The best Pinterest schedulers let you create Pins in batches and publish them automatically over days or weeks, so your boards stay fresh without daily effort. Pinterest-first tools add keyword research and Pin design, while social media suites schedule Pinterest alongside your other channels. Nine options follow in no particular order.
Pinterest works more like a search engine than a social feed, and Pins keep sending traffic long after you post them. That's why steady, regular pinning matters more than one big burst.
The nine schedulers below are listed alphabetically and in no particular order, and every description comes from the tool's own website, read this week. If you're still deciding whether the platform is worth your time, my piece on whether Pinterest is still worth it for small businesses answers that first.
Pin planners at a glance
In the free plan column, Yes means the tool's own site names a free plan, a free account, a free allowance or an open source version. Trial only means a time-limited trial. Not stated means the pages I read named neither, even where there's a button inviting you to start for free.
| Tool | Type | Good for | Free plan |
|---|---|---|---|
| Buffer | Multi-platform social media scheduler | Pinterest next to other social channels | Not stated |
| Later | Social media scheduling and influencer platform | Planning and auto posting Pins | Trial only |
| Metricool | Social media management and analytics tool | Pinterest planning with detailed reports | Yes |
| Pallyy | Social media scheduler for agencies | Scheduling for many clients at once | Trial only |
| Pin Generator | Automated Pinterest marketing tool | AI Pins from catalogues or feeds | Not stated |
| Planable | Collaboration-first social media management | Team approvals before Pins publish | Not stated |
| Sked | Social media management with approvals | Sign-off built into scheduling | Trial only |
| SocialPilot | Social media management and scheduling tool | Managing many accounts at scale | Trial only |
| Tailwind | Pinterest growth tool | Pinterest keyword research and Pin design | Not stated |
Nine tools for planning Pins
Buffer
Best for: Small businesses that want Pinterest scheduling in the same simple planner they use for Instagram, Facebook and Threads.
Later
Best for: Brands that plan visually and want Pins auto posted, with influencer marketing tools from the same company.
Metricool
Best for: Freelancers who want Pinterest scheduling backed by reports, campaign dashboards and an approval system for clients.
Pallyy
Best for: Agencies that plan every client's posts in one place and get sign-off from a shared link before Pins go live.
Pin Generator
Best for: Bloggers and shops that want AI-made Pins generated from product catalogues or RSS feeds and scheduled on autopilot.
Planable
Best for: Teams that need colleagues or clients to review and approve Pinterest content in a shared calendar before it publishes.
Sked
Best for: Brands with several reviewers that want approvals built into their scheduling rather than chased over email.
SocialPilot
Best for: Agencies and franchises that manage social media at scale and want Pinterest in the same scheduling workflow.
Tailwind
Best for: Pinterest-first businesses that want keyword research, a Pin creator and a scheduler built specifically for Pinterest growth.
Where native Pin scheduling runs out
You may not need a tool at all if you only pin occasionally. Pinterest Business help explains that with a business account you can schedule a Pin up to 30 days in advance, one Pin at a time, with up to 10 Pins scheduled. Once a Pin is scheduled you can change the publish date, title, board, description and link, but you can't edit the image or video.
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That's plenty for a handful of Pins a month, and it's free with the business account you probably already have. A dedicated scheduler earns its place when you want more than ten Pins queued, want to publish in bulk, or need someone else to review your Pins before they go live.
Pin-focused apps or one calendar for every channel
Pinterest-first tools focus on the things that grow Pinterest traffic: keyword research, Pin design, smart scheduling and sometimes automatic Pins made from your products or blog posts. Social media suites schedule Pinterest next to Instagram, Facebook and LinkedIn in one calendar.
Bloggers and shops that live on Pinterest traffic usually do better with a Pinterest-first tool, because keyword research and Pin design are built in. Agencies and busy teams that post everywhere often prefer one suite for every channel, so nothing slips between apps and clients see one calendar.
Things to check in a Pin planning tool
- How many Pins can I queue at once?
- Can it create Pins from my blog posts or products automatically?
- Does it help with Pinterest keyword research?
- Can clients or colleagues approve Pins before they publish?
- Will it schedule my other social channels too?
- Does it show which Pins and boards drive clicks?
When your Pin rhythm needs a reset
- Every Pin goes out on one day. Spread them through the week.
- Titles have no keywords. Write them like search terms.
- Old Pins link to dead pages. Update or redirect them.
- The same image repeats. Make fresh designs for good posts.
Do you make a Pinterest scheduler? Tool makers can ask to be considered for a featured place on this list.
My plain advice on picking a Pin planner
Start with Pinterest's own scheduler and see whether ten queued Pins is enough. If it isn't, move to a tool, batch your Pins once a week and spread them out rather than publishing them all at once. Fresh, keyword-rich Pins on a steady rhythm beat a busy weekend followed by silence.
Then put your energy into the Pins themselves. My Pinterest marketing strategy guide covers what to pin, and this step-by-step on creating a Pin helps if you're just starting.
Frequently asked questions
What is a Pinterest scheduler?
A Pinterest scheduler lets you create Pins in advance and publishes them automatically at the dates and times you choose.
Can I schedule Pins on Pinterest itself?
Yes. Pinterest Business help says business accounts can schedule a Pin up to 30 days ahead, with up to 10 Pins scheduled at a time.
Are there free Pinterest schedulers?
Some tools name a free account or free plan, and others offer trials. The free plan column above shows what each tool's own site says.
Can I edit a scheduled Pin?
On Pinterest you can change the date, title, board, description and link of a scheduled Pin, but not the image or video.
How often should I post on Pinterest?
Little and often works better than big bursts. A scheduler helps you keep a steady rhythm without logging in every day.
Do I need a business account to schedule Pins?
Pinterest's own scheduling is available with a business account, and most third-party tools connect to one as well.
