Mozilla Thunderbird email service edges closer to launch with early access
Some waitlist members get a first look at Thundermail, a paid alternative to Gmail
The Mozilla-backed Thunderbird project is making strides towards launching a hosted email service called Thundermail. Initially developed under the Thunderbird Pro banner, which included paid email, appointment scheduling, and file-sharing services, the project has been offering early access to a select few. The Thundermail service provides a web-based email interface and can be accessed through the Thunderbird desktop app, mobile app for Android, or other compatible email clients.
Users receive an inbox with up to 15 email addresses, three custom domains, 30 GB of mail storage, and 60 GB of send storage for Thunderbird Send, an end-to-end encrypted file-sharing and large-attachment service. For an annual fee of $6, billed in monthly payments, users can access these features, which are priced similarly to the annual subscription of £55 offered during the early access program.
While the service may deter users accustomed to free email accounts like Gmail, Outlook.com, and Proton Mail, it offers an ad-free experience. The web-based interface of Thundermail resembles Gmail, featuring a left-side folder pane and a larger right-side message display. The service aims to expand its offerings with additional paid features and services at various price points.
Thunderbird recently switched to a fortnightly release schedule, and the Thunderbird mail client now supports Microsoft’s Exchange.
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