Desktop Mate
Desktop Mate is known for polished 3D characters living on the desktop.
DESKTOP MATE ALTERNATIVE
Masko vs Desktop Mate.
Desktop Mate offers licensed 3D characters. Masko adds custom mascots, seven AI-agent integrations, and companion apps.
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THE CENTRAL DIFFERENCE
Desktop Mate has one focus. Masko brings the full system.
Masko focuses on custom or marketplace mascots that also react to supported AI agents and companion apps.
Masko
Masko focuses on custom or marketplace mascots that also react to supported AI agents and companion apps.
Product focus
Desktop Mate focuses on licensed 3D characters, window-top movement, alarms, and selected game sync.
Why choose Masko over Desktop Mate.
Masko is the stronger all-in-one choice when the mascot should do more than live on the screen.
Premium custom mascots
Create from an idea or picture, choose from the marketplace, and use animation made for the character.
Seven agent integrations
Keep working, waiting, questions, completion, and failures visible across supported agents.
Useful companion apps
Keep focus, reminders, breaks, approvals, and other small tools inside the same mascot.
What Masko adds to the desktop-pet idea.
The difference is not that Masko has a mascot. It is what the mascot can carry.
Create or choose
Generate a mascot from an idea or picture, start with Ko, or browse the marketplace.
AI-agent reactions
Show working, waiting, questions, completion, and failures from supported agents.
Companion apps
Use the same character for focus, breaks, breathing, water, music, and system health.
YOUR FIRST MASCOT
Create your own.
Or find your favorite.
Start with an idea, choose a ready-made character, or meet Ko. All three lead to a mascot on your Mac.
Create your own.
Tell Ask Masko what you want, or give it a picture.
Meet the assistantChoose one.
Pick a character with its own look, moves, and personality.
See the castStart with Ko.
Download Masko for Mac. Your first companion is ready.
Download MaskoTHE LITTLE DETAILS
A few questions.
we were hoping you’d ask.
Is Masko made by Desktop Mate?
No. Masko and Desktop Mate are separate products.
Can Masko import Desktop Mate characters?
No import compatibility is claimed. Choose or create a mascot inside the Masko system.
What is the main Masko difference?
Masko focuses on custom or marketplace mascots that also react to supported AI agents and companion apps.
What does Desktop Mate focus on?
Desktop Mate focuses on licensed 3D characters, window-top movement, alarms, and selected game sync.
Which Macs can run Masko?
Masko supports macOS 14 or newer.
MASKO FOR MAC