Crimsafe vs Titan: an independent comparison
Almost every comparison of these two brands you'll find online is published by a third manufacturer that sells against both. We don't sell screens, so here is the version without a thumb on the scale.
| Crimsafe | Titan | |
|---|---|---|
| Origin | Australian system, fabricated under licence in Southern California | US manufacturer |
| Frame material | Not published | High-grade architectural aluminium, alloy not specified |
| Mesh weave | 11 × 11 weave | Not published |
| Mesh alloy grade | Not published | Not published — "marine grade" is not a specification |
| Wire diameter | Not published | Not published |
| Mesh retention | Patented Screw Clamp, concealed tamper-resistant screws | Not described |
| Test standard | AS5039 — knife shear, impact, jemmy, pull | AAMA 1901-25 |
| Published test figures | Up to 369 ft-lbs cited third-party | 100 J × 5 impact · 450 N·m pry · 300 lbf pull · 150–350 N knife shear |
| Warranty length | 10 years | Not published |
| Break-in guarantee | None published | Up to $1,000 of your deductible |
| Published pricing | None | None |
| Dealer coverage | ~107 North American dealers, Sun Belt heavy | Broader, easier to find outside major metros |
The verdict
On engineering evidence, Crimsafe has the edge. Its Screw Clamp retention is a named mechanism at the exact point where cheaper screens fail, and AS5039 covers knife shear, impact, jemmy and pull. Titan answers with published numbers under AAMA 1901-25 — and publishing the actual figures is worth something, since plenty of competitors cite a standard without them.
On what a buyer can verify, both do poorly. Between them they publish no pricing, no wire diameter, no alloy grade and, in Crimsafe's case, no warranty terms at all on its product pages. Everything routes through a dealer consultation. That is why both sit well below Boss in our system scoring, which rewards makers for putting specifications in public.
Practical read: if you want the strongest documented retention mechanism and can tolerate an opaque buying process, Crimsafe. If you want published test numbers and easier dealer access, Titan. If what bothers you is that neither will tell you the price or the alloy before a home visit, look at the full system ranking.
Common questions
Which is stronger, Crimsafe or Titan?
On the hardest published impact and pull metrics, Crimsafe's clamped-mesh systems generally test higher. Whether that gap ever matters depends on your threat: for opportunistic suburban break-ins, both are far past the point where an intruder gives up and moves on.
Which is cheaper?
Titan, usually, for a comparable opening. Aluminum frame fabrication costs less than steel, and the dealer network is less concentrated, which keeps quotes competitive.
Can I get both quoted?
Yes, and you should. Many specialist installers carry more than one line. Ask each for the specific test report covering the model quoted, and compare the mesh alloy — 316 versus 304 matters far more than the brand if you're near the coast.
Get both systems quoted by rated installers
Many specialists carry more than one line. One request, up to three written quotes.
Request quotes