Actually the conform has come a long ways with DS with many effects, layers and nests as well as text from the title tool. If the same plug-in are on the system, then they will work as well (depending on version and all). I know that Autodesk has been doing a lot of work in the area of conform as well, but probably not at the same level as a DS…. yet.
I would look to OS preference, price, and how much development is being committed to each over the last few versions and how frequently they are updated.
Michael
Michael Phillips