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VirtueRF vs Agnes RF (2026)

Published new pricing is limited: Agnes RF lists $30k–$50k, but we haven't verified a new-price band for VirtueRF — see the table below for what we've confirmed. Both are used for RF microneedling, so choose on consumable cost per treatment, cleared indications and how many treatments you can realistically book each month.

Category group: Skin tightening & remodeling (RF microneedling, monopolar RF, HIFU)

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Price comparison

Price comparison: Cartessa VirtueRF vs Agnes RF
Attribute	Cartessa VirtueRF	Agnes RF
New price range	—	$30k–$50k
Used asking range	—	$15k–$25k
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New price range

Cartessa VirtueRF: —
Agnes RF: $30k–$50k

Used asking range

Cartessa VirtueRF: —
Agnes RF: $15k–$25k

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Cartessa VirtueRF

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Consumable economics

Consumable economics: Cartessa VirtueRF vs Agnes RF
Attribute	Cartessa VirtueRF	Agnes RF
Consumable cost / lock-in	Every VirtueRF treatment uses a sterile single-use tip matched to the handpiece. Cartessa's own store lists SmartRF tips at $1,700 / 20 ($85 each), ExactRF kits $990 / 10 ($99 each) and DeepRF kits $1,290 / 10 ($129 each). Secondary-market singles are cheaper ($70–$139) but are aftermarket, not OEM. Use OEM pricing for budgeting.	Single-use needle tips; modest per-case cost (generally under about $100 each — the manufacturer does not publish a US list price). Niche volume keeps annual spend in the low five figures or less.
Service cost	Not published	Not published

Consumable cost / lock-in

Cartessa VirtueRF: Every VirtueRF treatment uses a sterile single-use tip matched to the handpiece. Cartessa's own store lists SmartRF tips at $1,700 / 20 ($85 each), ExactRF kits $990 / 10 ($99 each) and DeepRF kits $1,290 / 10 ($129 each). Secondary-market singles are cheaper ($70–$139) but are aftermarket, not OEM. Use OEM pricing for budgeting.
Agnes RF: Single-use needle tips; modest per-case cost (generally under about $100 each — the manufacturer does not publish a US list price). Niche volume keeps annual spend in the low five figures or less.

Service cost

Cartessa VirtueRF: Not published
Agnes RF: Not published

FDA clearance

FDA clearance: Cartessa VirtueRF vs Agnes RF
Attribute	Cartessa VirtueRF	Agnes RF
FDA status & indication	FDA ClearedK202415, K211562 “Intended for use in dermatologic and general surgical procedures for electrocoagulation and hemostasis. The 2MHz frequency is not intended to treat wrinkles.”	FDA ClearedK192728, K203013, K223805, K250217 “AGNES is indicated for use in dermatological and general surgical procedures for electrocoagulation and hemostasis.”

FDA status & indication

Cartessa VirtueRF: FDA ClearedK202415, K211562
“Intended for use in dermatologic and general surgical procedures for electrocoagulation and hemostasis. The 2MHz frequency is not intended to treat wrinkles.”
Agnes RF: FDA ClearedK192728, K203013, K223805, K250217
“AGNES is indicated for use in dermatological and general surgical procedures for electrocoagulation and hemostasis.”

Which chains run each

Which chains run each: Cartessa VirtueRF vs Agnes RF
Attribute	Cartessa VirtueRF	Agnes RF
Chain adoption	0 recorded pairings	0 recorded pairings
Chains using it	—	—
Approved reviews	0	0

Chain adoption

Cartessa VirtueRF: 0 recorded pairings
Agnes RF: 0 recorded pairings

Chains using it

Cartessa VirtueRF: —
Agnes RF: —

Approved reviews

Cartessa VirtueRF: 0
Agnes RF: 0

Specs and platform

Specs and platform: Cartessa VirtueRF vs Agnes RF
Attribute	Cartessa VirtueRF	Agnes RF
Manufacturer	Cartessa	Agnes Medical
Built by (OEM)	ShenB Co., Ltd.	Agnes Medical Co., Ltd.
Category	RF Microneedling	RF Microneedling
Technology	RF microneedling — 36 gold-coated insulated needles, robotic-precision needle insertion, three handpieces (Smart RF, Deep RF, Exact RF) (RF Microneedling)	Precision single/tri-needle RF (eyes, acne)
Launch year	—	2019
Status	Current	Current
OEM platform	—	—

Manufacturer

Cartessa VirtueRF: Cartessa
Agnes RF: Agnes Medical

Built by (OEM)

Cartessa VirtueRF: ShenB Co., Ltd.
Agnes RF: Agnes Medical Co., Ltd.

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New: $50k

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