| Cover | Sep. 24, 2024 |
| Cover [Abstract] | |
| Document Type | 8-K |
| Amendment Flag | false |
| Document Period End Date | Sep. 24, 2024 |
| Entity File Number | 001-34835 |
| Entity Registrant Name | Envestnet, Inc. |
| Entity Central Index Key | 0001337619 |
| Entity Tax Identification Number | 20-1409613 |
| Entity Incorporation, State or Country Code | DE |
| Entity Address, Address Line One | 1000 Chesterbrook Boulevard |
| Entity Address, Address Line Two | Suite 250 |
| Entity Address, City or Town | Berwyn |
| Entity Address, State or Province | PA |
| Entity Address, Postal Zip Code | 19312 |
| City Area Code | (312) |
| Local Phone Number | 827-2800 |
| Written Communications | false |
| Soliciting Material | false |
| Pre-commencement Tender Offer | false |
| Pre-commencement Issuer Tender Offer | false |
| Title of 12(b) Security | Common Stock, Par Value $0.005 Per Share |
| Trading Symbol | ENV |
| Security Exchange Name | NYSE |
| Entity Emerging Growth Company | false |
