Alternatives · Keyword Research
Pinterest Trends alternatives
As of Oct 23, 2026, the highest-graded Pinterest Trends alternative is Google Trends (3.0 GPA). It's also the best free one.
Pinterest Trends compared with 5 alternatives: Google Trends, PinClicks, Exploding Topics, Treendly and Glimpse.
Pinterest Trends is free to use. 4 of the 5 alternatives are free or have a free plan. One more offers a free trial.
Listings checked up to Oct 23, 2026 · Where the facts come from
At a glance
| Tool | Price | Free plan | Runs on |
|---|---|---|---|
| Pinterest TrendsThis tool | Free | Free | Web |
| Google Trends | Free | Free | Web |
| PinClicks | Free trial · from $29/mo | Trial only | Web, Browser extension |
| Exploding Topics | Free plan · from $39/mo | Yes | Web |
| Treendly | Free plan · from $99/yr | Yes | Web, Browser extension |
| Glimpse | Free plan | Yes | Web, Browser extension |
Price against what you get
Pinterest Trends has no paid plan and scores 2.3 out of 4 on features, ease of use and platforms. None of the 4 alternatives on this chart both scores higher and starts lower.
Treendly scores higher without starting lower.
Features, ease of use and platforms, averaged
What paid plans start at, a month (each step along is roughly double) →
- The best score at each price
- Has a free plan
- No free plan
How each one differs from Pinterest Trends
Google Trends
Free charts of relative Google search interest by time and place
- Google Trends is free.
Suits: Checking whether interest in a topic is rising, falling or seasonal
PinClicks
Pinterest keyword research, pin stats and search rank tracking
- PinClicks starts at $29 per month.
- PinClicks has no free plan, only a free trial, unlike Pinterest Trends.
- PinClicks also lists a browser extension.
- PinClicks also covers rank tracking.
- PinClicks does not cover research, which Pinterest Trends does.
Suits: Bloggers who get much of their traffic from Pinterest
Exploding Topics
Database of rising topics, products and startups, by search growth
- Exploding Topics starts at $39 per month for 100 tracked trends (billing basis not shown).
- Exploding Topics does not cover research, which Pinterest Trends does.
Suits: Content teams choosing topics before they become crowded
Treendly
Trend discovery tool for spotting rising topics and keywords early
- Treendly starts at $99 per year ($29 billed monthly).
- Treendly also lists a browser extension.
- Treendly does not cover research, which Pinterest Trends does.
Suits: Bloggers and SEO writers looking for topics before they get competitive
Glimpse
Google Trends add-on with absolute search volume and trend discovery
- Glimpse also lists a browser extension.
- Glimpse does not cover research, which Pinterest Trends does.
Suits: People who already use Google Trends and want real search numbers
Limits worth knowing in Pinterest Trends
- Covers Pinterest activity only, and charts show relative interest from 0 to 100 rather than search counts.
- History goes back about two years, and some features are in testing and available only in certain regions.
- Audience trends need a business account with a large enough audience, and new business accounts are created on a desktop computer.
- There is no in-app view: Pinterest says to open Trends in a desktop or mobile browser.
Common questions
What are the alternatives to Pinterest Trends?
The alternatives to Pinterest Trends in this directory are Google Trends, PinClicks, Exploding Topics, Treendly and Glimpse. Each one has a side-by-side comparison with Pinterest Trends.
Is there a free alternative to Pinterest Trends?
Yes. Google Trends is free to use. Exploding Topics, Treendly and Glimpse have a free plan alongside paid ones.
When were these prices checked?
Every listing on this page was checked on Oct 23, 2026, against the pages it cites. Vendors change prices without notice, so confirm on their site before you buy.