cables are cheaper and will gradually reduce in effectiveness as the cable becomes worn. Keeping in mind cables do not warn you when they are about to break. replacement parts are cheaper and easier to adjust.
A decent brand of hydraulic breaks will offer better consistent braking power. granted the bleed kits cost a bit but that’s a one of payment as fluid is quite cheap. Bleeding them is very simple. Learning to bleed them is an acceptable sacrifice.
This will come down to where and how you ride. I have a range of conditions and temperature so i go hydraulic.