Spot the latest contract roles the moment they are posted
and contact the hiring manager directly.
Comparison
Jora and Freelance Radar both help you find work, but they do not cover the same roles. Here is an honest comparison for ABN, PAYG and government contractors in Australia.
Jora is a job search engine that brings together job ads from many Australian job sites and career pages in one search.
Freelance Radar finds the contract roles that recruiters, agencies and hiring managers announce in LinkedIn posts, including the many that never become a formal job ad. You see who posted each role and contact them directly.
| Jora | Freelance Radar | |
|---|---|---|
| What it is | Job search engine | Contract role radar for LinkedIn posts |
| Contract roles from LinkedIn feed posts | No | Yes |
| Contract focus | Mixed with every other job type | Contract roles only: ABN, PAYG and government |
| Contact with the person hiring | Through the original job site | Direct, you see who posted the role |
| Email alerts | Yes | Yes |
| Cost for contractors | Free for job seekers | A$49 a year, 3 days free |
Comparison as of 2026, based on public information.
Jora is best for: a quick sweep of job ads across several Australian sites. Freelance Radar is best when you want the contract roles that only show up in LinkedIn posts, with an alert as soon as they are posted and the name of the person to contact.
See the latest contract rolesIs Freelance Radar an alternative to Jora?
It is a complement more than a replacement. Jora covers job ads gathered from other job sites, while Freelance Radar covers contract roles that recruiters and hiring managers announce in LinkedIn posts, many of which are never advertised on job boards.
Can I use Jora and Freelance Radar together?
Yes. Most contractors use several sources. Freelance Radar adds the contract roles from LinkedIn posts and sends them to you by email alert, so you can reply to the recruiter before the role gets crowded.
Does Freelance Radar show the day rate and super?
Yes, when the post states it. Each role shows the rate as written, for example $900/day + super or $60 an hour inc super, along with ABN, PAYG or clearance requirements when they are mentioned.
How much does Freelance Radar cost?
You can browse the latest contract roles for free. Full access with alerts and direct contact costs A$49 a year, with 3 days free and cancellation anytime.
