Octopus

Octopus is a browser-based visual sitemap builder designed to help teams plan, structure, and prototype websites quickly. It focuses on early-stage information architecture, allowing users to sketch out site maps and low-fidelity wireframes in a single, unified workspace. The tool is particularly useful for clarifying navigation, page hierarchy, and content scope before moving into high-fidelity design or development.

Key features include an intuitive drag-and-drop interface for creating and reorganizing pages, automatic layout for clean, readable sitemaps, and the ability to add notes, page states, and basic content blocks to each node. Octopus supports lo-fi wireframes directly on sitemap cards, enabling users to outline page structure, key sections, and user flows without leaving the planning environment. Real-time collaboration and easy sharing via links or exports make it simple to gather feedback from stakeholders. The platform also offers templates and reusable components to standardize common page types and speed up planning.