BetterChat – Local-first AI chat workspace with provider comparison

Summary: BetterChat is a local-first AI chat interface that lets users compare providers, store conversations locally, branch responses, and switch to a focused reading mode for long outputs.

What it does

It provides a chat workspace where users control data locally, compare AI providers, branch off parts of responses, and access a cleaner reading view for detailed outputs.

Who it's for

Users seeking greater control over AI chat data and workflows, including those comparing multiple AI providers.

Why it matters

It solves data control issues and improves managing and reviewing AI-generated conversations on the user’s own machine.