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A few considerations:
QR 135 vs Thru 142 is a negligible difference for almost all riding. Don't sweat this decision. Pick the frame that has the other features you want, and then sort the dropouts/hub situation. QR wins the quick/repeated wheel removal for flat changes game. A check in that column for a touring bike as fas as I'm concerned. (Thru makes more sense for front wheels and suspension forks. It can help "unify" the wheel/fork unit and decrease flex on bikes with wide. Narrow tires, no issue)
Post mount/IS tabs/flat mount: post vs IS hardly an issue since adapters exist just for this. There also exist adapters to fit post mount calipers to flat mount frames and forks. I have some that I got to fit BB7(gasp!) to a flat mount frame.
So, find the frame that satisfies the fit, material, and features like eyelets and mounts, then work to sort the compatibility. Bitex almost certainly has endcaps to convert your hubs to through axle if desired.