Is the Pinterest API free?

Pinterest API v5: Not published. The InsightSocial Pinterest API is pay-per-call: calls start at 10 credits, your first 10 calls up to 100 credits each are free, and failed calls cost nothing.

How do I get Pinterest data without the official API?

Use a public-data API. InsightSocial has 6 Pinterest endpoints for public data, with one API key and no Pinterest app review.

Is it legal to collect public Pinterest data?

Collecting publicly available data is generally treated differently from accessing private data, but the answer depends on your jurisdiction, Pinterest's terms and what you do with personal data afterwards. The InsightSocial API reads public data only. Talk to a lawyer for anything commercial.

Does Pinterest have an API?

Yes. Pinterest API v5 lets approved apps manage Pins, boards and ad campaigns for accounts that authorize them. Apps start on Trial access and must apply for Standard access.

To read public Pinterest data you do not own, a public-data API is the usual route. InsightSocial has 6 Pinterest endpoints from 10 credits a call, with one key and no app review.

Official documentation checked 2026-10-05.

The official Pinterest APIs

API	What it covers	Who can get it	Cost
Pinterest API v5	Pins, boards, account data and campaign management for authorized accounts.	A business account and an app request (reviewed each business day). Approval grants Trial access; Standard access needs a video demo.	Not published

What the official API does not do

Pins and boards created with Trial access are visible only to their creator. source
Pin search covers only the user's own Pins; search across all Pins is a beta not available to every app. source

Public Pinterest data without the official API

Every Pinterest endpoint has a published price, and failed calls cost nothing. A few of the 6:

Get a free API key All Pinterest API endpoints Use it from Claude or ChatGPT

Pinterest API: frequently asked questions