FOR FREE
Try DeskBub with Kaka
Kaka is the real dog behind DeskBub. Start with his five animated actions before creating a custom pet.
Your path
- 1Download DeskBub for Windows or Mac
- 2Open the app—no account or payment
- 3Kaka appears with five actions
FREE DESKTOP PET · CUSTOM FROM YOUR PHOTO
Meet a Free Desktop Pet—or Make One From Your Own Pet Photo
Download Kaka free for Windows or Mac. Want something personal? Turn one photo of your real pet into a custom desktop companion.
Kaka is free. Custom pets start at $2.99 with a one-time purchase—no subscription.
✓ Cats, dogs & other pets✓ Windows & macOS✓ No subscription
Your actual desktop
Work dashboard
Tasks
12
Focus
48m
Done
7
Water break? 💧
Kaka can remind you.
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The pet floats above your apps—not inside a video.
Kaka included with DeskBubTwo clear paths
Start free—or make the pet yours.
Kaka is free with no account or payment. Custom pets use your own photo and start at $2.99.
FROM $2.99
Create a pet from my photo
Choose this path when you want the companion on your desktop to be your own pet.
Your path
- 1Upload one clear pet photo
- 2Choose a one-time custom option
- 3Generate, download, and pair your pet
Your custom pet journey
One clear next step, all the way to your desktop
You'll always know where you are and what comes next.
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Upload one photo
Start with a clear photo of your dog, cat, rabbit, bird, or another pet.
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Choose your option
Create one action with Basic or generate more choices and keep five with Plus.
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Get your animations
DeskBub creates transparent movements designed to float above your apps.
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Put them on your desktop
Download the app, enter your pairing code, and choose how your pet behaves.
Prefer to understand every option first? Read how to make a desktop pet three different ways.
Why DeskBub
Your pet makes it personal. DeskBub keeps it simple.
A desktop pet should feel personal, stay out of your way, and be useful only when you want it.
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Your pet—not a generic character
Start with one photo of the dog, cat, rabbit, bird, or other pet that matters to you.
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Actually lives on your desktop
Your companion floats above your apps instead of becoming a wallpaper or staying inside a video.
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Stays out of your way
Drag, resize, fade, or hide your pet instantly whenever you need a completely clear screen.
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Helpful when you want it
Optional water and stretch reminders turn your companion into a gentle break buddy.
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Made for Windows and Mac
Use the same simple DeskBub experience on Windows 10/11 or macOS 12 and later.
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Easy to share
Prepare your pet animation and caption for TikTok, X, or Instagram from the desktop app.
Questions before you get started?
Who is Kaka?+
Kaka is the real dog behind DeskBub. We turned him into a desktop companion—and included him for free, so you can try DeskBub before creating your own pet.
Your desktop
Try Kaka for FreeNo account or payment required.
Does Kaka cost anything?+
No. Kaka includes five animated actions and can be used for as long as you like. No account or payment is required.
Can I use a pet other than a dog?+
Yes. Upload a clear photo of your cat, rabbit, bird, dog, or another pet. Custom pets are a one-time purchase starting at $2.99.
Does DeskBub work on Windows and Mac?+
DeskBub is available for Windows 10/11 and macOS 12 or later.
Can Kaka remind me to take breaks?+
Yes. You can set water and stretch reminders, pause them anytime, or test them from the DeskBub controls.
Does the pet cover my work?+
You can drag your pet, adjust its size and opacity, or hide it instantly from the app controls.