Spot the latest contract roles the moment they are posted
and contact the hiring manager directly.
Comparison
IrishJobs.ie and Freelance Radar both help you find work, but they do not cover the same roles. Here is an honest comparison for limited company, umbrella and PAYE contractors in Ireland.
IrishJobs.ie is one of the best known job boards in Ireland, where employers and recruitment agencies advertise permanent, contract and temporary roles.
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.
| IrishJobs.ie | Freelance Radar | |
|---|---|---|
| What it is | Job board | Contract role radar for LinkedIn posts |
| Contract roles from LinkedIn feed posts | No | Yes |
| Contract focus | Every job type, with a contract filter | Contract roles only: limited company, umbrella and PAYE |
| Contact with the person hiring | Usually through an application form | Direct, you see who posted the role |
| Email alerts | Yes | Yes |
| Cost for contractors | Free for job seekers | €49 a year, 3 days free |
Comparison as of 2026, based on public information.
IrishJobs.ie is best for: broad searches across the Irish job market, permanent and contract. 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 IrishJobs.ie?
It is a complement more than a replacement. IrishJobs.ie covers job ads posted on its job board, 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 IrishJobs.ie 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?
Yes, when the post states it. Each role shows the rate as written, for example €500 a day or €60 an hour, along with the duration, the location and whether it is a limited company or umbrella contract when this is mentioned.
How much does Freelance Radar cost?
You can browse the latest contract roles for free. Full access with alerts and direct contact costs €49 a year, with 3 days free and cancellation anytime.
