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The problem is the pricing model. All of their competitors work on a subscription model that comes with a pre-existing library of games, while stadia requires you to pay full box-price for all the games you play. If it weren't such a rip-off it'd be more popular, it performs very well at this point.

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Geforcenow does not come with a pre-existing library of games. However, you can buy games in regular app stores ( steam, etc) at discounted prices.

About stadia, the uncertain future (it's a Google product) and the fact your games can't be played outside stadia make it look like a risky bet.

That being said, you're right, the stadia pricing model is quite unappealing.

The difference is Geforce Now works with your existing Steam library. You don't need to re-buy games you already known, and if the service shuts down the games are still yours to keep and play on your own hardware. If I spend hundreds on dollars on Stadia games today, is there any guarantee that I'll still be able to play them a month from now?

I prefer Stadia’s pricing model. I’ve gotten tired of everything requiring a subscription.

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