Element vs. Microsoft Teams: eine gute Linux-Alternative?

Element als Linux-Alternative zu Microsoft Teams

Aktualisiert am 19. Oktober 2026

Unser Fazit

Element can serve as a replacement for Microsoft Teams for users who need secure, federated chat and video calls and are comfortable with a more open ecosystem. It works well for teams that value end‑to‑end encryption, persistent rooms and the ability to connect with external Matrix servers. However, it lacks deep Office 365 integration and some of the enterprise‑grade admin features that Teams provides, so it suits small to medium groups or privacy‑focused organisations rather than large corporate deployments that rely on the full Microsoft stack.

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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 text chat with persistent rooms
Audio and video conferencing via WebRTC
File sharing within conversations
Cross‑platform clients (Linux, Windows, macOS, mobile)
Support for notifications and keyword alerts

Was anders ist

No native integration with Office 365 apps (Word, Excel, SharePoint)
Limited enterprise user/group management and policy controls
No built‑in task/Planner or calendar syncing
Federation works across Matrix servers, not Microsoft tenant directories
File storage is tied to the Matrix server, not SharePoint/OneDrive

Ihre Microsoft Teams-Dateien öffnen

Element can receive and download files sent from Teams, but it cannot directly open or edit Office documents stored in SharePoint or OneDrive. Users will need to download the file and open it with a local office suite (LibreOffice, OnlyOffice, etc.). Exporting Teams‑specific metadata such as channel tabs or Planner boards is not supported.

Von Microsoft Teams zu Element wechseln – Schritt für Schritt

Create a Matrix account on a server you control or use a public homeserver.
Invite existing Teams users to a new Element room by sharing the room link or QR code.
Configure room permissions and enable end‑to‑end encryption if required.
Install the Element Flatpak (flatpak install flathub im.riot.Riot) and log in with your Matrix credentials.
Upload or share any needed files from your local storage into the room.
Optional: Set up bots or integrations from the Element store to replace specific Teams apps.

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

Can I join an existing Microsoft Teams meeting from Element?

No. Teams meetings use a proprietary protocol; you need the Teams client or a web browser to join.

Is end‑to‑end encryption mandatory for all chats?

Encryption is optional and can be enabled per room; private rooms are encrypted by default.

Will my chat history migrate automatically from Teams to Element?

There is no built‑in migration tool; you would need to export Teams chat logs manually and import them, which is rarely practical.

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