I use the RedGate products and find that they do speed things up.

There is a layout file used SQL Refactor that can be edited to give you the layout you want when you ask the product to layout your code.

There are bits I don't like about SQL Prompt. Intellisense for functions link DATEDIFF would make life easier or the enum for the CONVERT function.

I think Steve is in a "Death or Bongo" situation. Short of publishing an article that criticises RedGate left, right and centre SSC is always going to be accused of bias if RedGate tools are reviewed.