Betafence vs Clearvu | A Price & Fence Quality Comparison

Staying safe and having peace of mind is easier than ever with so many fence options around in South Africa. While some versions of Clearview fencing have quickly become the go-to for many South Africans, Betafence stands out as a reliable choice for numerous households and businesses, offering a blend of durability, strength, and cost-effectiveness.

While weighing your options between Betafence and Clearvu, Betafence emerges as a superior choice for several reasons. Unlike Clearvu, which is solely supplied by Cochrane, Betafence’s Betaview fencing is produced by multiple reputable manufacturers, offering a broader range of products and options. The various mesh size options allow Betaview fencing to fit your budget.

So get ready because we’re about to settle the Clearvu vs BetaFence debate once and for all.

An In-Depth Comparison of Clearvu

If you’re on the fence about which direction to go when securing your home or business, you’re not alone. We’ve compiled a detailed comparison of Betafence and Clearvu to help.

The Difference Between Clearvu Fencing and Clearview / Betaview Fencing?

While many would say a Clearview / Betaview fence and a Clearvu fence are the same, this isn’t quite right. Both are almost identical products, but there are some differences worth noting.

Firstly, Clearvu is produced by Cochrane, which mainly focuses on high-security fencing. On the other hand, Clearview / Betaview fencing is produced by Betafence, with Betafence being the most reliable brand, with local representation in the Southern Cape, via their distributors, Impi Wire.

Betafence’s Clearview / Betaview system also comes in a range of options, from high-security to medium and low-security models. In other words, Betafence fencing is far more versatile than Clearvu.

Clearvu vs Betafence Materials

Both brands offer a highly reinforced steel mesh using high-quality, low-carbon steel wire. They both offer hot-dip galvanised anti-corrosion treatments, with each offering different coating options. Betaview uses a thermoplastic heat-bonded PVC coating, while clearVu uses standard powder coating, which may be prone to chipping, thereby reducing overall longevity.

Clearvu vs Betafence Durability

With differing standards for very similar products, let’s look at the durability of each aspect of Clearvu and Betafence’s products.

Clearvu and Betafence Posts

Clearvu generally only produces rectangular posts of either 85mmx45mmx85mm or 150mmx75mmx150mm.

Betafence offer a range of posts, including square posts, IPE posts, H posts and angle iron posts. Their H post sizes are 70 x 44 x 1,5mm and 70 x 44 x 2mm. This means Betafence’s posts are more versatile and can be used for a variety of purposes, from a pool fence to a high-security fence for the property.

Both brands do offer a range of post lengths, though, so they are fairly even in that regard.

Clearvu and Betafence Clamps

Clearvu uses galvanised single-bolt clamps (50 mm x 75 mm) or double-bolt clamps (50 mm x 176 mm). Betafence, on the other hand, tends to use stainless steel spider clamps, flatmax and square post steel clamp.

Clearvue and Clearview / Betafence Panels

As for the mesh panels, this is where things become interesting.

Clearvu tends to produce only one mesh type (12.70 mm x 75 mm), whereas Betafence offers a range of mesh sizes.

Betafence also produces a close-knit mesh (76.2 mm x 12.8 mm), as well as medium-security and low-security options. This means you can get a low-security mesh for your pool area (100 mm x 50 mm) or a medium-security mesh (76.2 mm x 25.4 mm) for a more affordable option. Betafence panel fencing usually has three or four V bends, with four bends only on panels 2.1m or higher.

Clearvu vs Betafence Sizing

Here is a quick comparison table of Clearvu and Betafence’s Clearview fence sizes:

Clearvu Panel Sizing Chart

Betafence Panel Sizing Chart

Clearvu Fence Prices vs Betafence Prices

Generally, Clearvu’s products range from R1,029.00 to R1,628.00 per panel, depending on the panel’s size.

Betafence’s prices are slightly more affordable, ranging from R900.00 to R3500.00 per panel, depending on the panel’s size, aperture, and wire diameter. This makes Betafence the more customisable option.

Final Thoughts of Clearvu vs Betafence

Based on the average cost and overall product diversity, we would recommend opting for Betafence as your product of choice.

Betafence’s high-security products can offer an effective security option, backed by a local Garden Route company. With this wealth of information at hand, it’s time to head to our range of products and pick out the fence that best serves your needs.