Metricool Alternatives for Pinterest (2026 Comparison)

Metricool alternatives for Pinterest, compared

Six tools people use instead of Metricool when Pinterest matters. None of them matches Metricool's reports across many networks, so keep it if dashboards are why you use it. Made to Spark is our product.

Tool	Best for	Makes the pin images?	Pinterest scheduling	Starting price (as of October 2026)
Made to Spark	Bloggers and shops that get traffic from Pinterest	Yes. Template pins from your page photos (no credits on a plan) or AI pins (1 credit each)	Yes, to your boards through Pinterest's official API. Nothing posts until you approve it	From $12 a month (Lite plan)
Tailwind	Pinterest-first marketers who want a long-standing Pinterest scheduler	Yes, on its Pin Scheduling & Creation plan	Yes, Pinterest is its main focus	$29.99 a month, or $17.99 a month billed yearly (Pin Scheduling & Creation)
Pinterest's own scheduler	A few pins a week with no extra tool	No. You upload a finished image	Up to 30 days ahead, 10 scheduled pins at a time, business account needed	No cost, built into Pinterest
Buffer	A simple queue for Pinterest and other networks	No. You upload a finished image	Yes, for Pinterest business and personal accounts	$0 plan for 3 channels (10 queued posts each); paid plans from $5 a month per channel billed yearly ($6 monthly)
Later	Instagram-led creators and brands who also post to Pinterest	No. It brings in Canva designs and does basic edits like crop and text	Yes, with auto-publishing and pin click tracking	From $18.75 a month billed yearly, or $25 monthly (Starter)
Publer	Scheduling to many networks with a design editor built in	No. You design each pin in its editor or with Canva inside Publer	Yes, alongside other networks	Has a $0 plan; see their pricing page for paid plans

Prices and features from each tool's own website, checked October 2026. They change often, so check before you buy. Sources: madetospark.com/pricing, tailwindapp.com/pricing, help.pinterest.com, buffer.com/pricing, later.com/pricing, publer.com/plans.

Made to Spark

Pick Made to Spark if making the pins is the slow part and Pinterest is your main channel. Skip it if you need reports or other networks: it only does Pinterest and has no analytics dashboards.

Tailwind

Pick Tailwind if you want a Pinterest-first tool with a long track record and are fine paying more. Its Pinterest SEO and engagement tools are sold as separate plans.

Pinterest's own scheduler

Pick it if you post a handful of pins and already have the images. Pinterest's own analytics cover your pins too.

Buffer

Pick Buffer if you want a plain, low-cost scheduler across several networks and you make your images somewhere else.

Later

Pick Later if Instagram is your main channel and you still want some analytics. Its Pinterest analytics go back 3 months on every plan.

Publer

Pick Publer if you want one scheduler for many networks and like designing each visual yourself. On its $0 plan, a Pinterest account needs 100 followers or a claimed website.

Made to Spark vs Metricool: the short answer

If you manage several social channels and need reports, Metricool is the better fit. If the hard part is producing enough Pinterest pins, Made to Spark makes them from your posts, products or links and schedules them to your boards.

M Metricool is a good fit if…

You manage several social channels and need analytics in one dashboard
You want competitor analysis and client reports
You want one content planner across networks
You are happy designing your visuals and need to publish and measure them

Made to Spark is a better fit if…

You need a tool that makes the pins, not only plans and measures them
You want several pin designs for each post or product
You want pins for a whole site in one batch on the Solo and Growth plans
Pinterest is your main channel

Made to Spark vs Metricool

Keep Metricool for dashboards and cross-network planning. Use Made to Spark when you need Pinterest pin designs and a Pinterest schedule.

Feature	Metricool	Made to Spark
Analytics Performance reports	Multi-platform dashboards and reports	Not the focus: keep Metricool for this
Pinterest pin design Making the graphic	You design it in its editor, Canva or Adobe Express	AI and template pins made from your link or photos
Pins per link Designs in one run	One post per visual you create	Up to 5 pins per URL
Pin titles and descriptions Pinterest copy	You write them or use its AI assistant	Written from your page, editable before publishing
Pinterest scheduling Queue to boards	Yes, alongside other networks	Visual calendar with your boards (plan daily limits)
Other social networks Instagram, Facebook, LinkedIn, TikTok	Yes, this is where Metricool shines	Pinterest-focused
Pins for a whole site Many pages in one batch	Not a pin generator	Sitemap or list of links on Solo and Growth

Metricool details are based on its public website as of October 2026. Features change, so check Metricool’s site for the latest.

Source: metricool.com/pricing, checked October 2026.

Make the pins, then measure them anywhere

Create and schedule your Pinterest pins in Made to Spark, and keep reading the numbers in the tool you already use.

