Sapiens International (SPNS) 20-F 23 Apr 14 2013 FY Annual report (foreign) Financial data

Document_And_Entity_Informatio

Document And Entity Information	12 Months Ended
	Dec. 31, 2013
Document Information [Line Items]	'
Document Type	'20-F
Amendment Flag	'false
Document Period End Date	31-Dec-13
Document Fiscal Year Focus	'2013
Document Fiscal Period Focus	'FY
Trading Symbol	'SPNS
Entity Common Stock, Shares Outstanding	46,014,982
Entity Registrant Name	'SAPIENS INTERNATIONAL CORP N V
Entity Central Index Key	'0000885740
Current Fiscal Year End Date	'--12-31
Entity Well-known Seasoned Issuer	'No
Entity Voluntary Filers	'No
Entity Current Reporting Status	'Yes
Entity Filer Category	'Accelerated Filer

CONSOLIDATED_BALANCE_SHEETS

CONSOLIDATED BALANCE SHEETS (USD $)	Dec. 31, 2013	Dec. 31, 2012
In Thousands, unless otherwise specified
CURRENT ASSETS:	'	'
Cash and cash equivalents	$70,313	$29,050
Trade receivables (net of allowance for doubtful accounts of $ 165 and $ 293 at December 31, 2012 and 2013, respectively)	23,669	16,299
Other receivables and prepaid expenses	4,126	2,321
Deferred tax assets	2,420	2,750
Total current assets	100,528	50,420
LONG-TERM ASSETS:	'	'
Other long-term assets	2,957	2,316
Severance pay fund	11,228	10,306
Capitalized software development costs, net	19,704	17,494
Other intangible assets, net	10,310	11,718
Goodwill	72,438	68,087
Property and equipment, net	5,263	2,243
Total long-term assets	121,900	112,164
Total assets	222,428	162,584
CURRENT LIABILITIES:	'	'
Trade payables	6,517	4,382
Employees and payroll accruals	13,577	12,496
Accrued expenses and other liabilities	7,671	7,518
Deferred revenues and customer advances	9,928	7,301
Total current liabilities	37,693	31,697
LONG-TERM LIABILITIES:	'	'
Other long-term liabilities	1,712	803
Accrued severance pay	12,615	11,645
Total long-term liabilities	14,327	12,448
COMMITMENTS AND CONTINGENT LIABILITIES	'	'
Share capital:	'	'
Preferred shares of € 0.01 par value: Authorized - 1,000,000 shares at December 31, 2012 and 2013; Issued and outstanding: None at December 31, 2012 and 2013	'	'
Common shares of € 0.01 par value: Authorized: 54,000,000 shares at December 31, 2012 and 2013; Issued: 41,007,801 and 48,343,278 shares at December 31, 2012 and 2013, respectively; Outstanding: 38,679,505 and 46,014,982 shares at December 31, 2012 and 2013, respectively	645	547
Additional paid-in capital	244,560	210,047
Treasury shares, at cost - 2,328,296 Common shares at December 31, 2012 and 2013, respectively	-9,423	-9,423
Foreign currency translation adjustments	1,082	-4,870
Accumulated deficit	-67,093	-78,697
Total Sapiens International Corporation N.V. shareholders' equity	169,771	117,604
Non-controlling interests	637	835
Total equity	170,408	118,439
Total liabilities and equity	$222,428	$162,584

CONSOLIDATED_BALANCE_SHEETS_Pa

CONSOLIDATED BALANCE SHEETS (Parenthetical)	Dec. 31, 2013	Dec. 31, 2013	Dec. 31, 2012	Dec. 31, 2012
In Thousands, except Share data, unless otherwise specified	USD ($)	EUR (€)	USD ($)	EUR (€)
Trade receivables, allowance for doubtful accounts	$293	'	$165	'
Preferred shares, par value	'	€ 0.01	'	€ 0.01
Preferred shares, Authorized	1,000,000	1,000,000	1,000,000	1,000,000
Preferred shares, Issued	0	0	0	0
Preferred shares, Outstanding	0	0	0	0
Common shares, par value	'	€ 0.01	'	€ 0.01
Common shares, Authorized	54,000,000	54,000,000	54,000,000	54,000,000
Common shares, Issued	48,343,278	48,343,278	41,007,801	41,007,801
Common shares, Outstanding	46,014,982	46,014,982	38,679,505	38,679,505
Treasury shares, shares	2,328,296	2,328,296	2,328,296	2,328,296

CONSOLIDATED_STATEMENTS_OF_INC

CONSOLIDATED STATEMENTS OF INCOME (USD $)	12 Months Ended
In Thousands, except Per Share data, unless otherwise specified	Dec. 31, 2013	Dec. 31, 2012	Dec. 31, 2011
Revenues:	'	'	'
License	$15,164	$10,025	$5,282
Services	120,213	103,884	64,645
Total Revenues	135,377	113,909	69,927
Cost of revenues:	'	'	'
License	953	624	591
Services	84,018	65,835	39,476
Total cost of revenues	84,971	66,459	40,067
Gross profit	50,406	47,450	29,860
Operating expenses:	'	'	'
Research and development, net	11,846	10,169	5,008
Selling, marketing, general and administrative	26,677	25,236	18,113
Acquisitions-related and restructuring costs	0	0	1,115
Total operating expenses	38,523	35,405	24,236
Operating income	11,883	12,045	5,624
Financial income, net	520	193	104
Income before taxes on income	12,403	12,238	5,728
Tax benefit (taxes on income)	-811	-435	230
Net income	11,592	11,803	5,958
Attributable to non-controlling interests	-12	23	61
Net income attributable to Sapiens' shareholders	$11,604	$11,780	$5,897
Net earnings per share attributable to Sapiens' shareholders	'	'	'
Basic	$0.29	$0.29	$0.21
Diluted	$0.27	$0.28	$0.19

CONSOLIDATED_STATEMENTS_OF_COM

CONSOLIDATED STATEMENTS OF COMPREHENSIVE INCOME (USD $)	12 Months Ended
In Thousands, unless otherwise specified	Dec. 31, 2013	Dec. 31, 2012	Dec. 31, 2011
Net income	$11,592	$11,803	$5,958
Foreign currency translation adjustments	5,923	1,441	-5,623
Comprehensive income	17,515	13,244	335
Comprehensive income attributable to non-controlling interests	-41	57	58
Comprehensive income attributable to Sapiens' shareholders	$17,556	$13,187	$277

