Revenue Recognition - Schedule of Performance Obligations (Details) - USD ($) $ in Thousands	6 Months Ended
Jun. 30, 2021	Jun. 30, 2020
Revenue, Remaining Performance Obligation [Roll Forward]
Beginning balance	$ 11,082	$ 12,486
Acquired deferred revenue	11,125	0
Recognition of deferred revenue	(11,437)	(7,727)
Deferral of revenue	7,321	7,268
Ending balance	$ 18,091	$ 12,027

Contract With Customer, Liability, Liability Recorded

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Revenue, Remaining Performance Obligation [Roll Forward]

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Amount of increase (decrease) in obligation to transfer good or service to customer for which consideration from customer has been received or is due, from business combination.

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-Publisher FASB
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Amount of revenue recognized that was previously included in balance of obligation to transfer good or service to customer for which consideration from customer has been received or is due.

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-Publisher FASB
-Name Accounting Standards Codification
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-Section 50
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Amount of transaction price allocated to performance obligation that has not been recognized as revenue.

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-Name Accounting Standards Codification
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