Element vs. Microsoft Teams (newer versions): eine gute Linux-Alternative?

Element als Linux-Alternative zu Microsoft Teams (newer versions)

Aktualisiert am 29. Oktober 2026

Unser Fazit

Element can replace Microsoft Teams for small teams that need chat, video, and file sharing, but it lacks the deep Office 365 integration and native calendar scheduling that Teams offers. It works well for open‑source environments or organizations that prefer Matrix federation and end‑to‑end encryption. Users who rely heavily on Teams’ meeting scheduling, Teams‑specific apps, or Azure AD single sign‑on may find Element insufficient.

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Lizenz: AGPL-3.0-only OR GPL-3.0-only
Preis: Kostenlos
Aktuelle Version: 1.12.32 (16. Oktober 2026)
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Was gleich funktioniert

Real‑time group chat with persistent rooms
WebRTC video conferencing and screen sharing
File sharing within rooms
Customizable notifications and keyword alerts
Bot integrations via Element store

Was anders ist

No native Office 365 or SharePoint integration
Calendar/meeting scheduling is limited to third‑party services
Single sign‑on via Azure AD not supported
No built‑in meeting recording or transcription
No native integration with Microsoft Teams apps or bots
No direct support for Teams‑specific file formats like .msg or .pst

Ihre Microsoft Teams (newer versions)-Dateien öffnen

Element does not natively open Microsoft Teams‑specific file formats such as .msg or .pst. For documents shared in Teams, users typically rely on cloud storage links (OneDrive, SharePoint) which can be accessed via a web browser or a compatible office suite. Exporting from Teams to standard formats (PDF, DOCX, XLSX) is possible, but Element cannot import those files directly into its chat interface.

Von Microsoft Teams (newer versions) zu Element wechseln – Schritt für Schritt

Export or download all Teams files to a shared cloud folder or local storage.
Create a Matrix server or use Element’s hosted server for your organization.
Invite team members to join Element rooms that match existing Teams channels.
Set up screen sharing and video conferencing in Element and test with a pilot group.
Configure file sharing links to point to the new cloud folder and update any shared URLs.
Train users on Element’s interface and key shortcuts for chat, calls, and file access.

Wichtige Funktionen von Element

End‑to‑Ende verschlüsselter Chat und Anrufe
Persistente Räume mit unbegrenzter Historie
Anpassbare Benachrichtigungen und Schlüsselwort‑Alarme
Bot‑Integrationen über den Element‑Store
Matrix‑Federation für serverübergreifende Kommunikation
Bildschirmfreigabe und WebRTC‑Videokonferenzen
Desktop- und Mobile‑Clients teilen dasselbe Konto
Wayland‑Support via Flatpak

Element unter Linux installieren

Flatpak (Flathub)flatpak install flathub im.riot.Riot

Häufige Fragen

Does Element support Azure AD single sign‑on like Teams?

No, Element does not integrate with Azure AD for SSO. Authentication is handled by the Matrix server you choose or by standard username/password.

Can I use the same calendar that Teams uses?

Element does not provide a native calendar. You can link external calendar services (Google Calendar, Outlook via CalDAV) but scheduling meetings inside Element is limited to third‑party integrations.

Will my Teams files be accessible in Element?

Only files that are stored in standard cloud services (OneDrive, SharePoint) can be accessed via links. Element itself cannot read Teams‑specific file types, so you need to export them to common formats first.