Alternative to eHarmony
More than a good score.
There's compatibility on paper, and then there's losing track of time over dinner. Looking beyond eHarmony? Known starts with a conversation about you, makes a personal introduction, and helps plan the date when you're both interested. Tell us what matters. We'll help you find out what it feels like to meet.
So glad this app exists, I’m already being matched with such perfect dates, I’m so excited
It felt like a really natural way to talk about myself and what I’m looking for. Like I was talking to a friend. Super easy, cool approach to approach online dating. I’m excited
I’ve never been on dating apps before because I’ve always wanted a meet-cute, but also I hate the way they commoditize people. You can swipe through endlessly and never really see the human on the other end. I took a chance on Known and this app is great because you don’t swipe, you just get match suggestions with a long paragraph about a person and what you might like about each other, and ultimately the option to leap in and say you’ll give it a chance. So far great and stressless experience!
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.
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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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
Known vs eHarmony
| The details | eHarmony | |
|---|---|---|
| Getting to know you | A Compatibility Quiz creates your Personality Profile. | A conversation about your values, preferences and relationship goals, then a personal introduction. |
| How you connect | Browse the Discover list, like profiles and send messages. | A personal introduction, followed by date planning when you both say yes. |
| Manual swiping | Browse suggested profiles in Discover. | 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 Basic access; Premium unlocks more. | Free matchmaking and date booking. Food and drinks are separate. |
| No subscription | Paid Premium memberships available. | No subscription. No monthly dating bill. |
Had a great experience with known!
Known is like a better hinge, it’s a great matchmaking service/dating app.
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!
Some of our favorite places
Where Known dates take place
Balboa Park / San Diego
The Nat
Friday nights are a particularly good time to visit the San Diego Natural History Museum. Admission drops by half after 5 p.m., and you can wander the exhibits without the daytime crowds before heading up to the rooftop for a drink overlooking Balboa Park.
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Madi
A San Diego brunch restaurant on Adams Avenue. Choose this when a proper sit-down meal sounds better than a hurried coffee.
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Mission / San Francisco
Sightglass Coffee
The Mission Sightglass is a coffee date for people who enjoy choosing the coffee as much as drinking it. The open espresso bar at 3014 20th Street serves coffees selected for this location, beneath a reclaimed-redwood ceiling.
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?
Why has my application not been approved yet?
Do I get to talk to my date before meeting them?
Where is Known available?
Is Known available on Android?
How long does it take to chat with the matchmaker?
Your pocket matchmaker
Less searching.
More knowing.
A conversation. An introduction. A date worth getting ready for.
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