| Document and Entity Information | Jun. 08, 2023 |
| Cover [Abstract] | |
| Document Type | 8-K/A |
| Amendment Flag | true |
| Amendment Description | On June 8, 2023, American Software, Inc. (the “Company”) issued a press release announcing its preliminary financial results for the fourth quarter and fiscal year 2023 ended April 30, 2023, which was furnished as an exhibit to a Current Report on Form 8-K (the “Original 8-K”). This Current Report on Form 8-K/A amends the Original 8-K to reflect certain immaterial reclassifications in the balance sheet and cash flows to align with the Company’s Form 10-K, which will be filed with the Securities and Exchange Commission on the date hereof. A copy of the press release, as corrected, is furnished herewith as Exhibit 99.1. |
| Document Period End Date | Jun. 08, 2023 |
| Entity File Number | 000-12456 |
| Entity Registrant Name | AMERICAN SOFTWARE, INC. |
| Entity Central Index Key | 0000713425 |
| Entity Incorporation, State or Country Code | GA |
| Entity Tax Identification Number | 58-1098795 |
| Entity Address, Address Line One | 470 East Paces Ferry Road, NE |
| Entity Address, City or Town | Atlanta |
| Entity Address, State or Province | GA |
| Entity Address, Postal Zip Code | 30305 |
| City Area Code | 404 |
| Local Phone Number | 261-4381 |
| Title of 12(b) Security | Common Stock |
| Trading Symbol | AMSWA |
| Security Exchange Name | NASDAQ |
| Entity Emerging Growth Company | false |
| Written Communications | false |
| Soliciting Material | false |
| Pre-commencement Tender Offer | false |
| Pre-commencement Issuer Tender Offer | false |
