Ben Ward

Protect your content with Levels. Levels can protect Posts, Pages and Categories. 
Levels are not sequential, they are more like groups. 
Currently the Payment gateways are non-functional due to stripping out the copy-protection during the open sourcing process. 
These will be restored over time, including: PayPal, Authorize.net and Google Checkout.
The primary repository for Free WP-Membership is at <a href="https://github.com/Foran/free-wp-membership" title="Free WP-Membership main repository" rel="nofollow ugc">GitHub</a>. 
The project home page is at <a href="http://free-wp-membership.foransrealm.com" title="Free WP-Membership project home page" rel="nofollow ugc">Free WP-Membership</a>.
<h3>Minimum Requirements</h3>
<ul>
<li>PHP 5.3.0</li>
<li>Curl (Used to update News & Info)</li>
<li>Simple Xml</li>
<li>MySql 5</li>
<li>To Be Determined</li>
</ul>

Free WP-Membership Plugin

Allows the ability to have a membership based page and post restrictions.

AAM Plugin

Most security plugins protect against external threats like malware or brute force attacks, but what about internal risks? AAM secures your site from within by preventing unauthorized access, privilege escalation, and broken access controls — the leading security vulnerabilities in WordPress.
<ul>
<li>Mitigate Broken Access Controls. Ensure roles and permissions are correctly configured to prevent unauthorized actions.</li>
<li>Eliminate Excessive Privileges. Identify overpowered users and tighten access to critical site functions.</li>
<li>Harden Content Moderation. Restrict who can edit, publish, or delete sensitive content.</li>
<li>Enforce Security with Code. Define access rules as JSON Access Policies, making them portable, auditable, and automated.</li>
<li>Empower Developers with AAM PHP Framework. Build custom, secure access controls with a robust set of services and APIs.</li>
</ul>
<h4>Key Features</h4>
<ul>
<li>Security Audit – Instantly detect misconfigurations, compromised accounts, and risky role assignments.</li>
<li>Granular Access Control – Manage permissions for any role, user, or visitor with fine-tuned restrictions.</li>
<li>Content Security – Lock down posts, pages, media, terms and custom content types or taxonomies.</li>
<li>Role & Capability Management – Customize WordPress roles and define capabilities with precision.</li>
<li>Backend & Menu Control – Restrict dashboard areas and tailor admin menus per user or role.</li>
<li>API & Endpoint Management – Secure RESTful and XML-RPC APIs by controlling who can access them.</li>
<li>Passwordless & Secure Logins – Offer password-free login while keeping authentication safe.</li>
<li>Developer-Ready – Utilize a one-of-a-kind <a href="https://aamportal.com/reference/php-framework/" rel="nofollow ugc">AAM PHP Framework</a> for custom security solutions.</li>
<li>Ad-Free & Transparent – No ads, no bloat—just powerful security tools.</li>
</ul>
<h4>Built for Security-Conscious WordPress Users</h4>
AAM is trusted by over 150,000 websites to deliver enterprise-grade security without complexity. Whether you’re a site admin, developer, or security professional, AAM gives you the tools to take control of WordPress security — your way.
<ul>
<li>Most features are free. Advanced capabilities are available through <a href="https://aamportal.com/premium" rel="nofollow ugc">premium add-ons</a>.</li>
<li>No hidden tracking, no data collection, no unwanted modifications — just security you can trust.</li>
</ul>
<blockquote>
Take control of your WordPress security today — install AAM now!
</blockquote>

Advanced Access Manager – Restricted Content, Users & Roles, Enhanced Security and More

This plugin made it so easy to create accounts for coworkers who only need to do one or two tasks on a website and it's so easy to do. :) 

I love this plugin!

Use at your own risk as the plugin author @vasyltech never replies to support messages on here.

No support

Your WordPress security starts within — with AAM. Take control of your WordPress website and solve security gaps today.

Free WP-Membership Plugin vs Advanced Access Manager – Restricted Content, Users & Roles, Enhanced Security and More