At a glance
| PilotPost | Tailwind | |
|---|---|---|
| Focus | Many networks from one calendar | |
| Starting price for scheduling | €19 per month (Starter) | US$17.99 per month billed yearly, or US$29.99 billed monthly (Pin Scheduling & Creation, per Pinterest account) |
| Free option | 7-day free trial of Starter | Free option available; see their pricing page for limits |
| Team members | Included: 1 on Starter, 5 on Pro, 20 on Agency | See their pricing page |
| Networks | Facebook, Instagram, Threads, LinkedIn, X, TikTok, YouTube, Pinterest, Telegram, Bluesky and WhatsApp Business | |
| AI help | Yes: write, improve and shorten captions, plus hashtags | Yes: Ghostwriter drafts Pin titles, descriptions, images and alt text (uses monthly credits) |
| Pinterest keyword research and Pin boosting | No | Yes, as separate Pinterest SEO and Engagement plans |
| Inbox for comments | Yes | See their pricing page |
Tailwind details are from its own pricing page, checked October 2026. Prices can change, so check Tailwind's website for the latest.
The main difference: one network in depth vs many networks in one place
Tailwind's plans are built around Pinterest and priced per Pinterest account: Pin scheduling and creation, Pinterest keyword research, and Pin engagement tools are sold as separate plans or as a bundle.
PilotPost publishes to Pinterest too, but it does not have Pinterest-specific tools. Instead it brings all your networks into one calendar, one posting queue and one inbox for comments, with team members included in every plan.
When Tailwind is the better choice
If Pinterest is your main source of traffic, for example as a blogger, a recipe creator or an online shop, Tailwind's Pinterest-only features (SmartSchedule, Ghostwriter for Pins, keyword research and Pin boosting) go far deeper than a general scheduler. For Pinterest-heavy marketers it is the specialist tool.
When PilotPost is the better choice
PilotPost suits creators, small businesses and agencies whose audience is spread across several networks and who want to plan Facebook, Instagram, Threads, LinkedIn, X, TikTok, YouTube, Pinterest, Telegram, Bluesky and WhatsApp Business in one place, reply to comments in one inbox and share the work with a team.
You can try it free for 7 days on the Starter plan and cancel any time before the trial ends.
Frequently asked questions
Is PilotPost cheaper than Tailwind?
For Pinterest alone, Tailwind's scheduling plan can cost less (US$17.99 per month billed yearly). If you also post to other networks, PilotPost's €19 Starter plan covers up to 5 networks in one subscription (prices checked November 2026).
Can PilotPost schedule Pinterest Pins?
Yes. Pinterest is one of the networks PilotPost publishes to. It does not have Pinterest-specific tools such as keyword research or Pin boosting.
Can I use PilotPost and Tailwind together?
Yes. Some marketers use Tailwind for in-depth Pinterest work and PilotPost to plan and publish to their other networks, reply to comments and report on results.