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Mozilla Announces Thunderbird Pro, Aiming to Build a Privacy-Focused Productivity Ecosystem

The suite includes Thundermail, a browser-based email service in beta testing, alongside scheduling, file-sharing, and AI tools designed to rival Gmail and Office 365.

  • Mozilla has officially unveiled Thunderbird Pro, a paid suite of services expanding the Thunderbird email client into a comprehensive productivity platform.
  • Thundermail, a privacy-focused, browser-based email service, is currently in internal testing with a beta waitlist available at Thundermail.com.
  • Additional services include Thunderbird Appointment for scheduling, Thunderbird Send for encrypted file sharing, and Thunderbird Assist, which offers AI features with privacy-preserving options for local or remote processing.
  • The monetization model will initially provide free access to community contributors, with paid tiers planned for broader users and potential limited free tiers in the future.
  • Thunderbird Pro represents Mozilla's push to create an open-source alternative to proprietary ecosystems like Gmail and Office 365, funded by growing donation revenue.
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