Thunderbird launches Appointment, a free and open source appointment scheduling tool

Thunderbird has unveiled a new project named Thunderbird Appointment, a free and open-source alternative to appointment scheduling tools like Calendly and Cal.com. Designed to streamline meeting arrangements, Thunderbird Appointment eliminates the hassle of coordinating across multiple time zones and organizations. Users can share their customized availability, allowing others to easily book time on their calendars without the clutter of endless email threads.

Thunderbird emphasizes that Appointment adheres to its core values of privacy, openness, and transparency. The project is currently in closed beta, with plans to roll it out in phases and continuously enhance its features. Thunderbird also envisions Appointment as part of a broader suite of tools designed to augment the core Thunderbird experience.