Alternative to Tser
Meet people without losing yourself.
Tser gives trans people and allies a place to connect. If you'd like to try personal matchmaking too, start by telling Known about yourself. We want to hear about your life, your preferences and what you're hoping to find. We'll make an introduction and help plan the date when you're both interested. See what the next conversation brings.
Honestly about time a dating app got me on dates 😭
So much better than hinge or tinder! Love it
Great app and helped me find love
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?
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
Known vs Tser
| The details | Tser | |
|---|---|---|
| Focus | Personal matchmaking for people looking for a relationship. | Transgender dating and social connections, including allies. |
| Matching | A conversation about your values, preferences and relationship goals, then a personal introduction. | Personal ads with local and international search. |
| Your phone | iOS and Android. | iOS and Android. |
| 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 download; in-app purchases. |
| No subscription | No subscription. No monthly dating bill. | Optional paid subscriptions. |
Finally an app that encourages intentional dating! Super aesthetic and easy to navigate
Night and day compared to other dating apps. Excited to see what comes of this in my life!
5/5 stars. Been a great experience so far and the onboarding was made fun with the AI agent who could hold an actual conversation with me. Opposite of other dating apps where I’m filling out forms.
Some of our favorite places
Where Known dates take place
Takara Sake
Taste sakes including sweet nigori and bold junmai at Takara Sake, a tasting room with an on-site sake museum. It makes a laid-back, offbeat date.
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Gaslamp Quarter and Little Italy walk
Walk into the Gaslamp Quarter, where Victorian-era buildings stand beside modern towers and the blocks fill with restaurants, clubs, pubs, theaters, galleries, and boutiques. Horton Plaza Park makes a good pause, with an interactive fountain, lawns, and vendors selling ice cream and coffee.
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USS Midway Museum
Spend an afternoon aboard the USS Midway Museum, an aircraft carrier on the Embarcadero waterfront. The museum recommends at least 4 or 5 hours aboard, and same-day re-entry is allowed.
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?
Is Known available on Android?
Why has my application not been approved yet?
Do I get to talk to my date before meeting them?
Does Known plan the first date?
Your pocket matchmaker
Less searching.
More knowing.
A conversation. An introduction. A date worth getting ready for.
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