CONSOLIDATED_STATEMENTS_OF_CHA

CONSOLIDATED STATEMENTS OF CHANGES IN EQUITY (USD $)	Total	Common stock	Additional paid-in capital	Treasury shares	Other comprehensive income	Accumulated deficit	Non-controlling interests
In Thousands, except Share data
Beginning balance at Dec. 31, 2010	$34,118	$282	$133,136	($2,423)	($657)	($96,374)	$154
Beginning balance (in shares) at Dec. 31, 2010	'	22,044,834	'	'	'	'	'
Stock-based compensation	336	0	336	0	0	0	0
Stock-based compensation with respect to Harcase acquisition	240	0	240	0	0	0	0
Stock-based compensation with respect to Harcase acquisition (in shares)	'	0	'	'	'	'	'
Issuance of shares and options upon the acquisition of IDIT	31,444	108	31,336	0	0	0	0
Issuance of shares and options upon the acquisition of IDIT (in shares)	'	7,483,125	'	'	'	'	'
Issuance of shares, options and assumption of non controlling interest upon the acquisition of FIS	43,803	143	42,778	0	0	0	882
Issuance of shares, options and assumption of non controlling interest upon the acquisition of FIS (in shares)	'	10,016,875	'	'	'	'	'
Issuance expenses relating to FIS and IDIT acquisition	-102	'	-102	'	'	'	'
Employee stock options exercised	207	1	206	0	0	0	0
Employee stock options exercised (in shares)	'	135,796	'	'	'	'	'
Dividend to non-controlling interests	-134	0	0	0	0	0	-134
Foreign currency translation adjustments	-5,623	0	0	0	-5,620	0	-3
Net income	5,958	0	0	0	0	5,897	61
Ending balance at Dec. 31, 2011	110,247	534	207,930	-2,423	-6,277	-90,477	960
Ending balance (in shares) at Dec. 31, 2011	'	39,680,630	'	'	'	'	'
Stock-based compensation	690	0	690	0	0	0	0
Stock-based compensation with respect to Harcase acquisition	241	0	241	0	0	0	0
Stock-based compensation with respect to Harcase acquisition (in shares)	'	0	'	'	'	'	'
Repurchase of shares	-7,000	0	0	-7,000	0	0	0
Repurchase of shares (in shares)	'	-2,000,000	'	'	'	'	'
Employee stock options exercised	1,199	13	1,186	0	0	0	0
Employee stock options exercised (in shares)	'	998,875	'	'	'	'	'
Dividend to non-controlling interests	-182	0	0	0	0	0	-182
Foreign currency translation adjustments	1,441	0	0	0	1,407	0	34
Net income	11,803	0	0	0	0	11,780	23
Ending balance at Dec. 31, 2012	118,439	547	210,047	-9,423	-4,870	-78,697	835
Ending balance (in shares) at Dec. 31, 2012	'	38,679,505	'	'	'	'	'
Stock-based compensation	933	0	933	0	0	0	0
Issuance of shares upon public offering, net	37,791	87	37,704	0	0	0	0
Issuance of shares upon public offering, net (in shares)	'	6,497,400	'	'	'	'	'
Distribution of dividend	-5,802	0	-5,802	0	0	0	0
Employee stock options exercised	1,689	11	1,678	0	0	0	0
Employee stock options exercised (in shares)	'	815,564	'	'	'	'	'
Warrants exercised (cashless)	0	0	0	0	0	0	0
Warrants exercised (cashless) (in shares)	'	22,513	'	'	'	'	'
Dividend to non-controlling interests	-157	0	0	0	0	0	-157
Foreign currency translation adjustments	5,923	0	0	0	5,952	0	-29
Net income	11,592	0	0	0	0	11,604	-12
Ending balance at Dec. 31, 2013	$170,408	$645	$244,560	($9,423)	$1,082	($67,093)	$637
Ending balance (in shares) at Dec. 31, 2013	'	46,014,982	'	'	'	'	'

CONSOLIDATED_STATEMENTS_OF_CAS

CONSOLIDATED STATEMENTS OF CASH FLOWS (USD $)	12 Months Ended
In Thousands, unless otherwise specified	Dec. 31, 2013	Dec. 31, 2012	Dec. 31, 2011
Cash flows from operating activities:	'	'	'
Net income	$11,592	$11,803	$5,958
Reconciliation of net income to net cash provided by operating activities:	'	'	'
Depreciation and amortization	7,887	7,393	6,748
Stock-based compensation	933	690	336
Compensation associated with acquisition of subsidiary	0	128	755
Net changes in operating assets and liabilities, net of amount acquired:	'	'	'
Trade receivables, net	-6,677	-1,649	-3,333
Other operating assets	-2,317	152	-480
Deferred tax assets, net	1,133	-194	222
Trade payables	1,874	1,746	-1,279
Other operating liabilities	383	333	-804
Deferred revenues and customer advances	2,508	-2,372	-408
Accrued severance pay, net	-50	762	698
Net cash provided by operating activities	17,266	18,792	8,413
Cash flows from investing activities:	'	'	'
Purchase of property and equipment	-4,129	-1,327	-482
Capitalized software development costs	-5,392	-3,464	-4,735
Issuance expenses relating to FIS and IDIT acquisition	0	0	-102
Earn-out payment with respect to Harcase acquisition	0	0	-952
Cash acquired, net of payments for business acquisitions	0	0	3,741
Restricted cash	-210	-68	0
Net cash used in investing activities	-9,731	-4,859	-2,530
Cash flows from financing activities:	'	'	'
Proceeds from employee stock options exercised	1,689	1,199	207
Repurchase of shares	0	-7,000	0
Issuance of shares upon public offering, net	37,791	0	0
Distribution of dividend	-5,802	'	'
Dividend to non-controlling interests	-157	-182	-134
Net cash provided by (used in) financing activities	33,521	-5,983	73
Effect of exchange rate changes on cash	207	-360	-678
Increase in cash and cash equivalents	41,263	7,590	5,278
Cash and cash equivalents at beginning of year	29,050	21,460	16,182
Cash and cash equivalents at end of year	70,313	29,050	21,460
Cash paid during the year for:	'	'	'
Interest	7	2	16
Income taxes	$739	$1,752	$162

