Canva Alternative

Mascot-First, Not Design-Everything

Canva is great for presentations and social posts. But for animated mascots with transparent backgrounds and CDN hosting, Masko is purpose-built and ships in 60 seconds.

Canva vs Masko for Mascots

Canva is a general design tool. Masko is built specifically for animated mascot characters.

FeatureCanvaMasko
PurposeGeneral design toolBuilt for mascots
Character consistencyManual (re-create each time)Automatic (same character, any pose)
AnimationBasic motion presetsFull AI animation from description
Transparent videoNot availableBuilt-in (WebM + HEVC alpha)
CDN hostingNot includedGlobal CDN included
Time to mascotManual design process60 seconds (AI-generated)
App integrationDownload and uploadCopy CDN URL, done

When to Use Each Tool

Use Canva when:

  • -You need general design (social posts, presentations)
  • -You already have a Canva Pro subscription
  • -You want to manually design non-mascot characters
  • -You need a broad design tool for your team

Use Masko when:

  • You specifically need animated mascots for your app
  • You want consistent characters across all animations
  • You need transparent video for app integration
  • You want to ship in 60 seconds, not hours

Perfect For App Moments

Add personality to every touchpoint - something Canva templates can't do.

Onboarding Flows

Guide users through your app with a mascot that celebrates their progress.

Empty States

Turn boring "no data" screens into delightful moments.

Loading States

Keep users engaged with animated mascot activities during loads.

Success Celebrations

Reward achievements with mascot reactions that feel personal.

How It Works

Three steps. No templates. No manual design.

1

Describe your mascot

Tell us what your mascot should look like and do. No design skills needed.

2

Generate in 60 seconds

AI creates your mascot with animations instantly. Not a generic template - unique to your brand.

3

Ship to any platform

Get a CDN-hosted URL. Works everywhere - React, Flutter, Swift, or plain HTML.

Example Mascots

See what teams have built with Masko instead of Canva templates.

Ready to go beyond Canva templates?

Describe what you want. Get a unique animated mascot in 60 seconds.