I'm getting ready to purchase an Aquatica Purescape tub. They have plenty of styles. aquaticausa.com/

I just bought a 60”, and let me tell you, it’s a good thing my husband doesn’t like baths. I am a tiny girl, only 5’3” and 115 pounds and I barely fit. There is no way 2 people are fitting in a tub under 65” unless those people are children. And think hard about the jetted options. I’ve heard nothing but problems with them (think mold and backed up jets) and you have to be careful what kind of products you use. But I do love my tub, we bought the Jacuzzi brand and it’s quite pretty! https://www.fergusonshowrooms.com/product/Jacuzzi-JCEF7032BC-White-/-Chrome-Trim-938555?Ns=AvailabilitySort|0||Primary_Finish|1||Sort_Order|1&N=103+214+91+3003808+160

I think it depends on how you live and if you're planning for resale. I am a bath person and chose an insert so that I could have an air jetted tub, have room for candles, bath salts, etc. and for ease of cleaning around it. I was told that it can sometimes be difficult to clean around free standing tubs, especially in a smaller space. Also, we wanted a larger one as my husband enjoys it after a long day of cycling. The tub insert may not be the rage right now but it functions best for us.

If soneone needs a grab bar, a freestanding tub is NOT recommended. A drop in has multiple locations for attachment points for grab bars. A hoyer lift could be a possibility, but that isn't at all compatible with the form over function choice of a freestanding tub.