There's an nice review of all the top bitcoin exchanges: https://www.bestbitcoinexchange.io/ just use the table to choose which place suits your needs best (beginner-friendly, credit card purchases, USA/EU location, bank transfer, no verification...). Coinbase is n1 for a reason: beginners feel at home, it's got some good extra features as you progress (eg vault storage), and it's possible to branch out and try new projects (eg ethereum).