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Get Started with TiDB
New to TiDB? Start by spinning up a free cluster, then pick a path based on what you want to build.
Why Do Developers Choose TiDB?
Seamless Scalability
Scale reads and writes horizontally without manual sharding.
MySQL Compatibility
Use familiar SQL, drivers, and tools while gaining distributed scale.
AI and Vector Ready
Power RAG and agents. AI with built-in vector search.
Strong Consistency & High Availability
Built on Raft for fault tolerance and predictable behavior.
Simplified Architecture
Replace fragmented stacks with a single system for transactional, analytical, and AI workloads.
Developer-Friendly Ecosystem
Works with existing ORMs, BI tools, and AI frameworks.
Choose What to Do Next
Build a Data Application
Design schemas, connect your app, and run scalable transactional and analytical queries.
Build an AI Application
Store embeddings, run vector search, and build RAG or agentic AI systems.
Migrate to TiDB
Evaluate compatibility, plan your migration, and move data safely.
Try TiDB Cloud for Free
Spin up a managed TiDB cluster in minutes.