| Document and Entity Information | Feb. 04, 2024 |
| Cover [Abstract] | |
| Amendment Flag | false |
| Entity Central Index Key | 0001437352 |
| Document Type | 8-K |
| Document Period End Date | Feb. 04, 2024 |
| Entity Registrant Name | Everbridge, Inc. |
| Entity Incorporation State Country Code | DE |
| Entity File Number | 001-37874 |
| Entity Tax Identification Number | 26-2919312 |
| Entity Address, Address Line One | 25 Corporate Drive |
| Entity Address, Address Line Two | Suite 400 |
| Entity Address, City or Town | Burlington |
| Entity Address, State or Province | MA |
| Entity Address, Postal Zip Code | 01803 |
| City Area Code | (818) |
| Local Phone Number | 230-9700 |
| Written Communications | false |
| Soliciting Material | true |
| Pre Commencement Tender Offer | false |
| Pre Commencement Issuer Tender Offer | false |
| Security 12b Title | Common Stock, $0.001 par value per share |
| Trading Symbol | EVBG |
| Security Exchange Name | NASDAQ |
| Entity Emerging Growth Company | false |
