Depends on what levels you need to be at, or are at. To become Star Citizen or, Elite Dangerous.
Now if you want to get to a certain level of good person with, and higher rank than that should be Star Citizen.
And if you want to be a Elite Dangerous person what would you be up for, danger, and trouble.
A beginner should choose a safer alternative than a dangerous one.
So Star Citizen would be more appropriate as a beginner.