EY vs Grant Thornton: DORA Compliance Services Compared
Quick verdict: EY ranks higher overall (85/100 vs 64/100) on our methodology, largely on big 4 strengths. Choose Grant Thornton if its focus on banks or its premium pricing fits your situation better.
| Criteria | EY | Grant Thornton |
|---|---|---|
| Rating | 4.4 out of 5 | 3.9 out of 5 |
| Overall score | 85/100 | 64/100 |
| Category | Big 4 | Mid-tier |
| Headquarters | London, United Kingdom | London, United Kingdom |
| Founded | 1989 | 1924 |
| Pricing band | Enterprise | Premium |
| Gap assessment | Yes | Yes |
| DORA audit | Yes | Yes |
| Consulting | Yes | No |
| Resilience / pen testing | Yes | No |
| TPP register | Yes | No |
| Entity types served | 4 | 4 |
Where EY is strong
- Strong cyber and technology-risk practice aligned to DORA's ICT pillars
- Wide EU geographic footprint and supervisory experience
- Comprehensive service range across the DORA lifecycle
Where Grant Thornton is strong
- Strong mid-market financial-services advisory footprint across the EU and UK
- Combined regulatory, audit, and cyber capability under one network
- Proportionate approach suited to mid-sized financial entities
Which should you choose?
Choose EY if…
- You are a banks.
- You want enterprise-tier engagement economics.
- You prioritise strong cyber and technology-risk practice aligned to dora's ict pillars.
Choose Grant Thornton if…
- You are a banks.
- You want premium-tier engagement economics.
- You prioritise strong mid-market financial-services advisory footprint across the eu and uk.
Frequently asked questions
Is EY or Grant Thornton better for DORA compliance?
EY scores higher against our methodology (85/100 vs 64/100), but the right choice depends on your entity type, budget, and which pillars you need most.