| Document and Entity Information | Apr. 01, 2024 |
| Cover [Abstract] | |
| Document Type | 8-K |
| Document Period End Date | Apr. 01, 2024 |
| Entity Registrant Name | EBIX INC |
| Entity Incorporation State Country Code | DE |
| Entity File Number | 0-15946 |
| Entity Tax Identification Number | 77-0021975 |
| Entity Address Address Line 1 | 1 Ebix Way |
| Entity Address City Or Town | Johns Creek |
| Entity Address State Or Province | GA |
| Entity Address Postal Zip Code | 30097 |
| City Area Code | 678 |
| Local Phone Number | 281-2020 |
| Written Communications | false |
| Soliciting Material | false |
| Pre Commencement Tender Offer | false |
| Pre Commencement Issuer Tender Offer | false |
| Security 12b Title | Common Stock, $0.10 par value per share |
| Trading Symbol | EBIXQ |
| Entity Emerging Growth Company | false |
| Security Exchange Name | NONE |
| Amendment Flag | false |
| Entity Central Index Key | 0000814549 |
