Amata vs Les Amis

Pricing

Both Amata and Les Amis fall in the Free price range. Amata: Free to download, premium plans likely available. Les Amis: Free to join; optional credit purchases for premium experiences.

Format & matching

Amata uses groups of 1:1, compared to Les Amis’s Varies, and Amata relies on algorithm-based matching while Les Amis uses interest-based matching.

How they work

Amata: Download the app and start a conversation with your AI matchmaker. It asks about your lifestyle, values, what you're looking for, and what you're not — building a real picture of who you are beyond a photo grid. When the AI finds someone it thinks is a strong fit, it introduces you both. If you're both interested, Amata handles the logistics: it checks your availability and books a table at a curated restaurant. You show up, have the date, and then debrief with your AI afterward. Every piece of feedback sharpens future matches.

Les Amis: Download the app and create a profile — all users go through a verification process to keep the community women-only. Browse upcoming events in your city, from pottery classes and wine tastings to outdoor hikes and dinner parties. RSVP to anything that catches your eye. You can also join interest-based groups to find women who share your hobbies and start chatting before you ever meet in person. Show up to the event, meet your new people, and follow up through private messaging in the app.

What to love

Amata: The AI matchmaker learns from every conversation and date, getting smarter over time. Eliminates the worst parts of dating apps: swiping, small talk, and ghosting. Handles all the logistics — availability, restaurant booking, everything. Feels more like being set up by a friend than using an app. Focus on intentional dating filters out people who aren't serious.

Les Amis: Women-only space creates genuine comfort and safety. Curated offline events take the planning burden off you. Verified profiles mean less spam and more real people. Available across 12 cities in Europe and the US. Interest-based groups let you find your people before meeting IRL.

Reality check

Amata: iOS only — no Android or web app yet. Limited to NYC, Sydney, and Melbourne for now. Relies heavily on AI judgment, which won't always get it right. Small user base compared to mainstream dating apps means fewer potential matches.

Les Amis: Women-only means you can't bring male friends or partners. Event availability varies heavily by city — Barcelona and Amsterdam have the most. Premium experiences cost extra credits on top of the free tier. Still relatively small community in newer cities like Austin and New York.

Søren's take

On Amata: Amata is doing something genuinely different in a space that badly needs it. Instead of handing you a deck of profiles to swipe through, it acts like a matchmaker who actually listens. The AI conversation approach is smarter than a personality quiz — it picks up on nuance. The fact that it books the date for you removes so much friction. The catch is availability: with only three cities and an iOS-only app, your dating pool is limited. But if you're in one of those cities and you're done with swipe culture, Amata is worth trying.

On Les Amis: Les Amis nails something most friendship apps get wrong: it leads with real events, not endless chat threads. The women-only angle isn't just a filter — it fundamentally changes the vibe. Women show up more open, more relaxed, and more willing to actually exchange numbers. The European city coverage is strong (Barcelona and Amsterdam especially), though the US expansion is still early. If you're a woman in one of their cities and you're tired of trying to make friends through dating app side features, Les Amis is the real deal.