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Alternative to ThaiCupid

A wider search or a closer connection?

ThaiCupid connects Thai singles and people looking to meet them around the world. Want to try personal matchmaking too? Tell Known about yourself and what matters to you in a relationship. We get to know you before making an introduction, then help with the date when you both want to meet. Start with your story.

This app is awesome. It makes life in San Diego so fun. Definitely recommend
evhdkcksApp Store review
Super easy and fun to use. Great way to meet people and different than other dating apps :)
madisondoanutApp Store review
So much more aesthetic than tinder
Bishbashbosh_12App Store review

How 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 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.

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.

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.

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.

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.

Known vs ThaiCupid

The starting point

ThaiCupid connects Thai singles and people seeking relationships with them internationally.

Known starts with a conversation about your values, preferences and relationship goals.

Getting to know someone

Members browse detailed profiles and refine searches by location and other preferences.

When both people want to meet, Known helps plan the date and its practical details.

Your phone

ThaiCupid has listings on both the US App Store and Google Play.

Known is available on iOS and Android, so you can choose the same matchmaking service on either phone.

I love the way they have integrated voice AI and the voice AI that they have used is pretty good questions are pretty straightforward and I hope this is gonna be fun. I would highly recommend. I would highly recommend this too many people to try it out because unlike the traditional with this AI world, what is going around if people are tired of too many questions and stuff like that and filling out forms and all that with this voice thing that makes it very easy two or three steps and you were talking to someone like a real person and hopefully it gets. I’m still going to wait for the result after I’m accepted on the waitlist and can’t wait to see what happens next.
Capt.anandApp Store review
Being able to share my experiences with an ai bot was one of a kind, recommending to all my friends. This is real dating.
tylerdezyApp Store review
So glad this app exists, I’m already being matched with such perfect dates, I’m so excited
hihihihihi12345..App Store review
More stories, less swiping. Read our testimonials ↗

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.

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.

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.

Get to know how it works ↗

Some of our favorite places

Where Known dates take place

Dolores Park Cafe

Mission / San Francisco

Dolores Park Cafe

Dolores Park Cafe is a useful meeting point when you want a coffee date with an obvious next step. Order an espresso and an egg sandwich at the café on Dolores and 18th, then decide whether to stay on the patio or take something into the park.

Go on a date here with Known
Zazie

Cole Valley / San Francisco

Zazie

Zazie gives you two different dates in one Cole Valley bistro: an American-style brunch or a Provençal dinner. Choose the former when you have a leisurely morning, the latter when you want to put an actual reservation in the calendar.

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.

Your pocket matchmaker

Less searching.
More knowing.

A conversation. An introduction. A date worth getting ready for.

Download Known

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A little more to know

Good questions.

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.
Does Known plan the first date?
Yes! Once you confirm your match and your schedules align, we select a venue based on both of your preferences and make the reservation. All you have to do is show up and be yourself.
Do I get to talk to my date before meeting them?
Yes, you can chat with your date up to 2 hours before your reservation. Just enough time to break the ice without overthinking it.
Where is Known available?
Known is live in San Francisco 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.
When will I get off the waitlist?
We don't have a set timeline, but our algorithm is working on it daily. Every new member who joins Known gets us closer.