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WePay vs Zai
Both stand on marketplace payment platforms. Which one you can start free with, which one lets you read the code, and what each costs once you pay.
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Choose WePay if your software platform needs integrated merchant onboarding, payment processing and withdrawals, with a choice of integration models. Look elsewhere if you need direct merchant integration or set public pricing.
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Zai offers varied collection methods and workflows for payments involving multiple parties. Businesses should check market availability, integration requirements, and custom pricing with the company.
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| WePay | Zai | |
|---|---|---|
| Free plan | Not published | No |
| Open source | Not published | Not published |
| Runs on | Android, API, iPhone, Web | API, Web |
| Lowest paid plan | Free or on request | Free or on request |
| Plans published | 1 | 2 |
| Maker | Not published | Not published |
| Website | wepay.com | hellozai.com |
| On marketplace payment platforms | #22 of 28 | #26 of 28 |
WePay: what it does well
- Offers Clear, Link and Core integration options.
- Merchant Center covers transactions, reporting and chargebacks.
- Supports flexible payouts and same-day deposits.
- Custom checkout tokenizes card details for branded experiences.
- Supports major domestic and international card networks.
What to know first
- Pricing is available only on request.
- Merchants generally need to sign up through a platform partner.
- U.S. and Canada merchant availability varies by partner.
Zai: what it does well
- Supports cards, PayTo, direct debit, BPAY, and bank transfers.
- Can split, hold, route, and disburse funds.
- Virtual accounts and PayIDs support real-time matching.
- Offers API, hosted form, and plugin integration options.
- Includes a sandbox API environment.
What to know first
- UK credit-card and direct-debit transactions are unavailable.
- WooCommerce use requires specified software versions and a valid SSL certificate.