Alternative to Amata
Good chemistry starts somewhere.
Amata and Known both believe a good match should lead somewhere you can actually go. Curious to try Known's take? Tell us about your life, your preferences and the little things that make you, you. We'll make an introduction and help plan a date if you both want to meet. All that's left is seeing how you get along.
Genuinely the best dating app I’ve ever used. Very good personalization.
This is the real deal- finally a proper dating app with no endless swiping
Ok so I did not trust this app at all, but my girlfriends put me onto it and now I am going on a third date with the greatest guy who I am falling for!
How Known works
A little more personal.
Swipeless dating.
You don't browse people. You're introduced to them.
Known starts by getting to know you. Not just your profile, but how you think, what you value, and who you're drawn to.
From there, we introduce you to one person at a time. Someone chosen with intention. Someone worth meeting.
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No endless options. No small talk.
If there's mutual interest, we set the date. Time, place, everything handled. All you have to do is show up.
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It gets better over time.
After each date, Known learns. What felt right. What didn't. What surprised you.
So every introduction becomes more accurate. More natural. More you.
Less searching. More knowing.
Try it nowHow is Known different?
Who turns the introduction into a date?
We make the date happen
When you and your match are ready to meet, Known finds a time that works for both of you, picks a spot nearby, books the reservation, and sends you the details. We take care of everything so you don’t have to.
Is there a clear next step?
Meet people looking for what you are
Known is a community of intentional daters who are ready for a real relationship. Whether you’re newly single, divorced, have been dating for a while, or simply ready to find your person - our matchmaker gets to know you and what you’re looking for so we can find the same in the people we introduce you to.
Does the conversation feel like you?
Meet someone chosen for you
There’s a lot about you that could never fit into a dating profile. At Known, we get to know all the little things that make you, you - your quirks, values, aspirations, and what you’re looking for in a relationship. We do the same with your potential matches, so we can introduce you to someone we believe you’ll have real compatibility with.
Is the goal still human connection?
Skip the pen-pal phase
We believe chemistry is best discovered in person, not over a screen. Known skips the endless small talk and conversations that go nowhere, so you can see if there’s a spark in person. Once you both say yes to an introduction, Known finds a time that works and plans the date. Save the real getting-to-know-you part for when you meet.
Want a date that fits your life?
Your preferences matter.
Your match, preferences, and availability help shape the date. Known looks for a place that fits, not just somewhere to meet.
What happens after the recommendation?
Dating that cares about your time
Known is searching for your match every day, so you don’t have to spend hours swiping or checking for someone new. When we find someone you want to meet, we plan the date and send you the details. You just have to show up.
Known vs Amata
| The details | Amata | |
|---|---|---|
| Matching | A conversation about your values, preferences and relationship goals, then a personal introduction. | An AI matchmaker learns about you through conversation. |
| Book the date | We choose a time and place and handle the reservation. | Arranges dates, books tables and asks for feedback afterward. |
| Manual swiping | None. We find your match; you decide whether to meet. | AI-led introductions. |
| Chat before meeting | Chat opens on the morning of your date. | Skips digital small talk before the date. |
| Cost | Free matchmaking and date booking. Food and drinks are separate. | Date tokens, or Premium for unlimited tokens. |
| No subscription | No subscription. No monthly dating bill. | Optional Premium subscription. |
I’ve always been against dating apps but this is my favorite one, I 100% recommend
So glad I signed up! Known is not yet in my city but I am excited for when it comes! I’ve heard amazing things and can’t wait to see for myself why Known is amazing!
I love this app. I am excited for the opportunity to find someone special in my life. I appreciate the attention to detail to get to know me to match me with someone. I feel this is a great way to skip all the swiping. It’s refreshing to try something that is more intentional and different from all other dating apps! Thank you, Known!
Some of our favorite places
Where Known dates take place
Berkeley Art Center
Look at contemporary Bay Area art together at Berkeley Art Center, an intimate nonprofit gallery in Live Oak Park in Berkeley. The gallery is open Thursday through Sunday from 12pm to 5pm.
Go on a date here with Known
Muir Beach Overlook
Walk the short trail from the parking lot to Muir Beach Overlook, set high above the Marin coast and open Pacific. Go around sunset for the best light, or in winter when you may spot migrating whales.
Go on a date here with Known
Sushi Ran
Share sushi and small plates at Sushi Ran, a long-running restaurant on Caledonia Street in Sausalito with an extensive sake list. The menu includes miso-glazed black cod alongside sushi and other Japanese dishes made for sharing.
Go on a date here with KnownA few possibilities from our venue library. Your date’s location depends on your match, preferences, and availability.
A little more to know
Good questions.
Is Known available on Android?
Do I get to talk to my date before meeting them?
Where is Known available?
How long does it take to chat with the matchmaker?
Why do I need a friend to vouch for me?
Does Known plan the first date?
Your pocket matchmaker
Less searching.
More knowing.
A conversation. An introduction. A date worth getting ready for.
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