Do steam mops actually replace a regular mop and bucket?

Community consensus on r/CleaningTips is that steam mops loosen grime and sanitize without chemicals, but several users note steam 'works alongside' traditional mopping rather than fully replacing it—steam loosens buildup, the pad lifts it. Vacuum-mop hybrids in this category go further by suctioning dirty water, which reviewers say leaves floors cleaner than a mop and bucket since you're always using fresh water.