Get Started

Choose how you want to try Volt

Three ways to get hands-on with Volt Active Data — from zero-setup reading, to a live cluster in your browser, to running the real thing on your own machine. Pick whatever fits where you are right now.

Read & learn

Quick Start

Learn the concepts at your own pace.

Where it runsNothing to run — just read
SetupNone
AccountNot needed
Real Volt commandsRead only
Your work persists—
Best deviceAny — mobile friendly
CostFree

Browse the guides → Fastest to try Live environment

Interactive Sandbox

Try it hands-on, right now — nothing to install.

Where it runsIn your browser (Volt-hosted)
SetupNone
AccountNot needed
Real Volt commandsYes — live cluster
Your work persistsResets after session
Best deviceDesktop
CostFree

Launch the sandbox → Run locally

Developers Edition

Build a real application on your own machine.

Where it runsOn your own machine
SetupDownload & install
AccountVolt account
Real Volt commandsYes — full control
Your work persistsYes — it's yours
Best deviceDesktop / server
CostFree

Get Developers Edition →