GENERAL

GENERAL	12 Months Ended
	Dec. 31, 2013
Organization, Consolidation and Presentation Of Financial Statements [Abstract]	'
GENERAL	'
	NOTE 1:      GENERAL
		a.	General:
	Sapiens International Corporation N.V. (“Sapiens”) and its subsidiaries (collectively, the “Company”), a member of the Formula Systems (1985) Ltd. Group, is a global provider of software solutions for the insurance industry, with an emerging focus on the broader financial services sector. The Company's offerings include a broad range of software solutions and services, comprised of (i) core software solutions for the insurance industry, including Property & Casualty/General Insurance (“P&C”) and Life, Annuities and Pensions (“L&P”) products, and record keeping software solutions for providers of Retirement Services (ii) variety of technology based solution including business decision management solutions for the financial services industry, including insurance, banking and capital markets and (iii) global Services including project delivery and implementation of the Company’ software solutions.
	On August 21, 2011 Sapiens completed the acquisition of FIS Software Ltd. ("FIS") and IDIT I.D.I. Technologies Ltd. ("IDIT") (See note 1(b) and 1(c) for further information).
	The Company's target markets are primarily North America, United Kingdom, Israel,Europe, and Asia Pacific.
		b.	Acquisition of FIS:
	On August 21, 2011, the Company completed the acquisition of all of the outstanding shares of FIS, a provider of insurance software solutions for L&P, in consideration for $  49,671, composed of the following:
	Sapiens' common shares		$	38,987
	Cash paid			6,750
	Warrants (i)			2,031
	Options (ii)			1,903
	Total purchase price		$	49,671
		(i)	Sapiens issued 1,000,000 warrants (See Note 11(d)).
		(ii)	Represents the fair value of the vested portion of 934,970 options of Sapiens granted upon consummation of the acquisition to the holders of partially vested options of FIS originally granted under the FIS Employee Share Option Plan. The fair value of these options was determined using a Binomial valuation model with the following assumptions: stock price of $  4.1, early exercise of 1.5-11, risk-free interest rate of 0.10%-2.07%, expected volatility of 70% and no dividend yield.
	The acquisition of FIS allows Sapiens to offer an enhanced solution for the L&P market. In addition, the acquisition of FIS has grown Sapiens' customer base in the insurance market world-wide. The value of goodwill is attributed to synergies between Sapiens solutions and services and FIS’s solutions and services which strengthen the Company's position in the market as a leading provider of L&P core software solutions.
	The acquisition was accounted for by the acquisition method and accordingly, the purchase price has been allocated according to the fair value of the assets acquired and liabilities assumed of FIS. The results of FIS operations have been included in the consolidated financial statements since August 21, 2011.
	The following table summarizes the fair values of the assets acquired and liabilities assumed based on management's assessment with the assistance of a third party valuation:
	Cash and cash equivalents		$	8,349
	Restricted cash			239
	Trade receivables			5,152
	Other receivables and prepaid expenses			632
	Property and equipment			451
	Severance pay fund			4,182
	Other intangible assets			11,724
	Goodwill			35,523
	Total assets acquired			66,252
	Trade payables			-1,486
	Employees and payroll accruals			-3,461
	Accrued expenses and other liabilities			-1,914
	Deferred revenues			-1,706
	Deferred tax liabilities			-406
	Accrued severance pay			-4,487
	Long-term contracts			-2,239
	Non-controlling interest			-882
	Total liabilities assumed			-16,581
	Total assets acquired, net		$	49,671
	In performing the purchase price allocation, management considered, among other factors, analyses of historical financial performance, highest and best use of the acquired assets and estimates of future performance of FIS's business. In performing the purchase price allocation the fair value of intangible assets such as customer relationship was based on the income approach, core technology was valuated using the relief from royalty method and long-term contracts were valuated based on an exit price that would be paid or received in a transfer of all the rights and obligations of the contractor to a market participant.
	The following table sets forth the components of intangible assets and liabilities associated with the acquisition and their annual amortization rates:
			Fair value		Weighted
					average rate
	Core technology		$	4,206		13	%
	Customer relationships			7,518		14	%
	Long-term contracts			-2,239		67	%
	Total		$	9,485		22	%
	Revenues of FIS for the period since the acquisition date through December 31, 2011, which are included in the consolidated financial statements, amounted to $  11,207.
		c.	Acquisition of IDIT:
	On August 21, 2011, the Company completed the acquisition of all of the outstanding shares of IDIT, a provider of insurance software solutions which focuses on the P&C market in consideration for $  31,444, composed as follows:
	Sapiens' common shares		$	29,052
	Options (i)			2,392
	Total purchase price		$	31,444
		(i)	Represents the fair value of the vested portion of 1,003,874 options of Sapiens granted upon consummation of the acquisition to the holders of partially vested options of IDIT originally granted under the IDIT Employee Share Option Scheme. The fair value of these options was determined using a Binomial valuation model with the following assumptions: stock price of $  4.1, early exercise factor of 1.5-11, risk-free interest rate of 0.10%-2.07%, expected volatility of 70% and no dividend yield.
	The acquisition of IDIT allows the Company to offer its customers and partners a more extensive product portfolio in the industry. Acquiring IDIT has strengthened  Sapiens' presence in the P&C insurance market by increasing its customer base. IDIT is considered as a separate reporting unit.
	The acquisition was accounted for by the acquisition method and accordingly, the purchase price has been allocated according to the fair value of the assets acquired and liabilities assumed of IDIT. The results of IDIT's operations have been included in the consolidated financial statements since August 21, 2011.
	The following table summarizes the fair values of the assets acquired and liabilities assumed based on management's assessment with the assistance of a third party valuation:
	Cash and cash equivalents		$	2,143
	Restricted cash			216
	Trade receivables			1,194
	Other receivables and prepaid expenses			302
	Other long term assets			90
	Property and equipment			482
	Severance pay fund			1,800
	Other intangible assets			7,918
	Goodwill			25,355
Total assets acquired			39,500
Trade payables			-807
Employees and payroll accruals			-2,328
Accrued expenses and other liabilities			-1,012
Deferred revenues			-1,769
Accrued severance pay			-2,140
Total liabilities assumed			-8,056
Total purchase price		$	31,444
In performing the purchase price allocation, management considered, among other factors, analyses of historical financial performance, highest and best use of the acquired assets and estimates of future performance of IDIT's business. In performing the purchase price allocation the fair value of intangible assets such as customer relationship was determined based on the income approach, core technology was valued using the relief from royalty method and long-term contracts were valued based on an exit price that would be paid or received in a transfer of all the rights and obligations of the contractor to a market participant.
The following table sets forth the components of intangible assets associated with the acquisition and their annual amortization rates:
		Fair value		Weighted
				average rate
Core technology		$	5,548		14	%
Customer relationships			1,389		16	%
Long-term contracts			981		74	%
Total intangible assets		$	7,918		22	%
Revenues of IDIT for the period since the acquisition date through December 31, 2011, which are included in the consolidated financial statements, amounted to $  5,105.

