Its hard to decide which is better..  I love both.  
Non-bondage tickling also has its place, usually totally unplanned and spontaneous that makes it so much fun!  I usually sleep with the covers untucked, just so I can have my feet feel the cool night air as I sleep.  I have a waterbed that is heated so its a refreshing feeling on my feet to "chill" and pull them back inside to get warm again.  I will wake up and reach with my feet for his feet all warm and crinkly and find myself searching and not "meeting" them.  Half dazed I do this knowing they have to be there somewhere!  Just as I realize they aren't anywhere to be found, I can almost hear a giggle as I feel my ankles scooped up and clamped between his arm and chest while he starts raking and raking my soles.  I let out a scream and try fighing to get away.  Before I know I am all tangled in the blankets on my tummy kicking and begging and screaming to please just let me go. I would do anything at this point, knowing I may be able to get away, and also be worried I will kick him and hurt him.  As the minutes pass the worry is no longer for him its me !   I scream and thrash and push and try to bury my face in a pillow thinking if I muffle the noise it will muffle the tickling!  Well, wrong again.  The tickling slows until it stops but he doesnt let go because he knows I will go after him with everything I have and do the same to him!  After awhile we somehow reach a "compromise"  ::giggling::  and we both catch our breath. 
I guess from being woken up so vivaciously he should make the  breakfast?  Don't worry, when we relax later and watch the movie,  I will get my revenge!  Just don't tell him!  lol
SO as you can see, non-bondage tickling does have it advantages too!
All ways ticklish, 
Donna