Which is better and why?

Gym for me...No distractions from the kids and since you are driving there, it forces you to stay on task. I do see lots of people lollygagging around though but that's on them.

have you seen the hot chicks at the gym. at home I just lay on the couch

It depends on a few things. Everybody is different. Boxing is the only reason I would hit the gym. Outside of that, for running I got the outdoors. I donot heavy lift so I just do the calisthenics at home.

I just donot like the concept of going someplace to get my workout. Its just easier for me to get up and do the workout. I have some equipment at home that I use (2x25 lb dumbells, jump rope, stationary bike thats it).

If you wanna heavy lift, I suggest hitting the gym. If you prefer treadmill over outdoor, go gym. If you like to workout in groups for classes like zumba and boxing etc, goto gym. If you prefer getting up and getting a quick workout and think you can be honest with yourself about getting a decent workout by yourself at home, go with home

tl;dr: It depends on YOU!

outside - bike, hike, swim, paddle, surf. nothing better.

If I had the machines at home, I'd much rather work out there.

I think If you gus experience working out at home then you had better ideas.
Nothing can be replaced by gym. Gym spirit is something that push you to cross the lims. Something you won't find at home at all.
Even the greatest athletes try working at a gym and along with others, not alone.
At the gym you have your partner to work together, There are coaches and experiienced athletes who increase your knowledge and find your faults. you have a fixed work out plan

Others compliment your shape and beauty and change your mood. The biggest possible inspiration .
You are more disiplined at the gym than home. because you have to get in and out on time.

To summarize, You will never experience the same joy and progress at home as at the gym. if you buy some equipments that would be useful for some monthes but afterward....
Save you money for nutrition and suppliments instead of machines.

Based on my own and many other gym goers.
ragards.

Home....people don't stare at me when I'm at home. Lol

Exactly! Hate when people look.

Gym. For ME, i'm already there might as well put in the work.
AT home my bed is just too close