It seems like online payment is cheaper than delivering it in person ?
2 Answers

Online submission is only for individuals, families or groups must go to the visa application center, only need to pay one fee

It's cheaper to do single-person online signing than to send it to the visa center. The fee for single-person online signing is 165N, without passport submission, but for families, it must be sent to the visa center, and a corresponding fee will be charged.