| Cover | May 11, 2021 |
| Cover [Abstract] | |
| Document Type | 8-K |
| Document Period End Date | Aug. 25, 2021 |
| Entity Registrant Name | SELECTQUOTE, INC. |
| Entity Incorporation, State or Country Code | DE |
| Entity File Number | 001-39295 |
| Entity Tax Identification Number | 94-3339273 |
| Entity Address, Address Line One | 6800 West 115th Street, Suite 2511 |
| Entity Address, City or Town | Overland Park |
| Entity Address, State or Province | KS |
| Entity Address, Postal Zip Code | 66211 |
| City Area Code | 913 |
| Local Phone Number | 599-9225 |
| Written Communications | false |
| Soliciting Material | false |
| Pre-commencement Tender Offer | false |
| Pre-commencement Issuer Tender Offer | false |
| Title of 12(b) Security | Common Stock, $0.01 par value |
| Trading Symbol | SLQT |
| Security Exchange Name | NYSE |
| Entity Emerging Growth Company | false |
| Entity Central Index Key | 0001794783 |
| Amendment Flag | false |