SIGNIFICANT_ACCOUNTING_POLICIE

SIGNIFICANT ACCOUNTING POLICIES	12 Months Ended
	Dec. 31, 2013
Accounting Policies [Abstract]	'
SIGNIFICANT ACCOUNTING POLICIES	'
	NOTE 2:      SIGNIFICANT ACCOUNTING POLICIES
	The consolidated financial statements have been prepared in accordance with accounting principles generally accepted in United States ("U.S. GAAP").
		a.	Use of estimates:
	The preparation of the consolidated financial statements in conformity with U.S. GAAP requires management to make estimates, judgments and assumptions. The Company's management believes that the estimates, judgments and assumptions used are reasonable based upon information available at the time they are made. These estimates, judgments and assumptions can affect the reported amounts of assets and liabilities and disclosure of contingent assets and liabilities at the dates of the financial statements, and the reported amounts of revenue and expenses during the reporting period. Actual results could differ from those estimates.
		b.	Financial statements in United States dollars:
	The currency of the primary economic environment in which the operations of Sapiens and certain subsidiaries are conducted is the U.S. dollar ("dollar"); thus, the dollar is the functional currency of Sapiens and certain subsidiaries.
	Sapiens and certain subsidiaries' transactions and balances denominated in dollars are presented at their original amounts. Non-dollar transactions and balances have been remeasured to dollars in accordance with ASC 830, "Foreign Currency Matters". All transaction gains and losses from remeasurement of monetary balance sheet items denominated in non-dollar currencies are reflected in the statements of income as financial income or expenses, as appropriate.
	For those subsidiaries whose functional currency has been determined to be their local currency, assets and liabilities are translated at year-end exchange rates and statement of income items are translated at average exchange rates prevailing during the year. Such translation adjustments are recorded as a separate component of accumulated other comprehensive income in shareholders' equity.
		c.	Principles of consolidation:
	The consolidated financial statements include the accounts of the Company and its majority-owned subsidiaries. All intercompany balances and transactions have been eliminated upon consolidation.
		d.	Cash equivalents:
	Cash equivalents are short-term highly liquid investments that are readily convertible to cash, with original maturities of three months or less at acquisition.
		e.	Restricted cash:
	The Company maintains certain cash amounts restricted as to withdrawal or use. On December 31, 2013, the Company maintained a balance of $  782 that represents security deposits with respect to lease agreements and credit lines from banks. Restricted cash is included within other receivables and prepaid expenses.
		f.	Property and equipment, net:
	Property and equipment are stated at cost, net of accumulated depreciation using the straight-line method over the estimated useful lives of the assets, at the following annual rates:
			%
	Computers and peripheral equipment			33
	Office furniture and equipment			15-Jun
	Leasehold improvements are amortized by the straight-line method over the term of the lease (including option terms that are deemed to be reasonably assured) or the estimated useful life of the improvements, whichever is shorter.
		g.	Research and development costs:
	Research and development costs incurred in the process of software production before establishment of technological feasibility are charged to expenses as incurred. Costs incurred to develop software to be sold are capitalized after technological feasibility is established in accordance with ASC 985-20, "Software - Costs of Software to be Sold, Leased, or Marketed". Based on the Company's product development process, technological feasibility is established upon completion of a detailed program design.
	Costs incurred by the Company between completion of the detailed program design and the point at which the product is ready for general release, have been capitalized.
	Capitalized software development costs are amortized commencing with general product release by the straight-line method over the estimated useful life of the software product (between 5-7 years).
		h.	Other intangible assets, net:
	Technology is amortized over its estimated useful life on a straight-line basis. The acquired customer relationships are amortized over their estimated useful lives in proportion to the economic benefits realized or the straight-line method. The weighted average annual rates for other intangible assets are as follows:
			%
	Technology			15	%
	Customer relationships			14	%
		i.	Impairment of long-lived assets:
	The Company's long-lived assets and identifiable intangibles that are subject to amortization are reviewed for impairment in accordance with ASC 360 "Property, Plant, and Equipment", whenever events or changes in circumstances indicate that the carrying amount of an asset may not be recoverable. Recoverability of assets to be held and used is measured by a comparison of the carrying amount of an asset to the future undiscounted cash flows expected to be generated by the assets. If such assets are considered to be impaired, the impairment to be recognized is measured by the amount by which the carrying amount of the assets exceeds the fair value of the assets. During 2011, 2012 and 2013, no impairment losses have been identified.
		j.	Goodwill:
	Goodwill represents the excess of the purchase price in a business combination over the fair value of the net tangible and intangible assets acquired. Under ASC 350," Intangibles—Goodwill and Other" goodwill is subject to an annual impairment test or more frequently if impairment indicators are present. Goodwill impairment is deemed to exist if the net book value of a reporting unit exceeds its estimated fair value. Previously the Company operated in two reporting units: Sapiens and IDIT. Following reorganization in 2013 Sapiens was divided to three reporting units: Sapiens, FIS and Decision. The goodwill was allocated based on the relative fair value of these three reporting units.Therefore the Company has four operating units: Sapiens, FIS, Decision and IDIT.
	The Company applied the provisions of ASC 360 for the Company's annual impairment test. Under the provisions, an entity has the option to first assess qualitative factors to determine whether the existence of events or circumstances leads to a determination that it is more likely than not that the fair value of a reporting unit is less than its carrying amount. If, after assessing the totality of events or circumstances, an entity determines it is not more likely than not that the fair value of a reporting unit is less than its carrying amount, then performing the two-step impairment test is unnecessary.
	The Company performed annual impairment tests during the fourth quarter of each of 2011, 2012 and 2013.This analysis determined that no indicators of impairment existed primarily because (1) The fair value of the reporting units as of December 31, 2013 increased compared to the fair value estimated as of the acquisition date (2) the Company's reporting units  overall financial performance has been growing since the acquisition, and (3) forecasts of operating income and cash flows generated by the Company's reporting units appear sufficient to support the book values of the net assets of each reporting unit.
		k.	Revenue recognition:
	The Company generates revenues from sales of software licenses which normally include significant implementation services that are considered essential to the functionality of the software license. In addition, the Company generates revenues from post implementation consulting services and maintenance services.
	Revenues are recognized when persuasive evidence of an agreement exists, delivery of the product has occurred, the fee is fixed or determinable, and collectability is probable. The Company considers all arrangements with payment terms extending beyond six months from the delivery of the elements not to be fixed or determinable. If the fee is not fixed or determinable, revenue is recognized as payments become due from the customer, provided that all other revenue recognition criteria have been met.
	The Company usually sells its software licenses as part of an overall solution offered to a customer that combines the sale of software licenses which normally include significant implementation that is considered essential to the functionality of the license. The Company accounts for revenues from the services (either fixed price or Time and Materials (T&M)) together with the software under contract accounting using the percentage-of-completion method in accordance with ASC 605-35, "Construction-Type and Production-Type Contracts". The percentage of completion method is used when the required services are quantifiable, based on the estimated number of labor hours necessary to complete the project, and under that method revenues are recognized using labor hours incurred as the measure of progress towards completion.
	In accordance with ASC 985-605, the Company establishes Vendor Specific Objective Evidence ("VSOE") of fair value of maintenance services (PCS) based on the Bell-Shaped approach and determined VSOE for PCS, based on the price charged when the element is sold separately (that is, the actual renewal rate). The Company's process for establishing VSOE of fair value of PCS is through performance of VSOE compliance test which is an analysis of the entire population of PCS renewal activity for its installed base of customers.
	Provisions for estimated losses on contracts in progress are made in the period in which they are first determined, in the amount of the estimated loss on the entire contact. Provisions for estimated losses are presented in accrued expenses and other liabilities.
	Maintenance revenue is recognized ratably over the term of the maintenance agreement.
	Deferred revenues and customer advances include unearned amounts received under maintenance and support agreements and amounts received from customers, for which revenues have not yet been recognized.
	In addition, the Company derives a significant portion of its revenues from post implementation consulting services provided on a "Time and Materials" ("T&M") basis which are recognized as services are performed.
		l.	Income taxes:
	The Company accounts for income taxes in accordance with ASC 740, "Income Taxes". This topic prescribes the use of the asset and liability method, whereby deferred tax asset and liability account balances are determined based on the differences between the financial reporting and tax bases of assets and liabilities and are measured using the enacted tax rates and laws that will be in effect when the differences are expected to reverse. The Company provides a valuation allowance, if necessary, to reduce deferred tax assets to their estimated realizable value.
	The Company implements a two-step approach to recognize and measure uncertain tax positions. The first step is to evaluate the tax position taken or expected to be taken in a tax return by determining if the weight of available evidence indicates that it is more likely than not that, on an evaluation of the technical merits, the tax position will be sustained on audit, including resolution of any related appeals or litigation processes. The second step is to measure the tax benefit as the largest amount that is more than 50% (cumulative basis) likely to be realized upon ultimate settlement.
	The Company classifies interest as financial expenses and penalties as selling, marketing, general and administration expenses.
		m.	Concentrations of credit risk:
	Financial instruments that potentially subject the Company to concentrations of credit risk consist principally of cash and cash equivalents, restricted cash, trade receivables and foreign currency derivative contracts.
	The Company's cash and cash equivalents and restricted cash are invested in bank deposits mainly in dollars, with a significant portion also invested in NIS. Deposits in the U.S. may be in excess of insured limits and are not insured in other jurisdictions. Generally, these banks deposits may be redeemed upon demand and therefore bear minimal risk.
