Alternative to Raya
A connection, not a collection.
You have more going for you than a carefully chosen profile photo. Known wants to hear about it. If you're looking beyond Raya, start with a conversation about your life, your quirks and what you're hoping to find. We'll take it from there: an introduction, a mutual yes, and a little help getting the date in the diary.
When I first downloaded the app, the user interface was super cool and right off the bat I felt like I was being transported back in time. Previously I have spoken to the AI agent who asked questions about preferences which is cool and for sure an interesting experience at first. I think Known will definitely compete with the mainstream dating apps because of its new outlook and also because people want to meet in real life and Known accelerates that process. Love the user experience and also think the branding of the app is super cool. Plan on using the app in the future.
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
Seriously this is the only app that doesn’t waste your time. Been on 2 dates so far and I just deleted hinge bc it doesn’t feel worth it anymore. Ty Known🩷
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?
Still wondering where it’s going?
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.
Too many profiles, not enough possibility?
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 is making the actual plan?
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.
More than a good first photo?
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 to get off the screen?
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.
Known vs Raya
| The details | Raya | |
|---|---|---|
| Focus | Personal matchmaking for people looking for a relationship. | A private community for dating, networking and friendship. |
| Joining | Apply through a conversation about you and what you’re looking for. | An application review followed by paid membership if accepted. |
| Your phone | iOS and Android. | iOS only; no Android app. |
| 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. | Paid membership after acceptance. |
| No subscription | No subscription. No monthly dating bill. | Membership renews on a subscription. |
Loved the onboarding process and hoping that this will shake up my dating experience!
Such a cool and interesting dating app!! Nothing like ive seen before
Loved it
Some of our favorite places
Where Known dates take place
Comal
An open kitchen built around large flat tortilla griddles sets the scene at Comal, a modern Mexican restaurant downtown. The back patio is covered and heated, so ask for it.
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Via del Corso
Via del Corso is an Italian trattoria in North Berkeley, a good pick when you want dinner to feel like a small occasion. Pasta leads the menu in a snug dining room, from a gnocchi alla norma to ravioli filled with beef.
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Convoy Music Bar
Velvet emerald furniture and good acoustics make Convoy Music Bar, a listening bar in the Convoy District, a place to talk for hours. Vintage R&B plays on a hi-fi system, and the entrance is through a back alley in a strip mall.
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.
How do I delete my account?
Why do I need a friend to vouch for me?
Why has my application not been approved yet?
Do I get to talk to my date before meeting them?
Where is Known available?
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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