Comparison
Freelance Radar vs MyCareersFuture: which is better for contract jobs?
MyCareersFuture 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.
Comparison
MyCareersFuture 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.
MyCareersFuture is the national job portal run by Workforce Singapore. Many employers must advertise a role there under the Fair Consideration Framework before they can apply for an Employment Pass for it.
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.
| MyCareersFuture | Freelance Radar | |
|---|---|---|
| What it is | Government job portal | 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 | Through the portal application process | Direct, you see who posted the role |
| Email alerts | Yes | Yes |
| Cost for contractors | Free for job seekers | S$69 a year, 3 days free |
Comparison as of 2026, based on public information.
MyCareersFuture is best for: singapore citizens and PRs who want the broadest list of local job ads. 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 MyCareersFuture?
It is a complement more than a replacement. MyCareersFuture covers job ads that employers post on the national job portal, 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 MyCareersFuture 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.