PinClicks alternative
PinExplore vs PinClicks (Pin Clicks): the PinClicks alternative for food bloggers
PinClicks is a solid Pinterest keyword research tool. PinExplore covers the same research (keywords, top pins, accounts, rank tracking) and adds what PinClicks doesn't: the pins taking off right now, the searches rising in the next 8 weeks, competitor history and one workspace per blog.
| Feature | PinExplore | PinClicks |
|---|---|---|
| Keyword research with Pinterest suggestions | ||
| Pinterest search volume | ||
| Keyword difficulty score | 0–100 | Not listed |
| Top pins for a keyword, with saves | ||
| Account analysis (top pins, boards, posting times) | ||
| Trending pins: saves gained in 24 h, velocity, growth stage | ||
| Searches rising in the next 8 weeks (forecast) | Business | |
| Winning titles for next month's searches | Business | |
| Competitor tracking with daily history | Follow accounts (Plus) | |
| Rank tracking | 50–1,000 keywords | 25–5,000 keywords |
| Search suggestion changes | ||
| “AI modified” and removed-link alerts | AI alerts (Plus) | |
| SEO score of each pin | Not listed | |
| One workspace per blog | 1–10 | |
| German market in depth (keywords, trends) | Not listed | |
| CSV / Excel export | Plus | |
| Price per month | $19 / $39 / $79 | $29 / $49 |
Based on PinClicks'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 to know which pins are taking off right now, not only the all-time top pins.
- You plan content ahead: searches rising in the next 8 weeks and the titles that win them.
- You run several blogs and want one workspace for each.
- You publish for Germany as well as the US.
- You want a lower entry price ($19 instead of $29).
Choose PinClicks if…
- You mainly need to track thousands of keyword positions (up to 5,000 on Pin Plus).
- You prefer a well-established tool with a long track record.
PinClicks: questions people ask
What is PinClicks?
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PinClicks (often searched as “Pin Clicks”) is an online Pinterest keyword research tool: it shows Pinterest keyword ideas, the top pins and accounts for a keyword, and tracks keyword rankings.
How much does PinClicks cost?
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When we checked in October 2026, PinClicks listed paid plans at $29 and $49 a month. PinExplore starts at $19 a month, with a free keyword tool and a free pin checker you can use without signing up.
Is PinClicks free?
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PinClicks is a paid tool. If you want to try Pinterest keyword research for free first, PinExplore's free keyword tool shows the search volume, difficulty and top pins of any keyword (5 checks a day, no sign-up).
What is the best PinClicks alternative?
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It depends on what you need. For food bloggers who plan ahead, PinExplore adds what PinClicks doesn't list: pins taking off in the last 24 hours, searches rising in the next 8 weeks, one workspace per blog and the German market. If you mainly track thousands of keyword positions, PinClicks' larger plans fit better.
Can I check a single pin's saves and keywords?
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Yes, with PinExplore's free Pinterest pin checker: paste a pin link to see its saves, saves per month, the keywords Pinterest files it under and where it ranks for them.
See what to pin before it takes off
Plans from $19 a month. Try the free keyword checker first.