Sod is better than seeds in some respects, but it’s not better for everyone. The most significant benefit to laying sod is that you’ll have an instant lawn and don’t need to wait for your grass seed to germinate or grow in. Laying down the strips is less time-consuming than seeding but far more expensive, often more than four times as costly.
Sod also isn’t available in all grass types, whereas conventional seeding allows custom mixtures of grass species. You’ll also need to water sod diligently and prepare the soil beforehand, so the preparation and aftercare are equal.