| Document and Entity Information | May 27, 2020 |
| Cover [Abstract] | |
| Document Type | 8-K |
| Amendment Flag | false |
| Document Period End Date | May 27, 2020 |
| Entity Registrant Name | NUTANIX, INC. |
| Entity Incorporation, State or Country Code | DE |
| Entity File Number | 001-37883 |
| Entity Tax Identification Number | 27-0989767 |
| Entity Address, Address Line One | 1740 Technology Drive |
| Entity Address, Address Line Two | Suite 150 |
| Entity Address, City or Town | San Jose |
| Entity Address, State or Province | CA |
| Entity Address, Postal Zip Code | 95110 |
| City Area Code | 408 |
| Local Phone Number | 216-8360 |
| Entity Information, Former Legal or Registered Name | Not Applicable |
| Written Communications | false |
| Soliciting Material | false |
| Pre-commencement Tender Offer | false |
| Pre-commencement Issuer Tender Offer | false |
| Entity Emerging Growth Company | false |
| Entity Central Index Key | 0001618732 |
| Title of 12(b) Security | Class A Common Stock, $0.000025 par value per share |
| Trading Symbol | NTNX |
| Security Exchange Name | NASDAQ |
