Alternative to Sniffies
A different kind of here and now.
If you've been exploring Sniffies and fancy a planned date with one person, meet Known. Start by telling us about yourself and what you're looking for. We'll get to know you, make an introduction, and help with the date when the feeling is mutual. One plan, two people, and room to see where the conversation goes.
finally an app without creeps! thank god!
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!
Night and day compared to other dating apps. Excited to see what comes of this in my life!
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?
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 kind of connection are you seeking?
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 room for the whole person?
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.
Would clearer intentions help?
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.
Want a date with a 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.
Looking for a different pace?
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 Sniffies
| The details | Sniffies | |
|---|---|---|
| Focus | Personal matchmaking for people looking for a relationship. | Cruising and nearby connections. |
| Discovery | A conversation about your values, preferences and relationship goals, then a personal introduction. | An interactive map of nearby people and cruising spots. |
| Manual swiping | None. We find your match; you decide whether to meet. | Explore a map instead. |
| 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 access with paid Plus features. |
| No subscription | No subscription. No monthly dating bill. | Optional Sniffies Plus subscription. |
I love this app. I am excited for the opportunity to find someone special in my life. I appreciate the attention to detail to get to know me to match me with someone. I feel this is a great way to skip all the swiping. It’s refreshing to try something that is more intentional and different from all other dating apps! Thank you, Known!
Finally an app that encourages intentional dating! Super aesthetic and easy to navigate
Loved it
Some of our favorite places
Where Known dates take place
Craft Bar Kamon
Slip through a discreet door inside Asa Bakery to reach Craft Bar Kamon, a Japanese craft cocktail bar in East Village. The 1920s-themed room has armchairs and love seats, paper-screen walls, an antique wall phone and a zen garden.
Go on a date here with Known
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.
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Farmshop Marin
Take a seat at the long wooden bar or out on the spacious patio at Farmshop Marin, a farm-to-table restaurant in the Marin Country Mart in Larkspur. The open kitchen and pizza oven bring some energy to the room, while the patio gives you a quieter option near the Larkspur Landing ferry dock.
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?
How long does it take to chat with the matchmaker?
Do I get to talk to my date before meeting them?
Where is Known available?
How do I delete my account?
Why has my application not been approved yet?
Your pocket matchmaker
Less searching.
More knowing.
A conversation. An introduction. A date worth getting ready for.
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