Head to head
MavSocial vs Tailwind
Last updated 4 June 2026
MavSocial combines digital asset management with campaign scheduling, evergreen queues and engagement. Official pages also advertise listening, sentiment and competitor analysis. Confirm the exact networks and plan entitlements needed.
- From
- $24a month, billed yearly
- Free scheduling
- No
Tailwind now sells Pinterest-only tools for new subscribers: scheduling and creation, SEO, engagement, or a bundle. Instagram and Facebook remain legacy-plan capabilities. Free onboarding actions are finite and do not reset monthly.
- From
- $17.99per Pinterest account a month, billed yearly
- Free scheduling
- No
Bottom line
Tailwind is the pick for Pinterest-focused marketers, and it's the cheaper start, from $17.99 per Pinterest account a month, billed yearly. MavSocial fits teams that want strong digital asset management built into the scheduler better, and it reaches X (Twitter) and LinkedIn among others, which Tailwind doesn't.
Tailwind starts cheaper, $17.99 per Pinterest account a month, billed yearly against $24 a month, billed yearly for MavSocial. They bill on different units, so the real gap depends on how much you run. MavSocial adds a social inbox that Tailwind leaves out.
Key differences
Where the two actually diverge, before the full tables.
- Tailwind starts at $17.99 per Pinterest account a month, billed yearly, MavSocial at $24 a month, billed yearly.
- MavSocial posts to 6 networks, Tailwind to 1.
- Only MavSocial reaches X (Twitter), LinkedIn, YouTube, and Google Business.
- MavSocial has a social inbox; Tailwind doesn't.
Features compared
| Feature | MavSocial | Tailwind |
|---|---|---|
| AI captions | Not assessed | Yes |
| Basic analytics | Yes | Yes |
| Advanced reports | Yes | Yes |
| Bulk upload | Yes | Yes |
| Evergreen recycling | Yes | Not confirmed |
| Team roles | Yes | Not confirmed |
| Approvals | Yes | Not confirmed |
| Link in bio | No | Legacy only |
Platforms compared
| Network | MavSocial | Tailwind |
|---|---|---|
| Auto | Legacy only | |
| Auto | Legacy only | |
| X (Twitter) | Auto | No |
| Auto | No | |
| TikTok | Not confirmed | No |
| Not confirmed | Auto | |
| YouTube | Auto | No |
| Google Business | Auto | No |
Pricing
Prices use each tool’s billing unit. Annual equivalents are labeled as billed yearly; scaling rows show monthly costs and available annual rates.
No free plan; 14-day trial.
- Lowest public entry price
- $24 a month, billed yearly
Whole-plan price; it doesn't scale per unit.
No free plan; trial advertised.
- 1 unit · Pin Scheduling & Creation
- $29.99/mo~$17.99/mo annual
Lowest priced plan at each shown workload. Check the plan's included features before choosing it.
MavSocial
Advanced
$24 a month billed annually
- Seats
- 1
- Accounts
- 10
- Scheduled posts
- Unlimited
- $29/mo, $24 on annual
- 1 user, 10 social profiles
- Publishing, social inbox, reporting, digital asset management
Pro
Popular$65 a month billed annually
- Seats
- 3
- Accounts
- 30
- Scheduled posts
- Unlimited
- $78/mo, $65 on annual
- 3 users, 30 social profiles
- Adds team collaboration and campaign planning
Business
$208 a month billed annually
- Seats
- 5
- Accounts
- 40
- Scheduled posts
- Unlimited
- $249/mo, $208 on annual
- 5 users, 40 social profiles
- Adds team and permission management and approval workflows
- Extra profiles $6-$7/mo, extra users $20-$24/mo
Enterprise
$333 a month billed annually
- Seats
- Not confirmed
- Accounts
- Not confirmed
- Scheduled posts
- Unlimited
- From $399/mo, $333 on annual
- Fully customizable users and profiles
- Dedicated support
- Flat, quota-bundled plans: each tier bundles users and social profiles. On Business you can add extras, at about $6-$7 a month per profile and $20-$24 a month per user.
- There's no free plan, only a 14-day trial, no card required.
- Annual billing saves roughly two months: Advanced works out to $24 a month, Pro $65, Business $208, Enterprise from $333.
- MavSocial's distinctive feature is its digital asset management, with a built-in stock photo library; its weak spot is the network list.
- USD tariffs are published on the official pricing page; confirm the required plan entitlements.
Tailwind
Pin Scheduling & Creation
$17.99 per Pinterest account a month billed annually
- Accounts
- 1
- Per Pinterest account; 300 monthly credits
Bundle
$29.98 per Pinterest account a month billed annually
- Accounts
- 1
- All three tools; 400 monthly credits per Pinterest account
- New subscriptions changed September 25, 2026. Pro, Advanced and Max are legacy plans; current plans are per Pinterest account.
- Free access consists of one-time trial actions, not a recurring monthly publishing allowance.
- Scheduling uses one credit per Pin; AI, keyword research and Turbo also consume credits. Extra 100-credit packs cost USD10.
- Annual prices shown are monthly equivalents charged annually; each additional Pinterest account requires its own subscription.
- Separate non-scheduler modules: Pinterest SEO USD14.99 monthly / USD11.99 annual-equivalent and Pinterest Engagement at the same rates, each with 50 monthly credits. These are not scheduler entry plans.
What it really costs
Monthly cost by unit count. Per-unit tiers grow with usage; flat tiers keep their whole-plan price within the published allowance.
| units | Pin Scheduling & Creation | Bundle |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | $29.99/mo | $44.98/mo |
| 3 | $89.97/mo | $134.94/mo |
| 5 | $149.95/mo | $224.90/mo |
| 10 | $299.90/mo | $449.80/mo |
| 25 | $749.75/mo | $1,124.50/mo |
| 50 | $1,499.50/mo | $2,249/mo |
Monthly billing.
Pros and cons
MavSocial
- Strong digital asset management with a built-in stock library
- Social inbox, campaign reporting, and approval workflows
- Flat, reasonable pricing with add-ons on Business
- 24/7 support advertised across plans
- Exact listening, competitor and inbox entitlements need confirmation
- Network coverage should be demonstrated for the intended workflow
- Business approval and permission requirements can raise the eligible tier
Tailwind
- Modular Pinterest tools
- Smart scheduling and Pin spacing
- Website sync and AI-assisted Pin creation
- Current plans are Pinterest-only
- Each Pinterest account is billed separately
- Publishing and other actions share credits
- Legacy-plan migration changes capabilities
MavSocial vs Tailwind: FAQ
- Is MavSocial or Tailwind cheaper?
- Tailwind is cheaper to start, from $17.99 per Pinterest account a month, billed yearly against $24 a month, billed yearly for MavSocial. Billing terms and included workloads can differ, so compare the required accounts and features.
- Does MavSocial or Tailwind have a free plan?
- Neither has a free plan. At least one advertises a trial. Check each current trial offer and billing terms.
- Which is better, MavSocial or Tailwind?
- MavSocial is the stronger pick for teams that want strong digital asset management built into the scheduler, while Tailwind is the better fit for Pinterest-focused marketers. We don't score them; the right call comes down to how you post.