Alternative to Keeper
Forever starts with a first date.
Keeper is matchmaking for people who are serious about marriage. We're serious about the first date. Known gets to know you through a conversation, introduces you to one person at a time, and when you both say yes, we pick the place and book the table. No fee per match and no success fee. Just an evening with someone worth meeting, and we'll handle the plan.
SF needed this
i actually liked how they took care of picking the whole date place for me.
I hope it works I’m tired of the endless swiping
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?
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
Known vs Keeper
| The details | Keeper | |
|---|---|---|
| Matching | A conversation about your values, preferences and relationship goals, then a personal introduction. | AI ranks candidates against your preferences, then a human matchmaker vets each introduction. |
| Introductions | One person at a time, chosen around your values and relationship goals. You both decide whether to meet. | One match at a time. The woman reviews first, and an introduction happens only on a mutual yes. |
| Availability | Live in San Francisco and San Diego. | Mainly the United States, Canada and the United Kingdom; signup is open elsewhere with a smaller network. |
| Your phone | iOS and Android apps. | A web app that works in your browser. |
| Book the date | We choose a time and place and handle the reservation. | Introductions and contact exchange are described; booking the date is not. |
| Cost | Free matchmaking and date booking. Food and drinks are separate. | A free plan matched only with paying members, or a Marriage Bounty plan with a fee per match and a one-time success fee. |
| No subscription | No subscription. No monthly dating bill. | No subscription; per-match fees and a success fee at a relationship milestone instead. |
Great app and helped me find love
I’ve never been on dating apps before because I’ve always wanted a meet-cute, but also I hate the way they commoditize people. You can swipe through endlessly and never really see the human on the other end. I took a chance on Known and this app is great because you don’t swipe, you just get match suggestions with a long paragraph about a person and what you might like about each other, and ultimately the option to leap in and say you’ll give it a chance. So far great and stressless experience!
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!
Some of our favorite places
Where Known dates take place
Russian Hill / San Francisco
Bar Bibi
Chef Bahman Safari opened Bar Bibi last year in Russian Hill, turning a two-story corner space into a cozy neighborhood wine bar. For a date, the pillow-lined nooks tucked against the windows make for an intimate spot to settle in over a bottle.
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Point Loma / San Diego
Cesarina
Cesarina is a colorful Point Loma trattoria with a bougainvillea-covered patio that’s especially nice for a date on a warm night. Pasta is made in house, with plenty of dishes to split, and the tiramisu is finished tableside.
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Golden Gate Park / San Francisco
Japanese Tea Garden
For a quieter daytime date, wander through the Japanese Tea Garden in Golden Gate Park. The five-acre garden winds past koi ponds, stone lanterns, clipped pines, and its steep wooden drum 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.
Where is Known available?
Do I get to talk to my date before meeting them?
Why do I need a friend to vouch for me?
Is Known available on Android?
Why has my application not been approved yet?
How long does it take to chat with the matchmaker?
Your pocket matchmaker
Less searching.
More knowing.
A conversation. An introduction. A date worth getting ready for.
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