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MavSocial vs Tailwind
Last updated 4 June 2026
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MavSocial pairs scheduling with unusually strong digital asset management, including a built-in stock photo library, plus a social inbox and approval workflows. The catch is the network list: it covers the big names but skips TikTok and Pinterest.
- From
- $24 /mo
- Free plan
Tailwind is a visual-social specialist: it grew up on Pinterest, added Instagram and Facebook, and pairs scheduling with AI that writes posts and designs images. It publishes to just those three networks, runs flat plans from a free tier up to $49.99 a month on annual billing, and ignores X, LinkedIn, and TikTok entirely.
- From
- $17.99 /mo
- Free plan
Bottom line
MavSocial and Tailwind both cover the basics; the right one comes down to how you post. MavSocial is the stronger pick for Teams that want strong digital asset management built into the scheduler; choose Tailwind for Pinterest and Instagram creators and small businesses.
Features compared
| Feature | MavSocial | Tailwind |
|---|---|---|
| AI captions | Not assessed | Yes |
| Basic analytics | Yes | Yes |
| Advanced reports | Yes | Yes |
| Bulk upload | Yes | Yes |
| Evergreen recycling | No | Yes |
| Team roles | Yes | Yes |
| Approvals | Yes | No |
| Link in bio | No | Yes |
Platforms compared
| Network | MavSocial | Tailwind |
|---|---|---|
| Auto | Auto | |
| Auto | Auto | |
| X (Twitter) | Auto | No |
| Auto | No | |
| No | Auto | |
| YouTube | Auto | No |
| Google Business | Auto | No |
Pricing
MavSocial
Advanced
$29 /mo
$24/mo 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$78 /mo
$65/mo 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
$249 /mo
$208/mo 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
$399 /mo
$333/mo billed annually
- 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.
- Prices are USD, read off the live pricing page and cross-checked against current third-party listings.
Tailwind
Free Forever
Free
- Seats
- 1
- Accounts
- 1
- Scheduled posts
- 5
- 1 account, 1 user, 5 posts a month across Instagram, Pinterest, and Facebook
- 5 Tailwind credits and 5 post designs a month
- Smart.bio link, basic analytics
Pro
$29.99 /mo
$17.99/mo billed annually
- Seats
- 1
- Accounts
- 1
- Scheduled posts
- 150
- $29.99/mo, $17.99 on annual (save $144/yr)
- 1 account, 1 user, 150 posts a month
- 150 Tailwind credits, 200 post designs, advanced analytics, Smart.bio
Advanced
$54.99 /mo
$29.99/mo billed annually
- Seats
- 2
- Accounts
- 2
- Scheduled posts
- 300
- $54.99/mo, $29.99 on annual (save $300/yr)
- 2 accounts, 2 users, 300 posts a month
- 300 Tailwind credits, unlimited post designs, advanced analytics
Max
$99.99 /mo
$49.99/mo billed annually
- Seats
- 5
- Accounts
- 3
- Scheduled posts
- Unlimited
- $99.99/mo, $49.99 on annual (save $600/yr)
- 3 accounts, 5 users, unlimited posts a month
- 1,000 Tailwind credits, unlimited post designs, advanced analytics
- Flat, quota-bundled plans: each tier bundles a number of accounts (social profiles), monthly posts, Tailwind credits, and users. Publishing is limited to Instagram, Pinterest, and Facebook; there's no X, LinkedIn, TikTok, or YouTube.
- There's a genuine Free Forever plan (1 account, 5 posts a month) and no separate trial; you upgrade when you outgrow it.
- Annual billing is steeply discounted, 40% to 50% off, so Pro is $17.99 a month, Advanced $29.99, and Max $49.99.
- Tailwind Credits power the AI features (Ghostwriter writing and Tailwind Create designs) and refill at about $10 per 100 credits when you run out.
- Separately, Tailwind sells Pinterest-only products (Pin Scheduling and Creation, Pinterest SEO, Pinterest Engagement) priced per Pinterest account; the plans above are the main multi-network suite. Nonprofits get 50% off.
- Prices are USD, read off the live pricing page by toggling monthly and annual and cross-checked against current third-party listings.
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
- No TikTok or Pinterest, a serious coverage gap
- No evergreen recycling, link-in-bio, or broad listening
- Approval workflows and permissions are Business-only
- Network list is short next to its rivals
Tailwind
- Best-in-class for Pinterest, with SmartSchedule, SmartLoop, and Communities
- AI that both writes posts (Ghostwriter) and designs images (Tailwind Create)
- Instagram feed planner and Smart.bio link-in-bio built in
- Genuine free plan and steep annual discounts
- Only publishes to Pinterest, Instagram, and Facebook
- AI features are metered by credits that cost extra to top up
- No social inbox or approval workflows
- Not built for agencies or client management
MavSocial vs Tailwind: FAQ
- Is MavSocial or Tailwind cheaper?
- Tailwind is cheaper to start, from $17.99 against $24 for MavSocial. The unit each one charges by differs, so the real bill depends on how many channels or seats you run.
- Does MavSocial or Tailwind have a free plan?
- Tailwind has a free plan; MavSocial does not, though it offers a 14-day trial.
- 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 and Instagram creators and small businesses. We don't score them; the right call comes down to how you post.