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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.

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4.7App Store monthly average
A couple kissing beneath string lights
Genuinely the best dating app I’ve ever used. Very good personalization.
Henryyy1969App Store review
This is the real deal- finally a proper dating app with no endless swiping
LjosephKApp Store review
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!
BeezAtlantaApp Store review
I’ve always been against dating apps but this is my favorite one, I 100% recommend
cody bellingerApp Store review
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!
A_R4321App Store review
I was actually surprised at the AI aspect for matching, because my first date from Known could not have been more fun!!
Looking for love :)App Store review

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.

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How 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 detailsAmata
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.
The AI matching was actually way better than I expected, and my first match turned into a really fun date with someone I genuinely clicked with.
zaharareedApp Store review
Love this! I was on the waitlist for a while and started to lose hope but I just got my first match and he’s really cute! Fingers crossed!
NorthBay21App Store review
Wow even from the first interaction it is clear how intentional this is
Dom AlexisApp Store review
Loveee the look, offloaded Hinge and Tinder, excited for this!
Cereal d8rApp Store review
Beautiful UI, such a clean user experience with great haptic feedback that makes the app come alive. Definitely recommending to friends in search of a dating app!
Ellie StrandeApp Store review
Such a great user experience!! The aesthetic alone is unmatched and it was very easy to navigate and I felt very comfortable using the app.
Cait1738App Store review
More stories, less swiping. Read our testimonials ↗

Some of our favorite places

Where Known dates take place

A packed outdoor amphitheater crowd facing a lit stage with a classical backdrop at dusk.

Berkeley

Greek Theatre

Make a night of live music at the Greek Theatre, an open-air amphitheater in the Berkeley hills. Pick a show you are both excited about, arrive early to settle in, and turn the concert into the main event of a longer second date.

Go on a date here with Known

A 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?
Yes, in the US. Download it for Android, or use known.com/join and we will send you to the right place for your phone. Outside the US, join the global waitlist.
Do I get to talk to my date before meeting them?
Yes, you can chat with your date at 7 AM on the morning of your reservation. Just enough time to work out any last minute details. Plenty of time to break the ice, without overthinking it.
Where is Known available?
Known is live in the Bay Area and San Diego, with plans to expand worldwide soon. If you’re outside the US, join the worldwide waitlist to be notified when we launch in your city.
How long does it take to chat with the matchmaker?
A typical conversation takes around 15 minutes, but take your time. You can always pause and come back to it whenever you're ready. We suggest finding a quiet place with good internet for the best experience.
Why do I need a friend to vouch for me?
Vouching helps us review your application with a more honest lens, which often strengthens your profile. The more we know about you, the better your Introductions.
Does Known plan the first date?
Yes! Once you confirm your match and your schedules align, we select a venue based on both of your locations and make the reservation. All you have to do is show up and be yourself.

Your pocket matchmaker

Less searching.
More knowing.

A conversation. An introduction. A date worth getting ready for.

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Known arranging a date, shown on an iPhone