The main difference between online singers and online cover singers was their source of creation and performance style. Online singers usually released their music works through internet platforms such as music websites, social media, live broadcast rooms, etc., and their fans downloaded and spread them. Their music was usually composed by themselves or others or based on existing songs. Online singers usually did not have professional music production skills, and the sound quality and style of their songs were often more casual. Online cover singers released their cover music through an online platform. They usually needed to find the original song first, then adapt, interpret, or remix it before finally releasing it on the Internet. Online cover singers usually had professional music production skills. They could create their own songs based on the chords of the original songs and add their own styles and elements. Their music works usually attracted a certain number of fans and had a certain degree of influence in certain fields. Generally speaking, online singers mainly focused on composing and singing, while online cover singers emphasized covering and performing. In addition, there were some differences between online singers and online cover singers. For example, the works of online singers usually targeted a wider audience, while the works of online cover singers were more inclined to the fan base.