Blueprint Softphone + Twilio:
How You Save 95% on Business Phone Costs
Most business phone providers buy wholesale minutes from companies like Twilio, mark them up 10-20x, and sell them to you. Blueprint Softphone removes the middleman entirely.
Two Completely Independent Services
This is the key thing to understand: Blueprint and Twilio are separate companies. They work together seamlessly, but your accounts with each are completely independent.
Twilio — Your Phone Company
- Twilio is a publicly traded company (NYSE: TWLO) — they power communications for Netflix, Uber, Airbnb, and thousands of other businesses
- They sell phone numbers, call routing, and SMS at wholesale rates — the same prices enterprise clients pay
- You create your own Twilio account at twilio.com — it belongs to you, billed directly by Twilio
- A US phone number costs $1.15/month. Calls cost ~$0.014/minute outbound. These are published rates anyone can verify.
Blueprint Softphone — Your App
- Blueprint Softphone is the professional interface that connects to your Twilio account — calling, SMS, voicemail, contacts, and more
- We charge 0% markup on your Twilio costs. Zero. Your Twilio bill is exactly what Twilio publishes.
- Free for up to 2 phone numbers. Pro subscription ($4.99/mo or $49.99/yr) for unlimited numbers.
- Available as a Chrome extension and web app today. Native mobile apps coming soon.
Set Up in Three Steps
No IT department needed. No hardware. No 30-day onboarding. Just your Twilio account and about 60 seconds.
Create a Twilio Account
Go to twilio.com and create a free account. Buy a phone number ($1.15/mo for a US number). Twilio gives you an Account SID and Auth Token — that's all you need.
~2 minutes
Install Blueprint Softphone
Add the Chrome extension or open the web app. Paste your Twilio Account SID and Auth Token. Blueprint connects directly to Twilio — your credentials are never stored on our servers.
~30 seconds
Start Calling
That's it. Make and receive calls, send SMS, manage voicemail — all through your Twilio account at Twilio's published rates. 0% markup from Blueprint. Ever.
Immediately
The Real Cost Comparison
Most VoIP providers buy minutes from Twilio (or similar), add a 10-20x markup, and resell them to you. Here's what you actually pay with Blueprint Softphone.
| Item | Traditional VoIP | Blueprint + Twilio |
|---|---|---|
| 1 US Phone Number | $15–$25/mo | $1.15/mo |
| Outbound Call (per min) | Included* | $0.014 |
| Inbound Call (per min) | Included* | $0.0085 |
| SMS (per message) | Included* | $0.0079 |
| Typical Monthly Bill | $25–$50 | $2–$5 |
* "Included" minutes are pre-paid via the higher monthly fee. Blueprint + Twilio = pay only for what you use at wholesale rates.
Your Security. Your Control.
Blueprint Softphone is designed so that we never have access to your Twilio account, your billing, or your call audio.
Credentials Never Stored
Your Twilio Auth Token authenticates directly from your browser to Twilio's API. It never passes through Blueprint servers.
No Billing Access
We can't spend your Twilio money, buy numbers, or modify your account in any way. Our platform is a complete firewall from your billing.
Audio Goes to Twilio
Call audio uses Twilio's WebRTC infrastructure, encrypted via SRTP. Blueprint routes signaling, not your media.
Fully Auditable Code
Chrome extensions are inherently inspectable. Every line of code running in your browser can be reviewed at any time.
Ready to Cut Your Phone Bill?
Free for 2 numbers. No credit card. Set up in under 60 seconds.