This thread is now beyond "Are there any EQ7 competitors?".
I took delivery of EQ7 just a couple of hours ago. I've been thinking about this ever since I ordered the program. I started to wish for a section of the board or a subforum specifically on EQ7. I realize that would involve finding someone to moderate that subforum. I'm not the guy, my program just arrived today.
I think that I will start a new thread, hopefully a long lived one. There we can share ideas, ask questions and hopefully have someone willing to shed some light on the subject. To find the thread please Search for: "EQ7 Questions, Answers and Comments".