What I miss in DS is the dependency editor like poser has, and Poser11Pro will have that SubD morph brush for_everybody_ !!! The main difference seem to be: SM provides lousy tools, but gives you the opportunity to do a lot for yourself. - To bad, if your not skilled enough. DAZ provides great tools, but doesn't seem to want you doing anything custom - unless you become a certifyed vendor. To bad, if you don't want to be a vendor.

I know, that's said very simple, and therefore not a 100% correct, but these are the messages I understand.