Envestnet, Inc. Annual report pursuant to Section 13 and 15(d)

Summary of Significant Accounting Policies (Restricted Cash) (Details) - USD ($) $ in Thousands	Dec. 31, 2019	Dec. 31, 2018	Dec. 31, 2017	Dec. 31, 2016
Restricted Cash and Cash Equivalents Items [Line Items]
Cash and cash equivalents	$ 82,505	$ 289,345	$ 60,115
Prepaid outside information services	2,209	1,515
Total cash, cash equivalents and restricted cash	82,755	289,671	62,263	$ 54,740
Prepaid expense and other current assets
Restricted Cash and Cash Equivalents Items [Line Items]
Prepaid outside information services	82	158	2,000
Other non-current assets
Restricted Cash and Cash Equivalents Items [Line Items]
Prepaid outside information services	$ 168	$ 168	$ 148