yes but pathfinders cost like ~290mp... at 250mp theyre more comparable to I&R paths which only get 1 sniper... the comparison is hence biased
IR paths are much more different because they are also fire support. Their lower combat performance is offset by calling down hell fire, or making the enemy think you are. JLI are fucking strong, but they are not going to level a block. You don't get IR for the sniper you get it for the arty. You get regular paths for the crit and you DEFINITELY get JLI for the crit.