Pin Inspector alternative
PinExplore vs Pin Inspector: the Pin Inspector alternative for food bloggers
Pin Inspector is a desktop app you buy once to research Pinterest keywords and pins from your computer. PinExplore runs online and keeps working while you're away: it re-counts saves every 4 hours, tracks your competitors and rankings every day and forecasts the searches of the coming weeks.
| Feature | PinExplore | Pin Inspector |
|---|---|---|
| Works in the browser, nothing to install | ||
| Keyword research with Pinterest suggestions | ||
| Pinterest search volume | ||
| Keyword difficulty score | 0–100 | Not listed |
| Top pins, boards and accounts for a keyword | ||
| Trending pins: saves gained in 24 h, velocity, growth stage | ||
| Data updated automatically (every 4 hours / every day) | ||
| Competitor tracking with daily history | Not listed | |
| Daily rank tracking | ||
| Searches rising in the next 8 weeks (forecast) | Business | Not listed |
| “AI modified” and removed-link alerts | ||
| CSV / Excel export | ||
| Price | From $19 / month | $67 once |
Based on Pin Inspector's public website and pricing, checked October 2026. “Not listed” means we couldn't find it on their public pages. Features and prices may change.
Choose PinExplore if…
- You want data that updates on its own: trending pins, competitors and rankings tracked over time.
- You plan seasonal content with 8-week forecasts and winning titles.
- You work from several computers or a phone, without installing anything.
- You publish for Germany as well as the US.
Choose Pin Inspector if…
- You only need occasional keyword research and prefer paying once.
- You want a tool that runs entirely on your own computer.
Pin Inspector: questions people ask
What is Pin Inspector?
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Pin Inspector is a desktop app for Pinterest research: you install it on your computer and use it to look up keywords, top pins and boards. You pay once instead of a monthly subscription.
How much does Pin Inspector cost?
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When we checked in October 2026, Pin Inspector was sold as a one-time purchase, listed between $47 and $67 depending on the offer. PinExplore is a monthly subscription from $19 that runs online and keeps tracking while you're away.
Is there a Pin Inspector promo code or discount?
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We don't have a Pin Inspector code: any discount is offered on Pin Inspector's own website. If you're comparing prices, PinExplore has two free tools you can use right now without a code: the Pinterest keyword tool and the pin checker.
Is there a free pin checker like Pin Inspector?
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Yes: PinExplore's free Pinterest pin checker shows any pin's saves, saves per month, keywords with their search volume and where it ranks, with no install and no sign-up (5 checks a day).
Pin Inspector or PinExplore: which one should I pick?
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Pin Inspector suits occasional research if you prefer paying once. PinExplore suits bloggers who want data that updates on its own: pins taking off now, competitors and rankings tracked daily, and searches forecast 8 weeks ahead.
See what to pin before it takes off
Plans from $19 a month. Try the free keyword checker first.