# Merca vs Ziniao Browser: Cross-Border Anti-Association & Network Comparison

> Compare Merca and Ziniao across anti-association architecture, proxy imports, software fees, and multi-store seller workflows.

Source: https://merca.getchrovia.com/en/docs/vs-ziniao

Ziniao (SuperBrowser) and Merca are both anti-association tools built for cross-border e-commerce sellers in mainland China. Many sellers compare the two when choosing a multi-store management setup. This guide provides an objective breakdown across anti-association architecture, network procurement, custom node imports, pricing structures, and daily store operations.

## Network purchasing

Ziniao offers platform-specific network packages and supports importing your own devices. Its [official pricing page](https://ziniao.com/pricing/) lists the available packages, and its [device import guide](https://help.ziniao.com/docs/network/17363306629386) 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](https://merca.getchrovia.com/en/docs/import-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](https://ziniao.com/pricing/), [imported-device service fees](https://help.ziniao.com/docs/network/17363306629386), and [Merca plans](https://merca.getchrovia.com/en/#pricing). 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](https://merca.getchrovia.com/en/docs/pro-subscription).

## 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](https://merca.getchrovia.com/en/proxies), [How to tell node types apart](https://merca.getchrovia.com/en/docs/node-types), and [Which country should I buy a node in](https://merca.getchrovia.com/en/docs/node-country).

## 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](https://merca.getchrovia.com/en/docs/proxy-chain).

For store-window behavior, see [Network access restrictions](https://merca.getchrovia.com/en/docs/allowed-sites) and [How login protection works](https://merca.getchrovia.com/en/docs/login-protection).

## 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](https://merca.getchrovia.com/en/docs/import-node), then [How to add a store](https://merca.getchrovia.com/en/docs/add-store).