Merca vs Ziniao Browser
Compare Merca and Ziniao's network purchasing, imported devices, software fees, and store workflows.
Ziniao and Merca both support cross-border e-commerce store operations. The main differences covered here are how you buy network services and pay for the software.
Network purchasing
Ziniao offers platform-specific network packages and supports importing your own devices. Its official pricing page lists the available packages, and its device import guide covers individual, batch, and VPS imports.
Merca keeps software and network services separate. Buy a proxy from a network provider, or prepare one on your own server, then add the connection details as a node. See Add a node.
Software and network costs
| Item | Ziniao | Merca |
|---|---|---|
| Browser software | Basic browser is free; network resources and additional services are purchased separately | Free for one store; Pro is $10/month for up to 20 stores, team management, and automation |
| Network packages | General/Amazon packages from about ¥68/device/month; selected marketplace packages from about ¥48/device/month, before introductory offers | Pay your chosen network provider separately |
| Your own network resource | Promotional network-acceleration software service fee of ¥20/device/month, plus the underlying resource cost | Add a supported proxy as a node, with no separate per-node import fee |
Prices checked on September 8, 2026: Ziniao pricing, imported-device service fees, and Merca plans. Current prices and promotions are shown on the respective purchase pages.
To estimate your monthly cost, add the software fee, network resources, and any upstream connection service. Use the number of stores, required countries, and renewal prices for your setup. For Merca subscription steps, see How to subscribe to Pro.
Network addresses and website access
Ziniao offers cloud, static residential, and other device types, selected by platform and region. In Merca, you choose the provider, address type, and country independently.
Website access varies by provider and plan. Check your seller dashboard, login, email, and payment pages, along with whether the IP is dedicated and retained at renewal. See Network providers, How to tell node types apart, and Which country should I buy a node in.
Connection path
Merca's Proxy chain connects through this computer's System proxy or a custom upstream proxy before reaching the store's node. See How the proxy chain works.
For store-window behavior, see Network access restrictions and How login protection works.
Getting started
- To buy a platform-specific network package inside the browser service, explore Ziniao's packages. Existing device owners can use its import options.
- To manage software and network subscriptions separately, try Merca's free one-store plan. Start with Add a node, then How to add a store.
- Already working inside a Windows VPS? Merca VPS is a free browser with local TOTP and passkeys, without a Merca account.