	The Company's trade receivables are generally derived from sales to large and solid organizations located mainly in North America, Israel, United Kingdom, Rest of Europe and Asia Pacific. The Company performs ongoing credit evaluations of its customers and to date has not experienced any material losses. In certain circumstances, the Company may require prepayment. An allowance for doubtful accounts is determined with respect to those amounts that the Company has determined to be doubtful of collection. Provisions for doubtful accounts were recorded in general and administrative expenses.
	The Company entered into forward contracts, and option contracts intended to protect against the increase in value of forecasted non-dollar currency cash flows. The derivative instruments hedge a portion of the Company's non-dollar currency exposure.
	No off-balance sheet concentrations of credit risk exist.
		n.	Accrued severance pay:
	The Company's liability for severance pay for its Israeli employees is calculated pursuant to Israel's Severance Pay Law based on the most recent monthly salary of the employees multiplied by the number of years of employment as of the balance sheet date. Employees are entitled to one month's salary for each year of employment, or a portion thereof. The Company's liability is fully provided by monthly deposits with insurance policies and severance pay funds and by an accrual.
	The deposited funds include profits (losses) accumulated up to the balance sheet date. The deposited funds may be withdrawn only upon the fulfillment of the obligation pursuant to Israel's Severance Pay Law or employment agreements. The value of the deposited funds is based on the cash surrendered value of these policies and recorded as an asset in the Company's consolidated balance sheet
	In addition, the Company signed on a collective agreement with certain employees, according to which the Company's contributions for severance pay shall be instead of severance compensation and that upon release of the policy to the employee, no additional payments shall be made by the Company to the employee. Generally, the Company, under its sole discretion, pays to these employees the entire liability, irrespective of the collective agreement described per above. Therefore, the net obligation related to those employees is stated on the balance sheet as accrued severance pay.
	The Company's agreements with certain employees in Israel are in accordance with Section 14 of the Severance Pay Law, 1963, whereas, the Company's contributions for severance pay shall be instead of its severance liability. Upon contribution of the full amount of the employee's monthly salary, and release of the policy to the employee, no additional calculations shall be conducted between the parties regarding the matter of severance pay and no additional payments shall be made by the Company to the employee. Further, the related obligation and amounts deposited on behalf of such obligation are not stated on the balance sheet, as they are legally released from obligation to employees once the deposit amounts have been paid.
	Severance expense for the years 2011, 2012 and 2013 amounted to $  1,514, $  2,217 and $ 2,909, respectively.
		o.	Basic and diluted net earnings per share:
	Basic net earnings per share are computed based on the weighted average number of common shares outstanding during each year. Diluted net earnings per share are computed based on the weighted average number of common shares outstanding during each year plus dilutive potential equivalent common shares considered outstanding during the year, in accordance with ASC 260, "Earnings Per Share".
		p.	Stock-based compensation:
The Company accounts for stock-based compensation in accordance with ASC 718, "Compensation - Stock Compensation", which requires the measurement and recognition of compensation expense based on estimated fair values for all share-based payment awards made. ASC 718 requires companies to estimate the fair value of equity-based payment awards on the date of grant using an option-pricing model. The value of the portion of the award that is ultimately expected to vest is recognized as an expense over the requisite service periods in the Company's consolidated statements of income.
The Company uses the Binomial Lattice ("Binomial model") option-pricing model to estimate the fair value for any options granted. The Binomial model takes into account variables such as volatility, dividend yield rate, and risk free interest rate and also allows for the use of dynamic assumptions and considers the contractual term of the option, the probability that the option will be exercised prior to the end of its contractual life, and the probability of termination or retirement of the option holder in computing the value of the option.
The Company recognizes compensation expenses for the value of its awards, which have graded vesting, based on the straight-line basis over the requisite service period of the award, net of estimated forfeitures. Estimated forfeitures are based on actual historical pre-vesting forfeitures.
The fair value of each option granted in 2011, 2012 and 2013 using the Binomial model, is estimated on the date of grant with the following assumptions:
		Year ended December 31,
		2011		2012	2013
Contractual life		6 years		6 years	6 years
Expected exercise factor (weighted average)		2.5		2.8	1.5-2
Dividend yield		0%		0%	0%
Expected volatility (weighted average)		70%		60%	54.29%
Risk-free interest rate		0.1%-1.2%		0.2%-1.0%	1.52%
The risk-free interest rate assumption is based on the yield from U.S. Treasury zero-coupon bonds with an equivalent term as of the Company's employee stock options. Since dividend payment is applied to reduce the exercise price of the option, the effect of the dividend protection is reflected by using an expected dividend assumption of zero. The expected life of options granted is derived from the output of the option valuation model and represents the period of time the options are expected to be outstanding. The expected exercise factor is based on industry acceptable rates since no actual historical behavior by option holders exists. Expected volatility is based on the historical volatility of the Company.
Stock-based compensation cost is measured at the grant date, based on the fair value of the award, and is recognized as an expense on a straight-line basis over the requisite service period for each of the awards.
	q.	Fair value of financial instruments:
ASC 820, "Fair Value Measurements and Disclosures", defines fair value as the price that would be received to sell an asset or paid to transfer a liability (i.e., the "exit price") in an orderly transaction between market participants at the measurement date.
In determining fair value, the Company uses various valuation approaches. ASC 820 establishes a hierarchy for inputs used in measuring fair value that maximizes the use of observable inputs and minimizes the use of unobservable inputs by requiring that the most observable inputs be used when available. Observable inputs are inputs that market participants would use in pricing the asset or liability developed based on market data obtained from sources independent of the Company. Unobservable inputs are inputs that reflect the Company's assumptions about the assumptions market participants would use in pricing the asset or liability developed based on the best information available in the circumstances.
The fair value hierarchy also requires an entity to maximize the use of observable inputs and minimize the use of unobservable inputs when measuring fair value.
As a basis for considering such assumptions, ASC 820 establishes a three-tier value hierarchy, which prioritizes the inputs used in the valuation methodologies in measuring fair value:
Level 1 -	Quoted prices (unadjusted) in active markets for identical assets or liabilities that the Company can access at the measurement date.
Level 2 -	Inputs other than quoted prices included within Level 1 that are observable for the asset or liability, either directly or indirectly.
Level 3 -	Unobservable inputs for the asset or liability.
Foreign currency derivative contracts are classified within Level 2 as the valuation inputs are based on quoted prices and market observable data of similar instruments.
The carrying amounts of cash and cash equivalents, restricted cash, accounts receivable, and accounts payable approximate fair value due to the short-term maturities of such instruments.
	r.	Derivatives and hedging:
The Company enters into option contracts and forward contracts to hedge certain transactions denominated in foreign currencies. The purpose of the Company's foreign currency hedging activities is to protect the Company from risk that the eventual dollar cash flows from international activities will be adversely affected by changes in the exchange rates. The Company's option and forward contracts do not qualify as hedging instruments under ASC 815. Changes in the fair value of option strategies are reflected in the consolidated statements of income as financial income or expense.
In 2011, 2012 and 2013, the Company entered into option strategies contracts in the notional amounts of $  1,979, $ 10,408 and $ 9,868, respectively and in 2012 and 2013 the Company entered into forward contracts in the notional amounts of $  1,734 and $ 299, respectively, that converted a portion of its floating currency liabilities to a fixed rate basis for a twelve-month period, thus reducing the impact of the currency changes on the Company's cash flow.
As of December 31, 2012 and 2013, the Company had outstanding options and forward contracts, in the notional amount of $7,520 and $ 2,982, respectively.
In 2011, 2012 and 2013, the Company recorded an income of $  27, $  97 and $387, respectively, with respect to the above transactions, presented in the statements of income as financial income.
	s.	Treasury shares:
Repurchased common shares are held as treasury shares. The Company presents the cost to repurchase treasury stock as a reduction of shareholders’ equity.
	t.	Comprehensive income:
The Company accounts for comprehensive income in accordance with ASC No. 220, "Comprehensive Income". Comprehensive income generally represents all changes in shareholders' equity during the period except those resulting from investments by, or distributions to, shareholders.The Company determined that its items of comprehensive income relate to foreign currency translation adjustments.
	u.	Impact of recently issued accounting standards:
In July 2013, the Financial Accounting Standards Board (“FASB”) issued guidance that requires that a nonrecognized tax benefit be presented in the financial statements as a reduction to a deferred tax asset for a net operating loss carryforward, a similar tax loss, or a tax credit carryforward. This net presentation is required unless a net operating loss carryforward, a similar tax loss, or a tax credit carryforward is not available at the reporting date or the tax law of the jurisdiction does not require, and the entity does not intend to use, the deferred tax asset to settle any additional income tax that would result from the disallowance of the unrecognized tax benefit. This guidance is effective for fiscal year beginning after December 15, 2013, with early adoption permitted. The Company believes that the adoption of this standard will not have a material impact on its consolidated financial statements.
In March 2013, the FASB issued further guidance on accounting for the release of a cumulative translation adjustment into net income when a parent company either sells a part or all of its investment in a foreign entity or no longer holds a controlling financial interest in a subsidiary or group of assets and provides guidance for the acquisition in stages of a controlling interest in a foreign entity. This guidance is effective for fiscal years beginning after December 15, 2013, with early adoption permitted. The Company believes that the adoption of this standard will not have a material impact on its consolidated financial statements.

