The Tailwind Alternative
For All 13 Platforms

Tailwind supports Pinterest, Instagram, and Facebook — 3 platforms. No TikTok. No LinkedIn. No YouTube. No Twitter/X. Late supports 13 platforms with instant API access and 99.97% uptime SLA.

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Platform Coverage: 2 vs 13

Tailwind (2 platforms)

✓ Pinterest

✓ Instagram

✕ TikTok (1B+ users)

✕ LinkedIn (900M+ users)

✕ YouTube (2B+ users)

✕ Twitter, Facebook, Reddit...

✕ No public API

Late (13 platforms)

✓ Pinterest, Instagram

✓ TikTok, LinkedIn, YouTube

✓ Twitter/X, Facebook

✓ Reddit, Bluesky, Threads

✓ Google Business Profile

✓ Production API on all plans

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The Fatal Flaw: Only 3 Platforms, No Developer API

Tailwind ONLY supports Pinterest, Instagram, and Facebook — 3 platforms. No TikTok (over 1B users). No LinkedIn (over 900M users). No YouTube (over 2B users). No Twitter/X. No Reddit. No Threads. No Bluesky. And no documented public API for developers. If you need broader platform coverage or programmatic access, Tailwind is severely limited.

"Tailwind is the tool for marketing on Pinterest and Instagram (+ Facebook)."

Late: 13 platforms including TikTok, LinkedIn, YouTube, Twitter, Reddit, and more — with full API access.

3 Platforms vs 13

Pinterest-focused vs true multi-platform

Tailwind

✕3 platforms ONLY (Pinterest, Instagram, Facebook)
✕NO TikTok, LinkedIn, YouTube, Twitter/X
✕NO Reddit, Bluesky, Threads, Google Business, Telegram
✕No documented public API for developers
✕SmartSchedule for optimal posting times
✕Tailwind Create design tool
✕Communities (formerly Tribes) for collaboration

Late

13 platforms — comprehensive coverage
TikTok, LinkedIn, YouTube, Twitter/X included
Reddit, Bluesky, Threads, Google Business
Production-grade API — instant access
99.97% uptime SLA — publicly documented
Published rate limits: 60-1200 req/min
Built for developers and agencies

267% more platforms — 13 platforms vs 3. Plus documented API access that Tailwind doesn't provide for developers.

Feature Comparison

Head-to-head comparison

Feature	Late	Tailwind
Platforms	13	3 only
TikTok	Yes	NO
LinkedIn	Yes	NO
YouTube	Yes	NO
Twitter/X	Yes	NO
Public API	Yes (all plans)	No documented API
Uptime SLA	99.97% (published)	None
SmartSchedule	No	Yes
Design tool	No	Yes (Tailwind Create)
Communities	No	Yes
Pinterest focus	Supported	Specialized

13-Platform API

What Late offers that Tailwind can't

13 Platforms vs 3

Tailwind supports Pinterest, Instagram, and Facebook. Late supports those 3 plus TikTok, LinkedIn, YouTube, Twitter, Reddit, Bluesky, Threads, Google Business, and Telegram — 300% more coverage.

TikTok Support

TikTok has 1B+ monthly users. Tailwind doesn't support it. Late does. If short-form video matters to your strategy, Tailwind is missing a critical platform.

LinkedIn for B2B

LinkedIn has 900M+ professionals. Tailwind doesn't support it. If you need B2B content distribution, Late is your only choice.

Working API Today

Late has a production-grade REST API. Tailwind does not provide a documented public API for developers — only their visual scheduler interface. For automation, Late wins.

99.97% Uptime SLA

Late publishes enterprise-grade reliability guarantees. Tailwind is a consumer tool without SLA commitments.

YouTube Video Distribution

YouTube has 2B+ users. Tailwind doesn't support it. Late does. Video-first strategies need Late.

Which One?

Pinterest specialist vs multi-platform API

Choose Late if you:

Need more than Pinterest, Instagram, Facebook
Require TikTok, LinkedIn, or YouTube
Need API access (Tailwind has none)
Building SaaS or automation tools
Managing multi-platform client accounts
Value 99.97% uptime SLA
Need comprehensive platform coverage

Choose Tailwind if you:

→ONLY post to Pinterest, Instagram, and Facebook
→Don't need TikTok, LinkedIn, YouTube, Twitter
→Want SmartSchedule optimal timing
→Value Tailwind Create design tool
→Use Communities for content sharing
→Don't need any API access
→Are Pinterest-specialized marketer

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Need more than 3 platforms?

If you've outgrown Tailwind's Pinterest + Instagram + Facebook limitation, Late covers everything. 13 platforms, instant API access, and 99.97% uptime SLA — 267% more platform coverage.

Late supports Pinterest, Instagram, and Facebook plus 9 more platforms. You don't lose anything, you gain everything.

Simple Pricing

Coverage matters more than features

Free

$0/mo

Forever free

✓ 2 profiles
✓ 20 posts/month
✓ Full API access
✓ All 13 platforms
✓ Instant API key

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Tailwind: 2 platforms only

Build

$13/mo

Billed annually ($19/mo monthly)

✓ 10 profiles
✓ 120 posts/month
✓ Unlimited team
✓ Webhooks
✓ 120 req/min

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Tailwind: Still 2 platforms

Common Questions

Does Tailwind really only support 3 platforms?

Yes. Tailwind exclusively supports Pinterest, Instagram, and Facebook. No TikTok, LinkedIn, YouTube, Twitter/X, Reddit, Bluesky, Threads, or Google Business. If you need any other platform, Tailwind cannot help.

Why doesn't Tailwind support TikTok?

Tailwind built their business around Pinterest marketing (their original focus) and added Instagram and Facebook. They haven't expanded to TikTok or other major platforms. Late supports TikTok plus 12 other platforms (13 total).

Does Tailwind have an API?

Tailwind does not provide a documented public API for developers on any plan. It's a visual scheduling tool for Pinterest, Instagram, and Facebook. Late is API-first with documented REST API and instant access.

Is Tailwind's SmartSchedule better?

Tailwind's SmartSchedule uses AI to suggest optimal posting times for Pinterest, Instagram, and Facebook specifically. It's a strong feature for those 3 platforms. Late focuses on reliable multi-platform API, not posting time optimization.

Is Tailwind better for Pinterest-only marketing?

For Pinterest-specialized marketers who only need Pinterest and Instagram, Tailwind's SmartSchedule, Tailwind Create, and Communities features are excellent. But if you need ANY other platform or API access, Tailwind is insufficient.

Can I migrate from Tailwind to Late?

Yes. Late supports both Pinterest and Instagram (Tailwind's platforms) plus 9 more. You lose SmartSchedule and Tailwind Create, but gain TikTok, LinkedIn, YouTube, Twitter, Facebook, Reddit, Bluesky, Threads, Google Business, and API access.

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