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Freelance Radar vs Randstad Singapore: which is better for contract jobs?

Randstad Singapore 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.

What is Randstad Singapore?

Randstad is a global recruitment and staffing group with an office in Singapore. It places contract, temporary and permanent staff, in technology, banking, finance, engineering and other sectors.

What Randstad Singapore does well

  • A recruiter works on your placement
  • On a contract, the agency is usually your employer and handles payroll and CPF
  • Access to clients that hire contractors mostly through agencies

Where Randstad Singapore falls short for contractors

  • You only see the roles Randstad itself is recruiting for
  • You need to follow several agencies to see the whole market
  • Its recruiters, like those of other agencies, often announce new roles in LinkedIn posts first

How Freelance Radar is different

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.

  • Contract jobs from LinkedIn feed posts, often missing from job boards
  • Agency, banking and government contracts in one place, with the monthly rate when stated
  • You see the recruiter or hiring manager and reach out directly
  • Email alerts by specialisation and monthly rate
  • One plan at S$69 a year, with 3 days free

Randstad Singapore vs Freelance Radar at a glance

Randstad SingaporeFreelance Radar
What it isRecruitment agencyContract job radar for LinkedIn posts
Contract jobs from LinkedIn feed postsNoYes
Contract focusContract, temporary and permanent roles with that agencyContract jobs only: agency, banking and government
Contact with the person hiringThrough the agency's recruiterDirect, you see who posted the role
Email alertsYesYes
Cost for contractorsFree for candidates, the client pays the agencyS$69 a year, 3 days free

Comparison as of 2026, based on public information.

Which one should you use?

Randstad Singapore is best for: contractors who want a large agency to handle placement and payroll. 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.

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Frequently asked questions

Is Freelance Radar an alternative to Randstad Singapore?

It is a complement more than a replacement. Randstad Singapore covers the roles Randstad is recruiting for, 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 Randstad Singapore 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.

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