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Cavalry vs Mocha Pro

Cavalry logo

Cavalry

Video Production

Real-time 2D animation and motion graphics software

From
Free
Rated
-
Full reviewWebsite
Mocha Pro logo

Mocha Pro

Video Production

Planar motion tracking and rotoscoping plugin

From
$37/month
Rated
-
Full reviewWebsite

The short version

  • Only Cavalry has a free tier, so it costs nothing to try first.
  • Each has a real cost: Cavalry requires Canva account for access; Mocha Pro single-host plugin licensing is $37 per month or $295 per year, while multi-host plugin access costs $75 per month or $595 per year
  • Prices and features above were last checked on 29 August 2026.

Where they differ

Only the attributes on which Cavalry and Mocha Pro actually diverge.

Attributes where Cavalry and Mocha Pro differ
AttributeCavalryMocha Pro
Starting priceFree$37/month
Pricing modelfreemiumone-time
Free tierYesNo

Identical on both: platforms (Web), user rating (Not yet rated), category (Video Production).

What people use each for

The jobs each tool is most often brought in to do.

Cavalry

  • Professional 2D animation and motion graphicsnot Mocha Pro
  • Data-driven animation from spreadsheetsnot Mocha Pro
  • Procedural rigging and character animationnot Mocha Pro
  • Web animation export with Lottie formatnot Mocha Pro
  • Educational animation projectsnot Mocha Pro

Mocha Pro

  • Planar tracking for motion tracking on difficult shotsnot Cavalry
  • Removing wires, rigs, and tracking marksnot Cavalry
  • Generating editable splines with AI-powered rotoscopingnot Cavalry
  • Handling organic moving objects via PowerMeshnot Cavalry
  • Exporting stabilization data to host applicationsnot Cavalry

Where each one falls short

Documented limitations, not opinions. Every one is a constraint you would hit in normal use.

Cavalry

  • Requires Canva account for access
  • Enterprise pricing requires sales contact
  • Legacy Scene Group licenses not eligible for free tier
  • Updates only available through Canva version

Mocha Pro

  • Single-host plugin licensing is $37 per month or $295 per year, while multi-host plugin access costs $75 per month or $595 per year
  • Perpetual licenses cost $695 single-host or $1,495 multi-host and include only one year of updates and support before lapsing
  • Floating licenses and enterprise deployment are quote only through sales

Pricing, plan by plan

Cavalry

Free
  • FreeFree
    • Fully featured 2D animation software
    • No restrictions for individuals
  • Enterprise$null/custom
    • Available through Canva Enterprise
    • Available through Canva Education
    • SSO access

Mocha Pro

$37/month
  • Monthly Single-Host$37/month
    • Single-host license
    • Works with Adobe, OFX, or Avid
  • Annual Single-Host$295/year
    • Single-host license
    • Works with Adobe, OFX, or Avid
  • Perpetual Single-Host$695/one-time
    • One free year of upgrades and support
    • Single-host license
  • Monthly Multi-Host$75/month
    • Multiple different hosts on same workstation

Which should you pick?

Choose Cavalry if

  • You want to start without paying.
Cavalry review

Choose Mocha Pro if

Nothing in the data separates Mocha Pro from Cavalry on the points above - pick on price and on how each one feels to use.

Mocha Pro review

Questions people ask

Is Cavalry or Mocha Pro better?
Neither clearly leads. Cavalry starts at Free and Mocha Pro at $37/month, and user ratings are close enough to be indistinguishable. Choose on capability and platform support.
Which is cheaper, Cavalry or Mocha Pro?
Cavalry has a free tier; the other does not. Paid plans start at Free for Cavalry and $37/month for Mocha Pro.
Does Cavalry or Mocha Pro run on more platforms?
Both run on Web, so platform support will not decide this one for you.
Can I use Cavalry for free?
Yes. Cavalry has a free tier, so you can try it without paying. Mocha Pro starts at $37/month.
What is Cavalry best used for?
Cavalry is most often used for professional 2d animation and motion graphics, data-driven animation from spreadsheets, procedural rigging and character animation, web animation export with lottie format. Of those, professional 2d animation and motion graphics and data-driven animation from spreadsheets are not what Mocha Pro is typically brought in for.

Answered from the vendors’ own pages

Cavalry: Is Cavalry free to use?

Yes, Cavalry is completely free to download and use with full professional features. No restrictions, payment, or registration fees required.

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Mocha Pro: How much does Mocha Pro cost?

Mocha Pro costs 37 USD/month (single-host) or 75 USD/month (multi-host) for subscriptions, 295 USD/year (single-host) or 595 USD/year (multi-host) for annual plans, or 695 USD to 1,495 USD as perpetual one-time purchases.

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Cavalry: Do I need a Canva account to use Cavalry?

Yes, users must have a Canva account to access Cavalry, which provides access to the software and other Canva products.

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Mocha Pro: Is there a free trial?

A 14-day trial is available through Boris FX Hub registration with no credit card required.

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Cavalry: What licensing options does Cavalry offer for organizations?

Enterprise and Educational accounts are available through Canva Enterprise or Canva Education with SSO authentication. Interested parties should contact the sales team for details.

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Mocha Pro: What licensing is included?

Single-host licenses cover one workstation; multi-host licenses cover multiple different hosts on the same workstation. Enterprise and floating licenses available upon request.

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