Spot the latest contract roles the moment they are posted
and contact the hiring manager directly.
Comparison
LinkedIn Jobs and Freelance Radar both help you find work, but they do not cover the same roles. Here is an honest comparison for contractors in Singapore.
LinkedIn Jobs is the job listings section of LinkedIn, where companies and recruiters publish formal job ads that you can search and apply to.
Freelance Radar finds the contract jobs that recruiters, agencies and hiring managers in Singapore announce in LinkedIn posts, including the many that never become a formal job ad. You see who posted each role and contact them directly.
| LinkedIn Jobs | Freelance Radar | |
|---|---|---|
| What it is | Job listings on LinkedIn | Contract job radar for LinkedIn posts |
| Contract jobs from LinkedIn feed posts | No | Yes |
| Contract focus | Mixed with every other job type | Contract jobs only: agency, banking and government |
| Contact with the person hiring | Sometimes, when the hiring team is shown | Direct, you see who posted the role |
| Email alerts | Yes | Yes |
| Cost for contractors | Free for job seekers, with an optional paid Premium plan | S$69 a year, 3 days free |
Comparison as of 2026, based on public information.
LinkedIn Jobs is best for: formal job ads from companies with an active LinkedIn presence. Freelance Radar is best when you want the contract jobs 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 jobsIs Freelance Radar an alternative to LinkedIn Jobs?
It is a complement more than a replacement. LinkedIn Jobs covers formal job ads published on LinkedIn, while Freelance Radar covers contract jobs that recruiters and hiring managers announce in LinkedIn posts, many of which are never advertised on job boards.
Can I use LinkedIn Jobs and Freelance Radar together?
Yes. Most contractors use several sources. Freelance Radar adds the contract jobs 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 monthly rate?
Yes, when the post states it. Each role shows the rate as written, for example SGD 8,000 to 9,500 a month, along with the contract length, renewal and pass requirements when they are mentioned.
How much does Freelance Radar cost?
You can browse the latest contract jobs for free. Full access with alerts and direct contact costs S$69 a year, with 3 days free and cancellation anytime.
