Overlocker vs Coverstitch?

I'm looking into buying my first Overlocker possibly Coverstitch. I'm wondering which one is the most preferred and why?

Also which company is best to buy from and why, I mostly work on clothing...so I'd like one of these machines, just wondering which one I'd get the most use out of. Thanks for your input and help. 

I'm seeeeew excited to be a part of this community. Thank you Haley for coming up with this idea.

Hi Yolanda, You're so welcome, I'm really pleased you like it!

I can't speak about coverstitch as I've not ever used one. But I love my Janome overlocker which is a 6234XL. 

Great to know, thank you, that will help my research. 😀

Hi Yolanda, I bought a Janome 2000 cover stitch and hardly use it, it skips stitches too. On the other hand I bought a cheap overlocker a few years ago in case I didn't get on with it, use it all the time and bought a baby lock victory earlier this year. Absolutely fantastic highly recommend, you'll never look back, especially if you like sewing/wearing stretch fabrics, sweatshirt/dresses don't go near the sewing machine. Happy shopping for one. X

Hi Yolanda I would go for an overlocker, I have a cover stitch and it's a nice to have not a need to have where as I used my overlocker on pretty much every project I make to finish seams 

Oh and I'd recommend the self threading ones, I have a babylock and love it but other manufactures with this feature 

I would love a self-threading sewing machine!! It looks like most people would recommend an overlocker over a coverstitch Yolanda - did you find one?

I'm a overlocker newbie I have signed up for an in person class local to me. I have one that has been in its box for 4 years!