OTHER_LONG_TERM_ASSETS

OTHER LONG TERM ASSETS	12 Months Ended
	Dec. 31, 2013
Deferred Costs, Capitalized, Prepaid, and Other Assets Disclosure [Abstract]	'
OTHER LONG TERM ASSETS	'
	NOTE 3:       OTHER LONG TERM ASSETS
		December 31,
		2012		2013
	Deferred tax assets	$	608	$	396
	Government authorities		1,208		1,917
	Other		500		644
		$	2,316	$	2,957

PROPERTY_AND_EQUIPMENT_NET

PROPERTY AND EQUIPMENT, NET	12 Months Ended
	Dec. 31, 2013
Property, Plant and Equipment [Abstract]	'
PROPERTY AND EQUIPMENT, NET	'
	NOTE 4:       PROPERTY AND EQUIPMENT, NET
		December 31,
		2012		2013
	Cost:
	Computers and peripheral equipment	$	8,600	$	12,190
	Office furniture and equipment		2,909		4,183
	Leasehold improvements		1,581		2,959
			13,090		19,332
	Accumulated depreciation:
	Computers and peripheral equipment		7,279		9,964
	Office furniture and equipment		2,261		2,609
	Leasehold improvements		1,307		1,496
			10,847		14,069
	Depreciated cost	$	2,243	$	5,263
	Depreciation expense totaled $  755, $ 903 and $ 1,260 for the years 2011, 2012 and 2013, respectively

CAPITALIZED_SOFTWARE_DEVELOPME

CAPITALIZED SOFTWARE DEVELOPMENT COSTS, NET	12 Months Ended
	Dec. 31, 2013
Research and Development [Abstract]	'
CAPITALIZED SOFTWARE DEVELOPMENT COSTS	'
	NOTE 5:      CAPITALIZED SOFTWARE DEVELOPMENT COSTS, NET
	The changes in capitalized software development costs during the year ended December 31, 2012 and 2013 were as follows:
		Year ended December 31,
		2012		2013
	Balance at the beginning of the year	$	17,399	$	17,494
	Capitalization		3,464		5,392
	Amortization		-3,758		-4,500
	Functional currency translation adjustments		389		1,318
	Balance at the year end	$	17,494	$	19,704
	Amortization of capitalized software development costs for 2011, 2012 and 2013, was $  4,544, $  3,758 and $ 4,500, respectively. Amortization expense is included in cost of revenues.

OTHER_INTANGIBLE_ASSETS_NET

OTHER INTANGIBLE ASSETS, NET	12 Months Ended
	Dec. 31, 2013
Goodwill and Intangible Assets Disclosure [Abstract]	'
OTHER INTANGIBLE ASSETS, NET	'
	NOTE 6:      OTHER INTANGIBLE ASSETS, NET
		a.	Other intangible assets, net, are comprised of the following:
			December 31,
			2012		2013
	Original amounts:
	Customer relationship		$	9,335	$	9,929
	Technology			5,842		6,151
				15,177		16,080
	Accumulated amortization:
	Customer relationship			2,058		3,418
	Technology			1,401		2,352
				3,459		5,770
	Other intangible assets, net		$	11,718	$	10,310
		b.	Amortization of other intangible assets was $  1,449, $  2,732 and $ 2,127 for 2011, 2012 and 2013, respectively.
		c.	Estimated amortization expense for future periods:
	For the year ended December 31,
	2014		$	2,260
	2015			2,123
	2016			1,768
	2017			1,636
	2018			1,245
	2019 and thereafter			1,278
			$	10,310

GOODWILL

GOODWILL	12 Months Ended
	Dec. 31, 2013
Goodwill and Intangible Assets Disclosure [Abstract]	'
GOODWILL	'
	NOTE 7:-     GOODWILL
	The changes in the carrying amount of goodwill for each reporting unit for the years ended December 31, 2012 and 2013 are as follows:
		Year ended December 31,
		2012		2013
	Balance at the beginning of the year	$	66,715	$	68,087
	Functional currency translation adjustments		1,372		4,351
	Balance at the year end	$	68,087	$	72,438

ACCRUED_EXPENSES_AND_OTHER_LIA

ACCRUED EXPENSES AND OTHER LIABILITIES	12 Months Ended
	Dec. 31, 2013
Payables and Accruals [Abstract]	'
ACCRUED EXPENSES AND OTHER LIABILITIES	'
	NOTE 8:       ACCRUED EXPENSES AND OTHER LIABILITIES
		December 31,
		2012		2013
	Government authorities	$	1,668	$	3,084
	Accrued royalties to the OCS (Note 9a)		596		269
	Accrued contract costs		563		37
	Accrued expenses		4,691		4,281
		$	7,518	$	7,671

