Alternative to Mi Gente
Turn shared culture into conversation.
Mi Gente connects Latino singles. If you'd like a little help with your next introduction, try Known. Tell us about your story, your interests and what matters to you in a relationship. We'll get to know you and help arrange a date when you're both interested. The fun part is finding out what you have to talk about together.
Genuinely the best dating app I’ve ever used. Very good personalization.
Not gonna lie, I was over swipe apps. This feels way more chill. No rapid-fire judging people in two seconds, just normal conversations. The vibes are calmer and people seem more intentional. I’m not doom-scrolling for hours, which is nice.
Went on a really fun first date with a girl, genuine connection that didn't feel superficial at all so if that's what you're looking for this app is the place! Definitely recommending it to the boys 10/10
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?
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
Known vs Mi Gente
| The details | Mi Gente | |
|---|---|---|
| Focus | Dating for Latino singles. | Personal matchmaking for people looking for a relationship. |
| How you connect | Swipe on profiles and chat after mutual likes. | 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 | Paid subscriptions available. | No subscription. No monthly dating bill. |
Great experience, found a date in around 2 weeks!
This app is incredible. I love how it works, it’s a great UI and really pairs you with someone you actually would be compatible with. I’d recommend this to anyone who wants to get set up the same way you’d get set up by mutuals.
App wow right now get with the times.
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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Mission / San Francisco
Foreign Cinema
A dinner at Foreign Cinema takes place in a covered Mission courtyard, where string lights hang overhead and an old film plays across the back wall throughout the night. Start with oysters from the raw bar and settle in under the heaters once the sun goes down.
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Russian Hill / San Francisco
Cafe Réveille
The Polk Street Réveille gives a coffee date room to turn into brunch. The corner space has high ceilings, indoor tables, heated outdoor seating and a parklet, with an all-day menu if either of you arrives hungry.
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.
Where is Known available?
Why do I need a friend to vouch for me?
How do I delete my account?
Do I get to talk to my date before meeting them?
Does Known plan the first date?
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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