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Comparison
Recruitment agencies 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.
Randstad, Adecco, PERSOLKELLY (formerly Kelly Services in Singapore), Michael Page, Hays and many other agencies place contractors with banks, government agencies and companies in Singapore. On most contracts the agency employs you for the length of the assignment and pays your salary and CPF.
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.
| Recruitment agencies | Freelance Radar | |
|---|---|---|
| What it is | Recruitment agencies | Contract job radar for LinkedIn posts |
| Contract jobs from LinkedIn feed posts | No | Yes |
| Contract focus | Contract and permanent roles with that agency | Contract jobs only: agency, banking and government |
| Contact with the person hiring | Through the agency's recruiter | Direct, you see who posted the role |
| Email alerts | No | Yes |
| Cost for contractors | Free for candidates, the client pays the agency | S$69 a year, 3 days free |
Comparison as of 2026, based on public information.
Recruitment agencies is best for: contractors who want a recruiter to handle placement, payroll and CPF. 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 Recruitment agencies?
It is a complement more than a replacement. Recruitment agencies covers the roles each agency 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 Recruitment agencies 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.
