Overview

• 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.