Alternatives · Social Media
Tailwind alternatives
Tailwind compared with 5 alternatives: Later, Buffer, Metricool, Publer and SocialBee.
Tailwind is a paid product with a free trial, starting at $17.99 per Pinterest account / month, billed annually ($29.99 monthly). 3 of the 5 alternatives are free or have a free plan. 2 more offer a free trial.
5 tools · Listings checked up to Oct 17, 2026 · Where the facts come from
At a glance
| Tool | Price | Free plan | Runs on |
|---|---|---|---|
| TailwindThis tool | Free trial · from $17.99/mo | Trial only | Web, Browser extension |
| Later | Free trial · from $18.75/mo | Trial only | Web, iOS, Android, Browser extension |
| Buffer | Free plan · from $5/mo | Yes | Web, iOS, Android, Browser extension |
| Metricool | Free plan · from $20/mo | Yes | Web, iOS, Android |
| Publer | Free plan · from $4/mo | Yes | Web, iOS, Android, Browser extension |
| SocialBee | Free trial · from $29/mo | Trial only | Web, iOS, Android |
Price against what you get
Tailwind starts at $17.99 a month and scores 2.3 out of 4 on features, ease of use and platforms. 2 of the 5 alternatives on this chart score higher and start lower: Buffer and Publer.
Later and Metricool score 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 Tailwind
- Free trial · from $18.75/mo
Later
Visual social media planner with link in bio and analytics
- Later starts at $18.75 per month for up to 8 social profiles, billed annually. Tailwind starts at $17.99 per Pinterest account / month, billed annually ($29.99 monthly).
- Only Later lists iOS and Android apps.
- Later also covers shared inbox.
Suits: Creators and brands built around Instagram and TikTok
- Free plan · from $5/mo
Buffer
Social media scheduler priced by the channel, with a free plan
- Buffer starts at $5 per channel / month, billed annually ($6 billed monthly). Tailwind starts at $17.99 per Pinterest account / month, billed annually ($29.99 monthly).
- Buffer has a free plan. Tailwind does not, though it has a free trial.
- Only Buffer lists iOS and Android apps.
- Buffer also covers templates.
Suits: Solo creators and small businesses posting to a handful of accounts
- Free plan · from $20/mo
Metricool
Social media planner and analytics priced by the number of brands
- Metricool starts at $20 per month for up to 5 brands, billed annually ($25 billed monthly). Tailwind starts at $17.99 per Pinterest account / month, billed annually ($29.99 monthly).
- Metricool has a free plan. Tailwind does not, though it has a free trial.
- Only Metricool lists iOS and Android apps.
- Only Tailwind lists a browser extension.
Suits: Freelancers and small agencies paying by brand rather than by user
- Free plan · from $4/mo
Publer
Social media scheduler priced by connected accounts and members
- Publer starts at $4 per month for 1 social account, billed yearly ($5 billed monthly). Tailwind starts at $17.99 per Pinterest account / month, billed annually ($29.99 monthly).
- Publer has a free plan. Tailwind does not, though it has a free trial.
- Only Publer lists iOS and Android apps.
Suits: Solo creators who want one or two accounts for a few dollars a month
- Free trial · from $29/mo
SocialBee
Category-based social media scheduler that recycles evergreen posts
- SocialBee starts at $29 per month for up to 5 social profiles, billed monthly ($290 yearly). Tailwind starts at $17.99 per Pinterest account / month, billed annually ($29.99 monthly).
- Only SocialBee lists iOS and Android apps.
- Only Tailwind lists a browser extension.
Suits: Small businesses that want evergreen posts to keep circulating
Limits worth knowing in Tailwind
- Current plans cover Pinterest only; Instagram and Facebook scheduling are limited to legacy plans no longer sold.
- Pinterest SEO and Pinterest Engagement are each $11.99 a month billed yearly ($14.99 monthly) when bought on their own.
- Each plan has a monthly credit allowance that does not carry over; extra credits cost $10 per 100.
- Every Pinterest account needs its own subscription, and the free start is a one-time set of actions, not a free plan.
Common questions
What are the alternatives to Tailwind?
The alternatives to Tailwind in this directory are Later, Buffer, Metricool, Publer and SocialBee. Each one has a side-by-side comparison with Tailwind.
Is there a free alternative to Tailwind?
Yes. Buffer, Metricool and Publer have a free plan alongside paid ones.
Which Tailwind alternatives work on Android?
The Tailwind listing does not include an Android app. Later, Buffer, Metricool, Publer and SocialBee list one.
Which Tailwind alternatives work on iOS?
The Tailwind listing does not include an iOS app. Later, Buffer, Metricool, Publer and SocialBee list one.
When were these prices checked?
Every listing on this page was checked on Oct 17, 2026, against the pages it cites. Vendors change prices without notice, so confirm on their site before you buy.