COMMITMENTS_AND_CONTINGENT_LIA

COMMITMENTS AND CONTINGENT LIABILITIES	12 Months Ended
	Dec. 31, 2013
Commitments and Contingencies Disclosure [Abstract]	'
COMMITMENTS AND CONTINGENT LIABILITIES	'
	NOTE 9:      COMMITMENTS AND CONTINGENT LIABILITIES
		a.	Sapiens Technologies (1982) Ltd. ("Sapiens Technologies"), a subsidiary incorporated in Israel, was partially financed under programs sponsored by the Office of Chief Scientist ("OCS") for the support of certain research and development activities conducted in Israel.
	In exchange for participation in the programs by the OCS, the Company agreed to pay 3%-3.5% of total net consolidated license and maintenance revenue and 0.35% of the net consolidated consulting services revenue related to the software developed within the framework of these programs based on an understanding with the OCS reached in January 2012. The understanding reached with the OCS resulted in a reversal of an accrual in the amount of $  922 which was recorded as a reduction of cost of revenues in 2011.
	The royalties will be paid up to a maximum amount equaling 100%-150% of the grants provided by the OCS, linked to the dollar, and for grants received after January 1, 1999, bear annual interest at a rate based on LIBOR.
	Royalties' expenses amounted to $  510, $574 and $514 in 2011, 2012 and 2013, respectively, and are included in cost of revenues.
	As of December 31, 2013, the Company had a contingent liability to pay royalties of approximately $7,608.
		b.	Lease commitments:
	The Company leases office space, office equipment and various motor vehicles under operating leases.
		1	The Company's office space and office equipment are rented under several operating leases. Future minimum lease commitments under non-cancelable operating leases for the years ended December 31, were as follows:
	2014		$	2,718
	2015			2,875
	2016			2,769
	2017			2,562
	2018			2,552
	2019 and thereafter			3,828
			$	17,304
	Rent expense for the years ended December 31, 2011, 2012 and 2013 was $  2,399, $  3,051 and $ 3,370, respectively.
		2	The Company leases its motor vehicles under cancelable operating lease agreements.
	The minimum payment under these operating leases, upon cancellation of these lease agreements was $  314 as of December 31, 2013.
		c.	The Company has provided bank guarantees in the amount of $ 1,183 as security for the rent to be paid for its leased offices. The lease is valid for approximately three years ending in October 2015.
			As of December 31, 2013, the Company has provided bank guarantees in the amount of $ 173 as security for the performance of various contracts with customers and suppliers.

TAXES_ON_INCOME

TAXES ON INCOME	12 Months Ended
	Dec. 31, 2013
Income Tax Disclosure [Abstract]	'
TAXES ON INCOME	'
	NOTE 10:   TAXES ON INCOME
		a.	Parent taxation:
	Sapiens is governed under the laws of Curaçao. In addition, Sapiens is registered as an Israeli corporation for tax purposes only.
		b.	Israeli taxation:
		1	Corporate tax rates in Israel:
	Taxable income of Israeli companies is subject to tax at the rate of 24% in 2011, and 25% in 2012 and 2013.
	On July 30, 2013, the Israeli Parliament (the Knesset) approved the second and third readings of the Economic Plan for 2013-2014 ("Amended Budget Law") which consists, among others, raising the Israeli corporate tax rate from 25% to 26.5% commencing January 1, 2014.
		2	Tax benefits under the Israel Law for the Encouragement of Capital Investments, 1959 ("the Law"):
	Certain of the Company's Israeli subsidiaries have been granted "Approved Enterprise" and "Privileged Enterprise" status, which provides certain benefits, including tax exemptions and reduced tax rates. Income not eligible for Approved Enterprise and Privileged Enterprise benefits is taxed at regular rates.
	The entitlement to the above benefits is conditional upon the fulfilling of the conditions stipulated by the Laws and regulations. Should the certain Israeli subsidiaries fail to meet such requirements in the future, income attributable to their Approved Enterprise and Privileged Enterprise programs could be subject to the statutory Israeli corporate tax rate and they could be required to refund a portion of the tax benefits already received, with respect to such programs. As of December 31, 2013, management believes that these subsidiaries are in compliance with all the conditions required by the Law.
	Effective January 1, 2011, the Knesset enacted the Law for Economic Policy for 2011 and 2012 (Amended Legislation), and among other things, amended the Law, ("the Amendment"). According to the Amendment, the benefit tracks in the Investment Law were modified and a flat tax rate applies to the Company's entire preferred income. The Company will be able to opt to apply (the waiver is non-recourse) the Amendment and from then on it will be subject to the amended tax rate of 16%.
		3	Tax benefits under the Law for the Encouragement of Industry (Taxation), 1969:
	Management believes that certain of the Company's Israeli subsidiaries are currently qualifies as an "industrial company" under the above law and as such, is entitled to certain tax benefits including accelerated depreciation and amortization of intangible property rights for tax purposes.
		4	Foreign Exchange Regulations:
	Under the Foreign Exchange Regulations, some of the Company's Israeli subsidiaries calculate their tax liability in U.S. Dollars according to certain orders. The tax liability, as calculated in U.S. Dollars is translated into NIS according to the exchange rate as of December 31st of each year.
		c.	Income taxes on non-Israeli subsidiaries:
	Non-Israeli subsidiaries are taxed according to the tax laws in their respective country of residence. Neither Israeli income taxes, foreign withholding taxes nor deferred income taxes were provided in relation to undistributed earnings of the non-Israelis subsidiaries. This is because the Company intends to permanently reinvest undistributed earnings in the foreign subsidiaries in which those earnings arose. If these earnings were distributed in the form of dividends or otherwise, the Company would be subject to additional Israeli income taxes (subject to an adjustment for foreign tax credits) and non-Israeli withholding taxes.
	The amount of undistributed earnings of foreign subsidiaries that are considered to be reinvested as of December 31, 2013 was $8,403 and the amount of the unrecognized deferred tax liability for temporary differences related to investments in foreign subsidiaries that were essentially permanent in duration as of December 31, 2013 was $125.
		d.	Net operating losses carryforward:
	As of December 31, 2013, certain subsidiaries had tax loss carry-forwards totaling approximately $  45,912 . Most of these carry-forward tax losses have no expiration date.
		e.	Deferred tax assets and liabilities:
	Deferred taxes reflect the net tax effects of temporary differences between the carrying amounts of assets and liabilities for financial reporting purposes and the amounts used for tax purposes. Significant components of the Company deferred tax assets are as follows:
			December 31,
			2012			2013
	Deferred tax assets:
	Net operating losses carryforward		$	14,351		$	12,080
	Research and development			3,013			2,592
	Other			1,016			1,132
	Deferred tax assets before valuation allowance			18,380			15,804
	Valuation allowance			-8,263			-8,324
	Deferred tax assets			10,117			7,480
	Deferred tax liabilities:
	Capitalized software development costs			-3,705			-3,203
	Acquired intangibles			-3,905			-2,854
	Deferred tax liabilities			-7,610			-6,057
	Deferred tax assets, net		$	2,507		$	1,423
			December 31,
			2012			2013
	Current deferred tax assets		$	2,750		$	2,420
	Long-term deferred tax assets			608			396
	Current deferred tax liabilities			-121			-
	Long-term deferred tax liabilities			-730			-1,393
	Deferred tax assets, net		$	2,507		$	1,423
	Long-term deferred tax assets are included within other long term assets.Current and long-term deferred tax liabilities are included within other liabilities and other long-term liabilities, respectively, in the balance sheets.
	The Company has provided valuation allowances in respect of certain deferred tax assets resulting from tax loss carry forwards and other reserves and allowances due to uncertainty concerning realization of these deferred tax assets.
		f.	Income before taxes on income is comprised as follows:
			Year ended December 31,
			2011			2012			2013
	Domestic (Curaçao)		$	-236		$	-745		$	-875
	Foreign			5,964			12,983			13,278
			$	5,728		$	12,238		$	12,403
		g.	A reconciliation between the theoretical tax expense, assuming all income is taxed at the statutory tax rate applicable to income for an Israeli company, and the actual tax expense as reported in the statements of income is as follows:
			Year ended December 31,
			2011				2012				2013
	Income before taxes on income, as reported in the statements of income		$	5,728			$	12,238			$	12,403
	Statutory tax rate in Israel			24	%			25	%			25	%
	Theoretical taxes on income		$	1,375			$	3,018				3,097
	Increase (decrease) in taxes resulting from:
	Effect of different tax rates			75				120				158
	Utilization of carryforward tax losses for which valuation allowance was provided			-66				-2,690				-1,162
	Non-deductible expenses and tax exempt income			68				82				9
	Recognition of deferred taxes during the year for which valuation allowance was provided in prior years			-2,040				-1,206				-971
	Losses and temporary differences for which valuation allowance was provided			244				421				222
Others			114				690				-542
Taxes on income, as reported in the statements of income		$	-230			$	435			$	811
	h.	Taxes on income (benefit) are comprised as follows:
		Year ended December 31,
		2011			2012			2013
Current		$	470		$	738		$	400
Deferred			-700			-303			411
		$	-230		$	435		$	811
The Company's entire provision for taxes on income relates to operations in jurisdictions other than Curaçao.
	i.	Uncertain tax positions:
A reconciliation of the beginning and ending balances of the total amounts of unrecognized tax benefits is as follows:
		December 31,
		2012			2013
Balance at the beginning of the year		$	1,566		$	510
Settlement with tax authorities			-925			-
Increase in tax positions			66			199
Decrease in tax positions			-197			-57
Balance at the end of the year		$	510		$	652
The entire balance of unrecognized tax benefits, if recognized, would reduce the Company's annual effective tax rate.
As of December 31, 2012 and 2013 accrued interest related to uncertain tax positions amounted to $ 184 and $ 200, respectively.
As of December 31, 2013, most of the Company's Israeli subsidiaries are subject to Israeli income tax audits for the tax years 2009 through 2013, to U.S. federal income tax audits for the tax years of 2009  through 2013 and to other  for the tax years of 2006 through 2013.

