Alternative to Veggly
Shared values, then a shared table.
Agreeing on dinner is a good start. Veggly connects vegan and vegetarian singles; Known wants to hear what else you care about, too. Tell us about your lifestyle, your interests and who you're hoping to meet. We'll make a personal introduction and help plan a date when you're both interested. Leave room for a little chemistry alongside the shared values.
This app changed my approach on life. Very great UI and loved the different approach to online dating.
From the personalized phone call onboard, to the relaxed vibe of the UI, and the presentation of yourself and your matches, Known reminds us that finding love is all about patience and sincerity. And it’s the best partner for that journey!!! Highly recommend if you want to actually find your person.
I wasn’t expecting this to work but I got a date after three weeks on the waitlist and honestly it was the best date I’ve had in a while.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
Known vs Veggly
| The details | Veggly | |
|---|---|---|
| Focus | Personal matchmaking for people looking for a relationship. | Dating for vegans and vegetarians. |
| How you connect | A personal introduction, followed by date planning when you both say yes. | Discover nearby people and use text or audio chat after matching. |
| 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. | Avocado Club and Premium plans available. |
this feels like a nice reset from normal dating apps. the onboarding is really well done — almost like a little magazine/storytelling video sequence instead of the usual app setup. feels more thoughtful and less swipey, which is def a good thing.
I hope it works I’m tired of the endless swiping
Amazing!! Was super user friendly and took minimal time to set up. Great idea and executed really well!!
Some of our favorite places
Where Known dates take place
Donkey & Goat Winery & Tasting Room
Try a flight of natural wines at Donkey & Goat Winery & Tasting Room, a working winery on 5th Street. A flight draws on El Dorado, Mendocino and Napa Valley vineyards, and the list includes orange wines, pet-nats and chillable reds.
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Chez Panisse
For a special night in Gourmet Ghetto, we'd pick Chez Panisse. The downstairs room serves a fixed menu, while the upstairs Cafe offers a daily-changing a la carte menu of Mediterranean-inspired dishes made with local seasonal ingredients.
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Exploratorium
Crawl through the pitch-dark Tactile Dome together at the Exploratorium, a hands-on science and art museum on the Embarcadero. The galleries and the Tactile Dome are indoors, with a few exhibits outside.
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.
Does Known plan the first date?
How long does it take to chat with the matchmaker?
How do I delete my account?
Is Known available on Android?
Why do I need a friend to vouch for me?
Do I get to talk to my date before meeting them?
Your pocket matchmaker
Less searching.
More knowing.
A conversation. An introduction. A date worth getting ready for.
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