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Alternative to eHarmony

More than a good score.

There's compatibility on paper, and then there's losing track of time over dinner. Looking beyond eHarmony? Known starts with a conversation about you, makes a personal introduction, and helps plan the date when you're both interested. Tell us what matters. We'll help you find out what it feels like to meet.

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4.7App Store monthly average
A couple kissing beneath string lights
So glad this app exists, I’m already being matched with such perfect dates, I’m so excited
hihihihihi12345..App Store review
It felt like a really natural way to talk about myself and what I’m looking for. Like I was talking to a friend. Super easy, cool approach to approach online dating. I’m excited
ChloeCW123App Store review
Known is like a better hinge, it’s a great matchmaking service/dating app.
guitardogstacosninersApp Store review
This is such a great app. I love how you are able to find someone for me so easily and effectively! It was effortless and helped me find someone I adore! Best app!
JAKEt007_App 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
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

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?

Do you want to browse, or be introduced?

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.

More than a questionnaire?

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.

Ready for something beyond an inbox?

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.

Can someone else handle the planning?

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.

What will it feel like in person?

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.

Known vs eHarmony

The detailseHarmony
Getting to know you
A conversation about your values, preferences and relationship goals, then a personal introduction.
A Compatibility Quiz creates your Personality Profile.
How you connect
A personal introduction, followed by date planning when you both say yes.
Browse the Discover list, like profiles and send messages.
Manual swiping
None. We find your match; you decide whether to meet.
Browse suggested profiles in Discover.
Book the date
We choose a time and place and handle the reservation.
Date booking isn’t advertised.
Cost
Free matchmaking and date booking. Food and drinks are separate.
Free Basic access; Premium unlocks more.
No subscription
No subscription. No monthly dating bill.
Paid Premium memberships available.
Got to know me better than I know myself and actually got me dates with interesting people. 10/10 recommend
lwc2120App Store review
At first I thought this was cap and all marketing hype, but I finally got to do the call today and it was a cool XP. Now I just gotta see if they actually got somebody for me 🤣
boopbeepbloopApp Store review
Actually shocked at how well things are going so far! Really happy with who I’m meeting
JabskdjfbwjApp Store review
Loved the onboarding process and hoping that this will shake up my dating experience!
The girl who is judgyApp Store review
My friend found her boyfriend on Known and this app feels different from other dating apps. I love the intentional matching and how it feels very personal
RyBallerApp Store review
i thought this ai thing wouldnt work (i hate customer service calls w ai) but this one wasn’t bad.. better than creating another profile
catalina_reApp Store review
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Some of our favorite places

Where Known dates take place

A covered hillside patio with string lights and set tables above the city lights at dusk

San Jose

The GrandView

Time dinner around sunset at The GrandView, a historic mountainside restaurant in the East San Jose foothills where patio tables look over the valley into the evening. The classic American menu includes beef, veal and seafood, while the farm-to-fork side draws from GrandView Farms for handcrafted pastas, steak, seafood and house-cured salami.

Go on a date here with Known
Photo of Golden Sardine

Bay Area

Golden Sardine

Golden Sardine is a charming two-story wine bar in North Beach with a literary twist that gives you plenty to talk about on a first date. Settle in over a glass of wine and a few small bites, from thinly sliced ham and cheese to tinned fish.

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.

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.
Why has my application not been approved yet?
Great question. If you are interested in applying for Known you must first complete your application. Applications are reviewed periodically by our team and the decision timeline can range anywhere from a couple days to several weeks. Application completion does not guarantee admittance to Known and memberships can be revoked.
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.
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.
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.

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