Alternative to FarmersOnly
A different way to find your person.
Sharing a way of life can be a great starting point. If you're exploring beyond FarmersOnly, tell Known what your everyday looks like and what you're hoping to find in someone. We'll make a personal introduction and help plan the date when you're both interested. You bring your story. We'd love to hear it.
I've had a really positive experience with Known. The swipeless approach feels much more intentional than traditional dating apps, and it encourages genuine conversations instead of judging people in a split second. The profiles give you a better sense of who someone is, and the overall experience feels more thoughtful and less overwhelming. The app is easy to use, and it's refreshing to see a different approach to online dating that's focused on meaningful connections rather than endless scrolling. Definitely worth trying if you're looking for something more authentic.
Amazing app that is the future of dating!
Beautiful UI, such a clean user experience with great haptic feedback that makes the app come alive. Definitely recommending to friends in search of a dating app!
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?
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.
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.
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 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 FarmersOnly
| The details | FarmersOnly | |
|---|---|---|
| Focus | Dating for farmers, ranchers and people who enjoy country life. | Personal matchmaking for people looking for a relationship. |
| How you connect | Swipe through profiles; premium adds search and messaging options. | A personal introduction, followed by date planning when you both say yes. |
| Manual swiping | Yes. Swipe through 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 download; in-app purchases. | Free matchmaking and date booking. Food and drinks are separate. |
| No subscription | Premium unlocks search and messaging. | No subscription. No monthly dating bill. |
Cool way to date with deeper connection
I hope it works I’m tired of the endless swiping
I recently moved to SF and heard about Known from some friends. Instantly, I knew it was a high quality platform. The design is beautiful and app is extremely intuitive to navigate. Known cares about creating deep relationships that go beyond the surface level. Also, their matchmaking process is prompt and legitimate. They do a great job with that! I am looking forward to seeing how they scale over time, all my friends from the East Coast are dying to join!
Some of our favorite places
Where Known dates take place
Cow Hollow / San Francisco
Brazen Head
Brazen Head is a useful answer when an evening drink turns into wanting dinner. The Buchanan Street restaurant and public house serves comforting classics, from French onion soup to pepper steak, with a bar that stays open later than the kitchen.
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Herb & Wood
Herb & Wood is a warm, low-lit restaurant in Little Italy built around an open wood-burning hearth, with an indoor fireplace tucked off to the side. Much of the Mediterranean-meets-California menu comes off the fire and is meant to be ordered across the table and shared.
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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.
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.
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Where is Known available?
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Is Known available on Android?
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Why do I need a friend to vouch for me?
Your pocket matchmaker
Less searching.
More knowing.
A conversation. An introduction. A date worth getting ready for.
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