The lightweight, transparent Google Drive client for Windows. 28 MB RAM, zero background lag, and complete transfer visibility.
Zero background bloat. Total transfer visibility.
Know exactly what's syncing down to the byte. Real network throughput and exact ETA.
Engineered in native Rust Tokio. Pauses automatically during gaming, compiling, or low battery.
Direct two-way sync without virtual G: drive restrictions. Includes in-app revision rollback.
| Capability | Twin v0.1.0 | Google Drive for Desktop |
|---|---|---|
| RAM Usage | ~28 MB RAM | 450 MB – 1.2 GB RAM |
| CPU Governor | Auto-pause >70% CPU | None (fan noise) |
| Battery Saver | Auto-pause <20% battery | Aggressive background drain |
| Folder Pairs | Unlimited arbitrary folders | Forced virtual G: drive |
| Version History | In-app revision vault | Redirects to browser |
| Google Docs Export | Native .docx & .xlsx | Browser shortcut stubs |
| Progress Accuracy | True bytes & exact ETA | Vague spinners |
| Resumable Chunks | 16 MiB Blake3 blocks | Full restart on failure |
| Config Storage | Portable config.toml | Opaque %APPDATA% |
| Download Size | 8.4 MB (Native Rust) | ~350 MB (Electron/Python) |
Version 1.0.0 · Lightweight, fast, and open source.
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