Tailwind
Pinterest and Instagram scheduler that drives traffic
Tailwind is a Pinterest-focused social media marketing platform that helps businesses design, schedule, and optimize Pins with AI-powered tools. As Pinterest's longest-standing developer partner since 2012, Tailwind customers generate 100 million clicks from Pinterest each month.
The platform combines smart scheduling with AI copywriting, SmartPin automated drafting, post design templates, and analytics. Tailwind Communities connect you with other creators for content amplification and cross-promotion.
Pricing Plans:
- Free Forever: $0 – 5 credits/month, 5 posts, 1 account, 5 post designs
- Pro: $29.99/month ($17.99 annual) – 150 credits, 150 posts, 1 account, 200 post designs, 5 communities, analytics
- Advanced: $54.99/month ($29.99 annual) – 300 credits, 300 posts, 2 accounts, unlimited designs and communities
- Max: $99.99/month ($49.99 annual) – 1,000 credits, unlimited posts, 3 accounts, 5 users
Tool Summary
| Value Rating | ★★★★ (4/5) |
| Price Tier | Freemium |
| Cost | $ (1/5) |
| Category | AI Social Media Tools |
Features
- SmartPin: AI automatically drafts unique Pins each week for your products or URLs
- AI Copywriting: Generate engaging Pin descriptions and captions with built-in copywriting AI
- Smart Scheduling: Optimal posting times based on audience engagement data
- Post Designer: Create professional Pin designs with templates and customization tools
- Tailwind Communities: Connect with creators for cross-promotion and content amplification
- Multi-Platform Posting: Schedule content across Instagram, Pinterest, and Facebook
- Smart.bio: Custom link-in-bio page for driving traffic from social profiles
- Advanced Analytics: Track performance, engagement, and growth metrics
- Paid Ads Integration: Easy paid advertising tools built into the platform
Common Use Cases
- Bloggers: Schedule Pinterest pins to drive consistent traffic to blog posts and grow audience
- E-commerce Brands: Showcase products on Pinterest and Instagram with automated posting schedules
- Content Creators: Maintain consistent social media presence without daily manual posting
- Marketing Agencies: Manage multiple client accounts with team collaboration features
- Small Businesses: Build brand awareness and customer engagement on visual platforms cost-effectively
Pros ✅
- Pinterest's longest-standing developer partner since 2012—deepest Pinterest integration available
- 100 million clicks generated monthly by Tailwind customers—proven at massive scale
- Free forever plan available—no credit card required to start
- AI-powered SmartPin and copywriting tools save hours of manual content creation
- Tailwind Communities enable organic reach amplification through creator networks
- Multi-platform support: Instagram, Pinterest, and Facebook from one dashboard
Cons ❌
- Primarily Pinterest-focused—less useful for brands not active on Pinterest
- Free plan severely limited to 5 posts and 5 credits per month
- No public API or developer access for custom integrations
- No MCP server integration available
- Credit-based system means heavy users may exhaust credits before month end
- Lacks TikTok and LinkedIn support—missing key social platforms