It's a bit less automation-friendly because the UX is not great when the bot doesn't have its own phone number (which costs money). I think it has better privacy, though. Matrix server operators can read message metadata.
replyTelegram server operators can read message meta data and messages
replyYou're right, Matrix is a much better option than Telegram. I misread the thread as comparing Signal to Matrix.
replyUnfortunately, I haven't used Matrix personally enough to comment, sorry. But, I've heard only good things about it so far.
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