# KeyDB overview


[KeyDB ↗](https://docs.keydb.dev/) is a fully open source database, a faster drop-in alternative to Redis. It offers enhanced performance, multithreading capabilities, and maintains full compatibility with Redis clients and APIs.

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While KeyDB is available in Zerops, please note that KeyDB development has not been very active recently. For new Redis-compatible deployments, we recommend considering [Valkey](/valkey/overview) as the preferred alternative due to its active development and ongoing support.
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## Feature Highlights

- [Create KeyDB service](/keydb/how-to/create) — Start with creating a KeyDB service using GUI or zCLI.
- [Import config file](/keydb/how-to/create#full-example) — Use an example config file to import your KeyDB service.

### Connect to KeyDB service

- [Manage KeyDB database](/keydb/how-to/manage)
- [Connect from the same project](/keydb/how-to/connect#connect-to-keydb-from-runtime-services-of-the-same-project)
- [Connect remotely](/keydb/how-to/connect#connect-to-keydb-in-zerops-remotely)

## Popular Guides

- [zCLI](/references/cli) — Get even more out of Zerops with the zCLI command line tool.
- [Zerops VPN](/references/networking/vpn) — Connect to your KeyDB service securely with Zerops VPN.

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