Later is a solid social media scheduler, but its Pinterest functionality has always been secondary to its Instagram focus. Here are the best Later alternatives specifically for Pinterest in 2026.
Later’s Pinterest Limitations
- No pin creation from URLs — you have to design your pins elsewhere and upload them
- No RSS automation — can’t automatically create pins from new blog posts
- No AI title suggestions — you write every title manually
- No Pinterest-specific templates — general social media layouts, not Pinterest-native designs
- Price: Later’s plans start at $18/month even for basic Pinterest scheduling
If Pinterest is your primary focus, Later’s feature set is weaker than Pinterest-first tools.
Best Later Alternatives for Pinterest
1. PinPublish — Best Pinterest-First Alternative
PinPublish is built specifically for Pinterest and covers what Later lacks:
- URL-to-pin creation — paste any URL and get a scheduled pin in 60 seconds
- 305+ Pinterest-native templates — all sized correctly for Pinterest’s feed
- AI title generation — keyword-optimised titles based on your content
- RSS automation — auto-creates pins when you publish new content
- Free plan — 400 credits/month, no card needed
If Pinterest is your focus, PinPublish does more for Pinterest than Later at a lower starting price.
2. Tailwind — Best for Pinterest + SmartSchedule
Tailwind was built for Pinterest first and has more Pinterest-specific scheduling features than Later:
- SmartSchedule optimises publish times based on your audience’s activity
- Tailwind Tribes (communities) for content reach extension
- Multi-board scheduling
Downside: Higher price point, no RSS automation, Tailwind Create templates are limited.
3. Buffer — Best for Simple Scheduling
If you want basic Pinterest scheduling with minimal complexity, Buffer is simpler and cheaper than Later. No Pinterest-specific features, but the core scheduling workflow is clean.
4. Pinterest’s Native Scheduler — Best Free Option
For basic scheduling with no budget, Pinterest’s built-in tool is free with no limits. One pin at a time, no bulk scheduling or creation features.
The Bottom Line
If you’re leaving Later because you want better Pinterest features, PinPublish is the most direct upgrade — more Pinterest-specific capability at a lower or equivalent price.
If you want to stay on a multi-platform tool, Tailwind has more Pinterest features than Later.
For the full multi-tool breakdown, see Best Pinterest Scheduling Tools Compared.