Took a look at the spirit software, but I can't say I would enjoy using two different applications, one to create the schematic and one to lay out the board. It doesn't even say if it will generate the rats-nest or pre-populate the board.
I see the workflow as follows. Create schematic in the schematic creator, print it out on paper, switch to board maker, re-make schematic part by part and then re-do the connections.
Assuming I'm correct, the time taking to re-create the schematic on the board would offset the time taken by eagle's quirks.
Please correct me if I'm wrong. I certainly like the price for a single app though 