Consolidated Statements of Comprehensive Income - USD ($) $ in Thousands	12 Months Ended
	Dec. 31, 2016	Dec. 31, 2015	Dec. 31, 2014
Statement of Comprehensive Income [Abstract]
Net income including noncontrolling interest	$ 94,294	$ 79,533	$ 63,558
Other comprehensive income (loss):
Foreign currency translation adjustments	(3,399)	(12,129)	(5,855)
Total other comprehensive income (loss)	(3,399)	(12,129)	(5,855)
Comprehensive income	90,895	67,404	57,703
Comprehensive income (loss) attributable to noncontrolling interest	447	0	0
Comprehensive income attributable to Ebix, Inc.	$ 90,448	$ 67,404	$ 57,703