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excerpt: 'This page explains how to try out Axiom without registration with the Axiom Playground.'
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Axiom offers access to your event data without compromises: all your data, all the time, for all possible needs. Forget about data sampling, delays, or excessive costs.
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This page explains how to try out Axiom without registration with the [Axiom Playground](https://play.axiom.co/). It walks you through an example where you run a website and you want to keep an overview of the HTTP requests to this site with Axiom.
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To try out Axiom with sample data but without integrating it into your system, see [Quickstart using sample data](getting-started-guide/quickstart-using-sample-data).
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To start integrating Axiom into your system, see [Integrate Axiom into your system](/getting-started-guide/integrate-axiom).
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## 1. Explore sample data
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## What’s next
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To try out Axiom with sample data but without integrating it into your system, see [Getting started with Axiom](/getting-started-guide/getting-started).
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To try out Axiom with sample data, see [Quickstart using sample data](getting-started-guide/quickstart-using-sample-data).
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To check out Axiom with an example Node.js app, see [Get started with example app](/getting-started-guide/get-started-example-app).
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This page explains how to try out Axiom with an example Node.js app that emits OpenTelemetry trace data. There are many others ways you can send data to Axiom. For a full list, see [Send data](/send-data/ingest).
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To try out Axiom without registration, go to the [Axiom Playground](https://play.axiom.co/). For more information on how to navigate the Playground, see [Explore Axiom Playground](/getting-started-guide/explore-axiom-playground).
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To try out Axiom without registration, see [Explore Axiom Playground](/getting-started-guide/explore-axiom-playground).
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To try out Axiom with sample data, see [Quickstart using sample data](getting-started-guide/quickstart-using-sample-data).
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## 1. Set up Axiom
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Axiom enables you to make the most of your event data without compromises: all your data, all the time, for all possible needs. Say goodbye to data sampling, waiting times, and hefty fees.
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This page explains how to start using Axiom and leverage the power of event data in your organization.
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## 1. Send your data to Axiom
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## What’s next
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-[Try out Axiom](/getting-started-guide/try-out-axiom) for a more hands-on experience that allows you to explore Axiom and quickly leverage the power of your event data.
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-[Learn about Axiom](/getting-started-guide/learn-about-axiom) for a more educational experience that explains the most important concepts and ideas behind Axiom and how your organization can benefit from Axiom’s offering.
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The following pages offer an educational experience that explains the most important concepts and ideas behind Axiom and how your organization can benefit from Axiom’s offering:
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Axiom enables you to query your event data without compromises: all your data, all the time, for all possible needs. No sampling, no waiting, and no extravagant bills.
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This page explains how to try out Axiom with sample data. It walks you through an example where you want to keep track of OpenTelemetry (OTel) traces with Axiom.
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## 1. Explore sample data
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1.[Sign up for an Axiom account](https://app.axiom.co/register). All you need is an email address.
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For a more educational experience that explains the most important concepts and ideas behind Axiom and how your organization can benefit from Axiom’s offering, see [Learn about Axiom](/getting-started-guide/learn-about-axiom).
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