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Paste a link or upload photos

Use a blog post, a product page, an Etsy shop link or your own images.
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Pick from up to five designs

Each pin comes with a title, description and alt text you can edit.
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Schedule to your boards

Choose a board and a day on the calendar, or drag a pin to another day later.

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Plan pins on one calendar, then publish through the official Pinterest API. About the scheduler

Pins made with Made to Spark

AI pins and template pins, each made from a real page with its title and description written.

Template pins

Your own photos in ready-made layouts

Magazine Cover Pinterest template example: a fashion pin titled "Fall Capsule Wardrobe: 15 Pieces, 30 Outfits"

Sticker Script Band Pinterest template example: a breakfast recipe pin titled "Quick & Easy Blueberry Pancakes"

Number Badge Card Pinterest template example: a travel pin titled "7 Must-Visit European Summer Getaways"

Arch Frame Pinterest template example: a home decor pin titled "Cozy Boho Bedroom Ideas: Warm Neutral Style"

Tilted Band Pinterest template example: a recipe pin titled "Ultimate Greek Salad Recipe (Easy Homemade Dressing)"

Script Hero Box Pinterest template example: a travel pin titled "Best Things to Do in Lisbon, Portugal"

Torn Paper Badge Pinterest template example: a home decor pin titled "29 Textured Bathroom Rug Ideas: Comfort Underfoot for Small Baths"

Ruled Top Band + Tab Pinterest template example: a wedding pin titled "Elegant Fall Wedding Table Ideas"

AI pins

New images designed for your content

AI Pinterest pin example: Creamy Tuscan Chicken Pasta

AI Pinterest pin example: Best Things To Do In Kyoto

AI Pinterest pin example: Cozy Small Living Room Ideas

AI Pinterest pin example: Save Money On Groceries Fast

AI Pinterest pin example: Full Body No Equipment Workout

AI Pinterest pin example: Easy Fall Crafts For Kids

AI Pinterest pin example: Simple Morning Skincare Routine

AI Pinterest pin example: Easy Sheet Pan Dinners

How the pin generator works

What customers say

“Hi my name is Linda and I am an Amazon Associate posting pins to Pinterest. Madetospark is an awesome product. Very intuitive to use, and trust me I am not the smartest cookie in the bunch. However, Paul has been an amazing help. If you are in doubt, I would definitely recommend Madetospark to anyone who is generating pins.”

Linda T Amazon Associate

Questions about Made to Spark and Metricool

What is the best Metricool alternative for Pinterest?

If you used Metricool mostly for Pinterest and making the pins is the slow part, Made to Spark makes them from your posts or products and schedules them. Tailwind is a Pinterest-first scheduler. If you need one dashboard for many networks, stay with Metricool or look at Later, since Made to Spark has no analytics.

Can I schedule Pinterest pins without a paid tool?

Yes. Pinterest's own scheduler lets a business account schedule a pin up to 30 days ahead, with up to 10 pins waiting at a time. Metricool's $0 plan also covers Pinterest, with up to 20 scheduled posts a month. None of these make the pin images for you.

How is Made to Spark different from Metricool?

Metricool is an analytics and planning platform for many social networks. Made to Spark focuses on Pinterest: it makes the pin designs from your pages or photos, writes the titles and descriptions, and schedules the pins to your boards.

Does Made to Spark have analytics like Metricool?

No. Made to Spark does not replace Metricool reports. Keep Metricool if you need analytics across your social channels.

Can Made to Spark schedule pins to Pinterest?

Yes. Connect Pinterest, pick a board for each pin and place it on the calendar. Scheduled pins are published through the official Pinterest API.

Can I use Made to Spark alongside Metricool?

Yes. Use Made to Spark to make and schedule Pinterest pins, and Metricool to follow results across all your channels.

What image sources does Made to Spark support?

AI images, images from the page you link, and your own uploads, including finished pins you designed elsewhere.

How much does Made to Spark cost?

Plans start at $12 a month, or about $9 a month billed yearly. Every plan includes pin creation, pin copy and Pinterest scheduling. Larger plans add more AI credits, more pins per day and bulk pin creation.

Can I try Made to Spark before subscribing?

Yes. Every account starts with a 7-day trial: make template pins from your posts or products with the titles and descriptions written, and schedule them to Pinterest. No credit card is required. Every plan also comes with a 7-day refund if you have used fewer than 20 credits.

Other comparisons

Made to Spark vs Tailwind Made to Spark vs Canva Made to Spark vs Publer Made to Spark vs SocialBee Made to Spark vs PinGenerator Made to Spark vs ContentGoblin Made to Spark vs Pin Ready Pro

Give Metricool more pins to measure

Paste a link, pick your favorite designs, and put them on your Pinterest calendar.

Create your first pins

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Metricool alternatives for Pinterest. Including one that makes the pins.