EY vs PwC: DORA Compliance Services Compared
Quick verdict: PwC ranks higher overall (86/100 vs 85/100) on our methodology, largely on big 4 strengths. Choose EY if its focus on banks or its enterprise pricing fits your situation better.
| Criteria | EY | PwC |
|---|---|---|
| Rating | 4.4 out of 5 | 4.5 out of 5 |
| Overall score | 85/100 | 86/100 |
| Category | Big 4 | Big 4 |
| Headquarters | London, United Kingdom | London, United Kingdom |
| Founded | 1989 | 1998 |
| Pricing band | Enterprise | Enterprise |
| Gap assessment | Yes | Yes |
| DORA audit | Yes | Yes |
| Consulting | Yes | Yes |
| Resilience / pen testing | Yes | Yes |
| TPP register | Yes | Yes |
| 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 PwC is strong
- Deep regulatory track record and direct engagement with EU supervisors
- Broad coverage across every regulated financial-entity type
- Full-lifecycle service breadth from gap assessment to audit and remediation
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 PwC if…
- You are a banks.
- You want enterprise-tier engagement economics.
- You prioritise deep regulatory track record and direct engagement with eu supervisors.
Frequently asked questions
Is EY or PwC better for DORA compliance?
PwC scores higher against our methodology (86/100 vs 85/100), but the right choice depends on your entity type, budget, and which pillars you need most.