INSTANTROOM Inc. Releases "Freelance Agent Chaos Map (2nd Half 2026 Edition)" on "Freelance Board," a Job Search Site for Freelance and IT Engineers!

INSTANTROOM Inc. (Headquarters: Shibuya-ku, Tokyo; Representative Director: Ryo Kasama), which operates "Freelance Board" (https://freelance-board.com/), a job search site for freelance and IT engineers, has released the "Freelance Agent Chaos Map (2nd Half 2026 Edition)."

This chaos map categorizes a total of 208 services involved in the freelance business into 7 domains (Engineers, Consultants, Marketing, HR, Designers, Business, Back Office).

Background of the "Freelance Agent Chaos Map (2nd Half 2026 Edition)" Creation

The IT freelance market is expanding due to the practical application of generative AI and the digitalization of companies. According to the "IT Freelance and Freelance Agent Market Report 2026," the IT freelance population has reached 370,000, and the freelance agent market is valued at 318.3 billion yen, with projections to grow to 423.4 billion yen by 2028.

On the other hand, companies are seeing increased demand for specialized personnel such as PM/PdM, IT consultants, and security experts, and are also required to comply with the new Freelance Act. As the number of specialized areas that cannot be covered by in-house staff grows, the scope of services offered by agents is also expanding, making it increasingly difficult for both companies and freelancers to choose the right service for their needs.

Therefore, we have released the "Freelance Agent Chaos Map (2nd Half 2026 Edition)," which categorizes 208 services into 7 domains. We hope this will be useful for companies utilizing freelance talent and for freelancers looking for projects.

▼ Click here to view the Chaos Map

https://freelance-board.com/agents

About "Freelance Board"

"Freelance Board" is one of Japan's largest job search sites listing positions and projects for freelance and IT engineers.

Currently, we partner with over 100※1 freelance agents (https://freelance-board.com/agents) and offer over 540,000 searchable jobs and projects.

Freelance and IT engineers can collectively search for job and project information (https://freelance-board.com/jobs) on Freelance Board without needing to search or register with each agent or project site, allowing for one-stop job hunting.

Furthermore, in January 2026, we released the "AI Match Function" (https://freelance-board.com/ai_match/) which proposes projects that match user preferences using AI. Through the development of such AI features, we are working to create an environment where IT freelancers can more efficiently find their ideal projects.

※1: Includes agents in the process of preparing to list projects.

Service URL: https://freelance-board.com/

▼ Download the iOS app for free here

(You can also download the app via QR code)

https://apps.apple.com/jp/app/フリーランスボード-エンジニアの求人-案件-副業検索アプリ/id6740894216

Compatible devices: iOS 15.6 or later

▼ Download the Android app for free here

(You can also download the app via QR code)

https://play.google.com/store/apps/details?id=com.instantroom.freelanceboard

Company Overview

Company Name: INSTANTROOM Inc.

Representative: Ryo Kasama, Representative Director

Location: 25-6 Motoyoyogi-cho, Shibuya-ku, Tokyo

Established: March 31, 2021

URL: https://instantroom.co.jp/

Business:

・Job search site for freelance and IT engineers "FreelanceBoard" (https://freelance-board.com/)

・CRM specialized for freelance agents and SES companies "FreelanceBase" (https://freelancebase.jp/)

・Contract engineer recruitment platform "EngineerDASH" (https://engineerdash.com/)

・IT freelance job platform offering side jobs and career changes "Gyouten" (https://gyou-ten.com/)

・SES specialized media "SESLabo" (https://ses-labo.com/)