Intel Anti-Theft Technology: Low cost enterprise options

Working in education, I'm looking for a low cost option for implementing anti-theft tech. All we need is a way to disable stolen computers, in order to deter thieves in the future. We don't expect to recover stolen equipment, so tracking is not needed. Computrace is too expensive. SecureDisable seems like a good option without unnecessary features, but still seems like a lot for a simple service.
Anybody have any experience in this area?
Are pay services absolutely required for this tech? What about writing a custom management plug-in?

Hello,
Two thoughts:
Check with your existing vendor(s) of security software to see if they offer an anti-theft module or product as an add-on to your existing license.
The open source Prey Project is another solution to investigate.
Regards,
Aryeh Goretsky
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