Alternative to Sitch
Make the introduction personal.
A little matchmaking help can be a very good thing. If you're considering Sitch, give Known a look too. We start by getting to know you through a conversation, then introduce you to one person at a time. You decide whether to meet; we help with the planning. Think of us as a little help with your next hello.
the app design is literally stunning like tf?? it appeals to the genz audience well i feel, better than hinge, better than tinder
the setup process was pretty quick and i think this app is more genuine than most dating apps
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.
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Is the goal still human connection?
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.
What happens after the recommendation?
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.
Does the conversation feel like you?
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 turns the introduction into a date?
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.
Is there a clear next step?
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.
Known vs Sitch
| The details | Sitch | |
|---|---|---|
| Matching | An AI matchmaker sends introductions; people on its team review profiles. | A conversation about your values, preferences and relationship goals, then a personal introduction. |
| Availability | Lists NYC, San Francisco, Los Angeles, Chicago and Austin. | Live in San Francisco and San Diego. |
| Manual swiping | Receive curated introductions. | None. We find your match; you decide whether to meet. |
| Book the date | Introductions are advertised; reservation booking is not. | We choose a time and place and handle the reservation. |
| Cost | Paid access to curated setups. | Free matchmaking and date booking. Food and drinks are separate. |
| No subscription | One-, three- or six-month plans. | No subscription. No monthly dating bill. |
Honestly about time a dating app got me on dates 😭
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!
i actually liked how they took care of picking the whole date place for me.
Some of our favorite places
Where Known dates take place
Castro / San Francisco
Le Marais Bakery
For a date built around a very good pastry, head to Le Marais at Sanchez and 18th. The bakery makes its croissants over three days, using a long fermentation and French butter.
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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.
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Lower Pacific Heights / San Francisco
Sweet Maple
Sweet Maple is for the date who takes breakfast seriously. The Lower Pacific Heights restaurant serves American brunch with Asian influences, including its thick-cut, sweet-and-spicy Millionaire’s Bacon.
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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Do I get to talk to my date before meeting them?
Why do I need a friend to vouch for me?
Does Known plan the first date?
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Why has my application not been approved yet?
Your pocket matchmaker
Less searching.
More knowing.
A conversation. An introduction. A date worth getting ready for.
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