I would say not superior but very different. Some of the Crush Station Overdrives are a bit for lack of another word untraditional. A lot of the Crush Station algorithms are not based on traditional gain tones. I was using the Sag Harbor patch which simulates an amp or dirt stomp that is underpowered. My singer asked me if my amp was broken. The Fra Diablo I mentioned is a very traditional high-gain overdrive and one I use a bit. However, the library in Crush Station is not extremely deep. My Source Audio Classic Distortion Pro gives me more options. Helix will have many more options and will be more likely to have something that really scratches your itch.