Alternative to Jigsaw
An event or a one-on-one introduction?
Singles events can be fun. So can walking into a date knowing who you're there to meet. If you're exploring an alternative to Jigsaw, give Known a try. We get to know you through a conversation, make a personal introduction, and help plan the date when you're both interested. A little help with the person and the plan.
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.
this app gives you the opportunity for genuine connection
Amazing!! Was super user friendly and took minimal time to set up. Great idea and executed really well!!
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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A room full of people, or one introduction?
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.
An event to attend, or a date to share?
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.
Will someone get to know you first?
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.
Looking for a one-on-one 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 evening ends?
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.
Known vs Jigsaw
| The details | Jigsaw | |
|---|---|---|
| Focus | Personal matchmaking for people looking for a relationship. | A dating membership built around singles events. |
| How you connect | A personal introduction, followed by date planning when you both say yes. | Meet at an event, then connect in the app afterward. |
| Your phone | iOS and Android. | iOS and Android. |
| Book the date | We choose a time and place and handle the reservation. | Membership includes singles events. |
| Cost | Free matchmaking and date booking. Food and drinks are separate. | Paid membership includes event access. |
| No subscription | No subscription. No monthly dating bill. | Monthly event membership. |
I really liked how the process felt personal from the very beginning. The phone call was relaxed, easy to talk through, and made it feel like they were genuinely trying to understand what I was looking for instead of just matching based on a profile. It definitely felt more thoughtful than using a typical dating app. I’m excited to see where it goes!
This app changed my approach on life. Very great UI and loved the different approach to online dating.
SF needed this
Some of our favorite places
Where Known dates take place
Alum Rock Park
Spend a few hours exploring Alum Rock Park, a 720-acre canyon park on San Jose’s east side with about 13 miles of hiking trails. For an easier route, the four-mile Creek Trail takes about 1.5 to 2 hours.
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Left Bank - Santana Row
Wander Santana Row, an open-air district in west San Jose with more than 50 shops and 30 restaurants. The parks and plazas host live music and outdoor yoga, and the CineArts theatre is there for a movie.
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Ring Mountain
Take the Loop and Phyllis Ellman trails at Ring Mountain on the Tiburon Peninsula, a moderate 2.5-mile hike with wildflowers that can last well into the season. Climb to Turtle Rock on the windswept ridge for views of San Francisco, the Bay Bridge, Sausalito, and the tops of the Golden Gate Bridge.
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.
Why do I need a friend to vouch for me?
Where is Known available?
Why has my application not been approved yet?
How do I delete my account?
How long does it take to chat with the matchmaker?
Is Known available on Android?
Your pocket matchmaker
Less searching.
More knowing.
A conversation. An introduction. A date worth getting ready for.
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