If they are both exactly the same probably would go with the Novara, it at least came from a physical bike shop (even if not always great) so the chance is higher it was put together by a mechanic. However in terms of bikes like that I probably would go with neither at least looking at your current crop of bikes. It is time to get yourself something nicer. You have plenty of entry level stuff time to level up my friend.

These are some choices:
https://co-motion.com/collections/si...roducts/pangea (Rohloff hub and Dynamo equals a bomb proof commuter or an excellent touring machine and the steel frame is a nice comfy ride)
https://www.rodbikes.com/catalog/mak...hift-main.html (also made in America and of good quality with lower cost options)
https://www.marinbikes.com/bikes/2020-presidio-4-dlx (not made in America but 11 speed Alfine with Dynamo and much cheaper)