research, Tailwind's tools are a genuine strength worth weighing.
- What should I compare before switching from Tailwind?
- Platform coverage, whether SEO tools matter enough to justify separate add-on pricing, and real bulk import capacity.
- Can I migrate my scheduled Pins from Tailwind?
- See the migration guide for exactly what could and could not be confirmed about Tailwind's export options.
- Can I move from Tailwind to SkedCast?
- Yes. List your scheduled posts in a CSV, bulk import them into SkedCast, and reconnect each account through its official sign-in.
- Does SkedCast have a free plan?
- Yes. SkedCast has a permanent Free plan as well — 2 connected accounts and up to 3 posts a day, no card and no time limit — and each workspace can additionally take one 7-day Studio trial. Bulk import and the inbox are included on it.