Butterfly
Portable whole-body ultrasound paired with cloud software, clinical training, and optional advanced imaging and AI tools.
About Butterfly
Butterfly pairs a portable whole-body ultrasound probe with connected software for point-of-care scanning. Individual buyers choose iQ3 or iQ+ hardware, then add a software membership. The iQ3 costs $3,899 and has a three-year warranty. The iQ+ costs $2,699 and has a one-year warranty. Core Technology is $299 per year for one user. It includes more than 20 clinical applications, unlimited cloud storage, M-Mode, Color Doppler, on-demand videos, and Butterfly Academy courses. Advanced Technology costs $420 per year, or $1,500 as a one-time payment with five years of guaranteed software access. Advanced adds Power Doppler, Pulsed-Wave Doppler, iQ Slice, iQ Fan, Biplane, Needle Viz, automatic bladder volume, and automatic B-line tools. Probe hardware is charged separately. Online buying limits also matter: annual memberships allow up to two probes, while the one-time Advanced option allows one.
Best for
Best use cases
During a bedside assessment, the clinician connects a whole-body probe and selects from more than 20 clinical applications.
For a procedure or lung scan, an Advanced member uses Doppler or a named imaging tool such as Needle Viz or iQ Fan.
While learning POCUS, a user follows on-demand videos and Butterfly Academy courses alongside hands-on scanning.
Compare before choosing
Core costs less and covers standard applications, cloud storage, M-Mode and Color Doppler, while Advanced adds Doppler, imaging and AI tools.
The $420 annual Advanced option supports up to two online probe purchases, while the $1,500 one-time option supports one.
iQ3 costs more than iQ+ but includes a three-year warranty; iQ+ has a lower hardware price and a one-year warranty.
Features
Point-of-care assessment
Use a portable whole-body probe during bedside assessments, with more than 20 clinical applications available through the membership.
Advanced imaging workflows
Apply Doppler modes and named imaging tools for procedures, lung scanning and other supported clinical workflows.
Ultrasound education
Learn through on-demand videos and Butterfly Academy courses developed by the company’s in-house POCUS experts.
Pros
- One portable probe supports more than 20 clinical applications for varied point-of-care workflows.
- Unlimited cloud storage and included education reduce the need to assemble separate storage and training services.
- Advanced buyers gain named Doppler, guided imaging and AI tools for more specialized scanning workflows.
Cons
- The probe is a separate upfront purchase of $2,699 or $3,899 before membership cost is added.
- Core omits Power Doppler, Pulsed-Wave Doppler, advanced imaging tools and automated AI features.
- Online purchase limits cap annual memberships at two probes and the one-time Advanced option at one probe.
Pricing Plans
Core Technology
- 1 user seat
- 20+ clinical applications
- Unlimited cloud storage
- M-Mode and Color Doppler
- On-demand educational videos
- Butterfly Academy courses
Advanced Technology Annual
- 1 user seat
- All Core Technology features
- Power Doppler and Pulsed-Wave Doppler
- iQ Slice, iQ Fan, Biplane and Needle Viz
- Auto Bladder Volume and Auto B-Lines
Advanced Technology One-Time
- 1 user seat
- Software access guaranteed for five years
- No recurring software fee required
- All Advanced Technology imaging tools
- Advanced AI tools
* Pricing information is for reference only. Please refer to the latest announcement on Butterfly's official website.