Lynavo

Disclosure: I work with the LynavoDrive team.

We open-sourced the local core of a computer-first file tool, then wrote down the product boundary we kept seeing shortened in discussions:

- initial setup needs internet and the first connection happens on the same LAN;

- after setup, LAN file access can work without public internet;

While comparing iCloud, Google Drive, and LynavoDrive, we found that the most useful distinction is not a feature checklist. It is where you want the primary copy to live.

iCloud is a natural fit for an Apple-centered cloud workflow. Google Drive is a strong fit for cross-platform cloud access and sharing. LynavoDrive is computer-first: after backup is enabled, phone photos can upload to a Mac or Windows PC when both devices share a network.

What works today:

iOS and Android with macOS and Windows