Brigad
Brigad is an app that enables self-employed professionals and businesses to connect for short-term missions.
Published Sep 20, 2026
| Starting Price | No subscription disclosed; transactional fees | No upfront fees (UK); transactional fee model | Publicly described as pay-as-you-go |
| Fee structure (public) | Business: per-mission service fee; Talent: service fee deducted | UK: service fee on top of wages | Publicly states pay-as-you-go; direct-hire fee rules under certain conditions |
| Best For | Hospitality (and some healthcare) short-term shift matching in UK/France | Broad temp staffing via app; multiple sectors and geographies | US hourly staffing needs where lead time is expected |
| Key Strength | Transparent per-mission fees; administrative automation; hospitality focus | Large brand distribution via Indeed ecosystem; on-demand pay features for workers | Straightforward pilot positioning; clear direct-hire terms |
| Key Weakness | Review signals about cancellations/support; limited public security artifacts; uneven demand by role/region | Broader vertical focus may reduce hospitality specialization; details vary by country | Less specialized (certifications not guaranteed; per their own constraints) |
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