Palfish — full review and pricing

Quick facts. Palfish is operated by Shanghai Hujiang Education Technology Co., Ltd. (operating PalFish), headquartered in Beijing, China, with the brand established in 2015 by Eric Yang. The operator is privately held; backed by Tencent, IDG Capital and Northern Light Venture Capital. Palfish positions itself as a Chinese-founded English-tutoring app for kids competing with VIPKid and Lingumi, billed via the tier structure detailed below.

Palfish markets a kids education subscription targeted at users who want a fully-managed product without piecing it together themselves. The pricing snapshot below pulls Subger's live tracker, so anchor prices stay current as Palfish adjusts published rates. The rest of this page details the operator, current tiers, feature coverage, support reach and 10 short FAQs. For the canonical reference, you can always cross-check the vendor's own pricing page — but expect the figures here to mirror it within the cache window.

Operator background

Palfish runs under Shanghai Hujiang Education Technology Co., Ltd. (operating PalFish), headquartered in Beijing, China. The product was established in 2015 by Eric Yang, and the company is currently privately held; backed by Tencent, IDG Capital and Northern Light Venture Capital. Palfish sits in the kids education category and competes for the same recurring spend as nearby kids education brands on this site. See related coverage in /en/us/promo and /en/us/deal for cross-brand context.

Headquarters and corporate status

• Legal entity: Shanghai Hujiang Education Technology Co., Ltd. (operating PalFish)
• HQ: Beijing, China
• Founded / launched: 2015 by Eric Yang
• Ownership: privately held; backed by Tencent, IDG Capital and Northern Light Venture Capital

The operator's corporate status determines who you contract with at checkout — typically the legal entity above, even if billing goes through a regional reseller.

Why Palfish matters in kids education

Palfish positions itself as a Chinese-founded English-tutoring app for kids competing with VIPKid and Lingumi. The 2024-2025 differentiator: Pivoted to international Official Kids Course after China's 2021 double-reduction (双减) policy restricted domestic K-12 tutoring.

Pricing and tier structure

Current tier structure: Per-class purchases (~$10-$20 per 25-min lesson); package discounts. The anchor price referenced for headline comparison is 25-minute 1-on-1 lessons ~$10-$20 each.

Plan grid

What changes between tiers

Higher tiers typically unlock larger allowances, additional household members or extra premium content; entry tiers exist for trial usage. Live prices in the Subger plan tracker override these anchors when Palfish adjusts published rates.

Recent pricing context (2024-2025)

Pivoted to international Official Kids Course after China's 2021 double-reduction (双减) policy restricted domestic K-12 tutoring. Annual commitments commonly trim 10-20% off the headline monthly rate; check the live grid above before purchase.

Feature coverage

Palfish ships with the following named capabilities relevant to kids education:

• 1-on-1 native English speaker classes
• 25-minute lesson format
• Recorded class playback
• Progress tracking and badges
• IOS and Android apps

Feature matrix

Platform and device reach

Coverage spans the operator's published device list — typically modern iOS and Android plus a web client; some categories add desktop apps, smart-TV apps or vehicle integrations where relevant. Check the vendor's "Supported devices" page if you depend on a less common platform.

Curriculum and pedagogy

Curriculum aligns to age groups (typically 3-12) with structured lesson progression, mastery checks and parent-facing reports.

What this means for buyers

The category-specific behaviour above is the single biggest factor when comparing Palfish against alternatives in the same kids education bracket. Buyers who care about the feature mix detailed here will typically rank Palfish higher than buyers focused on price alone.

Support, billing and account management

Palfish offers customer support through the operator's standard channels — typically an in-app help centre, email contact and (for paid tiers) live chat or phone support during business hours.

Cancellation and refunds

You can cancel Palfish directly from the account dashboard. Refund policy follows the operator's published terms; many kids education services prorate or do not refund partial periods after the renewal date. See the cancel guide hub for the standard cancellation workflow.

Free trials and money-back

Free trials, money-back windows and intro pricing vary by tier and country. Anchor: 25-minute 1-on-1 lessons ~$10-$20 each.

Comparison context

In the kids education category, Palfish competes with nearby brands you can browse via /en/us/compare. Buyers commonly look at Palfish alongside two or three peers before committing — the side-by-side compare table on this site lets you stack feature coverage and price in one view.

When Palfish is the right pick

• You want a Chinese-founded English-tutoring app for kids competing with VIPKid and Lingumi and the feature mix listed above
• The anchor price (25-minute 1-on-1 lessons ~$10-$20 each) fits the budget
• The operator's footprint covers your country

When to look elsewhere

• You need a specific feature Palfish does not list
• You are in a country outside the operator's main footprint
• The 2024-2025 differentiator (Pivoted to international Official Kids Course after China's 2021 double-reduction (双减) policy restricted domestic K-12 tutoring) is not relevant to your use case

Frequently asked questions

What is Palfish?

Palfish is a kids education subscription operated by Shanghai Hujiang Education Technology Co., Ltd. (operating PalFish) out of Beijing, China, established in 2015 by Eric Yang. It is currently privately held; backed by Tencent, IDG Capital and Northern Light Venture Capital.

How much does Palfish cost?

Current tier structure: Per-class purchases (~$10-$20 per 25-min lesson); package discounts. Anchor headline price: 25-minute 1-on-1 lessons ~$10-$20 each. See the pricing table above for the live grid.

Who owns Palfish?

The brand is owned and operated by Shanghai Hujiang Education Technology Co., Ltd. (operating PalFish). Corporate status: privately held; backed by Tencent, IDG Capital and Northern Light Venture Capital.

Where is Palfish available?

Palfish operates from Beijing, China with country availability tied to the operator's footprint and licensing reach. Cross-check the vendor's region list before subscribing if you travel often.

Can I cancel Palfish any time?

Yes — cancellation runs through the operator's account dashboard. See the cancel guide hub for the standard workflow and country-specific notes.

Does Palfish offer a free trial?

Free-trial availability varies by tier and country. The anchor price (25-minute 1-on-1 lessons ~$10-$20 each) is the post-trial headline rate; trials, when offered, run 7 to 30 days depending on promo.

What payment methods does Palfish accept?

Payment methods follow the operator's checkout — typically major cards (Visa, Mastercard, Amex) plus locally-relevant alternatives like Apple Pay, Google Pay or country-specific wallets.

Is Palfish worth it in 2025?

Palfish's 2025 value depends on the feature mix you actually use. The 2024-2025 update — Pivoted to international Official Kids Course after China's 2021 double-reduction (双减) policy restricted domestic K-12 tutoring — is the single most relevant signal for current-year buyers.

How is Palfish different from competitors?

Palfish differentiates as a Chinese-founded English-tutoring app for kids competing with VIPKid and Lingumi. The operator background, founding year (2015 by Eric Yang) and 2024-2025 update give buyers a sense of where the brand sits versus alternatives.

Where can I track Palfish pricing changes?

Subger's live tracker updates the anchor price (25-minute 1-on-1 lessons ~$10-$20 each) automatically when Palfish adjusts published rates. Bookmark the Subger Palfish page and check the pricing table above.

Sources and updates

Operator + tier + ownership facts compiled from public vendor disclosures, press releases and regulatory filings current to 2024-2025. Anchor price: 25-minute 1-on-1 lessons ~$10-$20 each. Last refreshed at the timestamp in Subger's plan tracker.

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