Mozilla Thunderbird Takes on Gmail with New Email Service
a year ago
- #Privacy
- #Thunderbird
- Mozilla Thunderbird is undergoing a revival with modern updates and new technologies.
- Thunderbird Pro is developing an open-source web services suite, including Thundermail, a privacy-focused email service.
- Thundermail will offer browser-based email with custom domain support, distinguishing itself from competitors like Gmail by prioritizing privacy.
- Additional Thunderbird Pro services include Thunderbird Send for encrypted file sharing, Thunderbird Appointment for scheduling, and Thunderbird Assist for AI-powered email features with privacy in mind.
- Thunderbird Pro will initially be a paid service, with plans to introduce free tiers with limitations as the user base grows.
- Thunderbird's donation revenue has significantly increased, supporting its expansion into web services to compete with ecosystems like Gmail and Office365.