| Document and Entity Information | Nov. 10, 2021 |
| Document Information [Line Items] | |
| Document Type | 8-K |
| Amendment Flag | false |
| Document Period End Date | Nov. 10, 2021 |
| Entity Registrant Name | Schrodinger, Inc. |
| Entity Central Index Key | 0001490978 |
| Entity Emerging Growth Company | true |
| Entity Ex Transition Period | false |
| Entity File Number | 001-39206 |
| Entity Incorporation, State or Country Code | DE |
| Entity Tax Identification Number | 95-4284541 |
| Entity Address, Address Line One | 1540 Broadway |
| Entity Address, Address Line Two | 24th Floor |
| Entity Address, City or Town | New York |
| Entity Address, State or Province | NY |
| Entity Address, Postal Zip Code | 10036 |
| City Area Code | 212 |
| Local Phone Number | 295-5800 |
| 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 $0.01 per share |
| Trading Symbol | SDGR |
| Security Exchange Name | NASDAQ |
| Former Address | |
| Document Information [Line Items] | |
| Entity Address, Address Line One | 120 West 45th Street |
| Entity Address, Address Line Two | 17th Floor |
| Entity Address, City or Town | New York |
| Entity Address, State or Province | NY |
| Entity Address, Postal Zip Code | 10036 |
