Alternative to HER
Community and a considered introduction.
HER makes space for queer dating and community. If you're curious about adding a little matchmaking to your dating life, meet Known. Tell us about yourself, your preferences and what you're hoping to find. We make personal introductions and help plan a date when you're both interested. You get to decide whether there's a spark.
App wow right now get with the times.
Update: I went on my first date and honestly really enjoyed it. We’re going on a second date this weekend.
Outcomes > swipes!
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 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.
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.
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.
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 HER
| The details | HER | |
|---|---|---|
| Focus | Queer dating and community for women, nonbinary and gender-diverse people. | Personal matchmaking for people looking for a relationship. |
| How you connect | Match and chat, or join communities around shared interests. | A personal introduction, followed by date planning when you both say yes. |
| Your phone | iOS and Android. | iOS and Android. |
| 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 | Optional Premium subscription. | No subscription. No monthly dating bill. |
My friend found her boyfriend on Known and this app feels different from other dating apps. I love the intentional matching and how it feels very personal
So glad I signed up! Known is not yet in my city but I am excited for when it comes! I’ve heard amazing things and can’t wait to see for myself why Known is amazing!
Cool way to date with deeper connection
Some of our favorite places
Where Known dates take place
Point Loma / San Diego
Cesarina
Cesarina is a colorful Point Loma trattoria with a bougainvillea-covered patio that’s especially nice for a date on a warm night. Pasta is made in house, with plenty of dishes to split, and the tiramisu is finished tableside.
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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.
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Duboce Triangle / San Francisco
Kantine
Kantine makes a daytime date feel like a proper occasion without requiring a dinner reservation. The Market Street kitchen leans Scandinavian, with scratch-made pastries and seasonal breakfast, brunch and lunch dishes.
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 do I delete my account?
How long does it take to chat with the matchmaker?
Why has my application not been approved yet?
Do I get to talk to my date before meeting them?
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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