Alternative to Bumble
Let the next step be a date.
Your best story probably doesn't fit in a dating bio. Tell it to Known instead. We get to know the person behind the photos, introduce you to someone we think you'll click with, and help plan a date when you're both interested. If Bumble has you ready for a change of pace, this could be a good place to start.
This app is awesome. It makes life in San Diego so fun. Definitely recommend
Great interview and match
Love this app, super impressed
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?
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.
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.
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.
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.
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 Bumble
| The details | Bumble | |
|---|---|---|
| Matching | Browse dating profiles and decide who interests you. | A conversation about your values, preferences and relationship goals, then a personal introduction. |
| Showing interest | Compliments and SuperSwipes help you stand out. | You both decide whether to meet after a personal introduction. |
| Manual swiping | Yes. Swipe right or left on profiles. | None. We find your match; you decide whether to meet. |
| Book the date | Date booking isn’t advertised. | We choose a time and place and handle the reservation. |
| Cost | Free core features; paid upgrades. | Free matchmaking and date booking. Food and drinks are separate. |
| No subscription | Optional Boost, Premium and Premium+ plans. | No subscription. No monthly dating bill. |
Best dating app I’ve seen. Very excited to use it. Also-didn’t know my phone could vibrate like that, that onboarding video was AWESOME. 10/10
Genuinely the best dating app I’ve ever used. Very good personalization.
the setup process was pretty quick and i think this app is more genuine than most dating apps
Some of our favorite places
Where Known dates take place
Fort Mason / San Francisco
The Interval at Long Now
The Interval provides its own conversation starters: towering bookshelves, a drawing robot and exhibits about thinking on a very long timescale. The Fort Mason space is both a café and cocktail bar, so it works whether your date calls for coffee or something stronger.
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Balboa Park / San Diego
Balboa Park
A central park combining gardens and cultural destinations. Leave time to stop and talk rather than making distance the goal.
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Russian Hill / San Francisco
Bar Bibi
Chef Bahman Safari opened Bar Bibi last year in Russian Hill, turning a two-story corner space into a cozy neighborhood wine bar. For a date, the pillow-lined nooks tucked against the windows make for an intimate spot to settle in over a bottle.
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.
Is Known available on Android?
How long does it take to chat with the matchmaker?
Where is Known available?
How do I delete my account?
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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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