LM358 Alternatives & Replacements: Complete Pin-to-Pin Guide

Why Look for LM358 Alternatives?

The LM358 is a dual operational amplifier introduced nearly 50 years ago—and it's still one of the most widely used ICs on the planet. But in 2025-2026, buyers face:

**Long lead times** from major manufacturers (8-20+ weeks)

**Price volatility** during semiconductor shortages

**Minimum order quantities** that don't fit prototype runs

**End-of-life (EOL)** notices on some variants

Whether you need an LM358N, LM358DR2G, LM358P, or any other suffix variant, these alternatives will get your designs moving.

Direct Pin-to-Pin Replacements (No PCB Change)

1. LM2904 — The Industrial-Grade LM358

| Parameter | LM358 | LM2904 | |-----------|-------|--------| | Supply Voltage | 3V – 32V | 3V – 26V | | Temp Range | 0°C to 70°C | **-40°C to 125°C** | | GBW | 1 MHz | 1 MHz | | Slew Rate | 0.3V/µs | 0.3V/µs | | **Price** | **$0.40-0.60** | **$0.35-0.55** |

The **LM2904** is arguably the best LM358 replacement. Both are made by TI, ST, and onsemi. The LM2904 has a wider temperature range (-40°C to +125°C vs 0°C to 70°C) and is often **cheaper**. This is your default swap when you see "LM358 out of stock" on distributor pages.

Trade-off: Slightly lower max supply voltage (26V vs 32V). Fine for 3.3V and 5V systems, but check if your application uses the full 32V rail.

2. LMV358 — Low-Voltage Variant

**Voltage:** 2.7V to 5.5V (ideal for 3.3V systems)

**GBW:** 1 MHz

**Rail-to-rail output**

**Lower Iq:** 105µA per channel

Pin-compatible with LM358. Use this when your design runs on 3.3V and you want rail-to-rail performance. Not suitable for ±15V or 12V single-supply applications.

3. LM358-Specific Suffix Swaps

If you have the PCB footprint but need to change the package/suffix:

| Original Variant | Alternative | Package | Notes | |-----------------|-------------|---------|-------| | LM358N (DIP-8) | LM358P | PDIP-8 | Texas Instruments version, same specs | | LM358DR2G (SOIC-8) | LM358DT | SOIC-8 | STMicroelectronics version, onsemi compatible | | LM358PWR | LM358PSR | TSSOP-8 | Texas Instruments, different suffix same die | | LM358MX | LM358M | SOIC-8 | onsemi/NSC compatible |

4. RC4558 — Dual Op-Amp Alternative

**Why:** 3MHz GBW vs LM358's 1MHz

**Package:** DIP-8 and SOIC-8 compatible

**Better for:** Audio applications

**Trade-off:** Higher supply current

5. NE5532 — For Audio Applications

**GBW:** 10MHz (vs 1MHz)

**Slew Rate:** 9V/µs (vs 0.3V/µs)

**Best for:** Audio preamps, active filters

Domestic / Chinese Alternatives (Price Advantage)

This is where the real savings are. These alternatives can save **40-70%** on your BOM:

6. 3PEAK TP2581 / TP2582

**Pin-compatible** with LM358 (SOIC-8, DIP-8)

**Rail-to-rail** input and output

**GBW:** 1.2MHz

**Supply:** 2.5V to 5.5V

**Best for:** 5V single-supply systems where LM358 is used in its sweet spot

**Price:** ~$0.10-0.15 vs LM358's $0.40-0.60

3PEAK has gained rapid adoption in industrial and consumer electronics. Their specs often **exceed** the original LM358, particularly in rail-to-rail performance.

7. SGMICRO SGM358

**Pin-compatible** with LM358

**GBW:** 1MHz

**Supply:** 2.8V to 5.5V

**Rail-to-rail output**

**Price:** ~$0.08-0.12

SGMICRO is one of China's largest analog IC makers. The SGM358 is their direct LM358 replacement and ships in hundreds of millions of units annually to consumer electronics OEMs.

8. Gainsil GS358

Lower-cost alternative

Primarily used in consumer electronics, toys, and basic signal conditioning

Cost Comparison Table

| Part Number | Source | Price (1K qty) | Temp Range | GBW | Slew Rate | |------------|--------|----------------|------------|-----|-----------| | LM358DR2G | onsemi | $0.51 | 0-70°C | 1MHz | 0.6V/µs | | LM2904DR2G | onsemi | $0.38 | -40~125°C | 1MHz | 0.6V/µs | | LMV358MX | TI | $0.42 | -40~125°C | 1MHz | 1V/µs | | **RC4558DR** | TI | **$0.35** | **0-70°C** | **3MHz** | **1.7V/µs** | | SGM358X | SGMICRO | $0.10 | -40~125°C | 1MHz | 0.4V/µs | | TP2582-SR | 3PEAK | $0.12 | -40~125°C | 1.2MHz | 0.6V/µs |

How to Choose the Right LM358 Alternative

| If You Need... | Choose... | Why | |----------------|-----------|-----| | Cheapest 5V option | SGM358 or TP2582 | 60-80% cheaper, rail-to-rail, good enough specs | | Wide temp range | LM2904 | -40~125°C, pin-compatible, often cheaper than LM358 | | Audio quality | NE5532 or RC4558 | Higher GBW, lower noise | | 3.3V only system | LMV358 | Rail-to-rail, lower Iq, optimized for low voltage | | Drop-in without any worry | LM2904DR2G | Same manufacturer (onsemi), same package, industrial temp | | Chinese domestic supply | GD32 ecosystem synergy | Pair with GD32 MCU for full domestic BOM |

Where to Buy LM358 Alternatives

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**LM2904DR2G** — In stock, competitive pricing

**SGM358X** — Direct from SGMICRO supply chain

**TP2582-SR** — 3PEAK authorized channel

**RC4558DR** — Texas Instruments, in stock

*Guide updated: June 7, 2026. Prices are market reference and subject to change. Contact us for real-time quotes.*