EQUITY

EQUITY	12 Months Ended
	Dec. 31, 2013
Stockholders' Equity Note [Abstract]	'
EQUITY	'
	NOTE 11:   EQUITY
		a.	The common shares of the Company are traded on the Tel-Aviv Stock Exchange and on the NASDAQ.
	Common shares confer upon their holders voting rights, the right to receive cash dividends and the right to share in excess assets upon liquidation of the Company.
	On November 14, 2013 the Company completed a secondary public offering of its ordinary shares on the NASDAQ. The Company issued 6,497,400 shares at a price of $ 6.25 per share before issuance expenses. Total net proceeds from the issuance amounted to $ 37,791.
		b.	Stock option plans:
	In 2011, in connection with the acquisition of IDIT and FIS, the Company's board of directors approved its 2011 Share Incentive Plan (the “2011 Plan”) pursuant to which the Company's employees, directors, officers, consultants, advisors, suppliers, business partner, customer and any other person or entity whose services are considered valuable are eligible to receive awards of share options, restricted shares, restricted share units and other share-based awards. Options granted under the 2011 Plan may be exercised for a period of up to 6 years from the date of grant and become exercisable in four equal, annual installments, beginning with the first anniversary of the date of the grant, or pursuant to such other schedule as may provide in the option agreement.
	The total number of Common Shares available under the 2011 Plan was set at 4,000,000. Upon the approval of the 2011 Plan, the board of directors determined that no further awards would be issued under the Company's previously existing share incentive plans.
	Pursuant to the terms of the acquisitions of IDIT and FIS, the Company replaced unvested options with Sapiens options, based on the agreed exchange ratio applicable to the purchase of the outstanding shares of IDIT and FIS, respectively. Each replaced option is subject to the same terms and conditions, including vesting and timing of exercisability, as applied to any such option immediately prior to the acquisition.
	As of December 31, 2013 839,984 common shares of the Company were available for future grant under the 2011 Plan. Any option granted under the 2011 Plan which are forfeited or cancelled before expiration, will become available for future grant under the 2011 Plan.
	A summary of the stock option activities in 2013 is as follows:
			Year ended December 31, 2013
			Amount of			Weighted			Weighted		Aggregate
			options			average			average		intrinsic value
						exercise			remaining
						price			contractual
									life (in years)
	Outstanding at January 1, 2013			4,220,809			2.21			3.91		7,562
	Granted			595,000			5.39
	Exercised			-815,564			2.07
	Expired and forfeited			-121,750			2.28
	Outstanding at December 31, 2013			3,878,495			2.57			3.38		19,949
	Exercisable at December 31, 2013			2,649,307			1.79			2.61		15,692
	In 2011, 2012 and 2013, the Company granted 2,429,844, 432,805 and 595,000 stock options to employees and directors, respectively.
	The weighted average grant date fair values of the options granted during the years ended December 31, 2011, 2012 and 2013 were $  2.25, $ 1.96 and $ 2.51, respectively.
	The total intrinsic value of options exercised during the years ended December 31, 2011, 2012 and 2013 was $  253, $ 2,668 and $ 2,839, respectively.
	The options outstanding under the Company's stock option plans as of December 31, 2013 have been separated into ranges of exercise price as follows:
													Weighted
			Options			Weighted					Options		Average
			outstanding			average			Weighted		Exercisable		Exercise
			as of			remaining			average		as of		price of
	Ranges of		December 31,			contractual			exercise		December 31,		Options
	exercise price		2013			Term			price		2013		Exercisable
						(Years)			$				$
	0.85-1.45			1,849,921			1.68			1.34		1,787,421		1.34
	1.63			199,745			4.42			1.63		191,968		1.63
	2.09-2.48			266,608			6.3			2.33		212,801		2.3
	2.85			300,000			3.97			2.85		200,000		2.85
	3.60-3.69			615,055			4.64			3.66		194,951		3.65
	3.92-4.50			62,166			2.57			4.08		62,166		4.08
	4.87-5.00			343,000			5.36			4.91		-		-
	5.40-5.68			115,000			5.57			5.46		-		-
	6.42			100,000			5.85			6.42		-		-
	7.66			27,000			6			7.66		-		-
				3,878,495			3.38			2.57		2,649,307		1.79
		c.	As of December 31, 2013, there was $  2,166 of total unrecognized compensation cost related to non-vested options, which is expected to be recognized over a period of up to four years.
		d.	Warrants:
	The following table summarizes information regarding outstanding warrants to purchase Common shares of the Company as of December 31, 2013:
	Warrants to			Weighted average			Warrants			Exercisable through
	Common			exercise price per			exercisable
	shares			share
		950,102		$	3.82			950,102		Aug-14
		11,000		$	2			11,000		May-15
		17,000		$	2.24			17,000		Feb-15
		978,102		$	3.77			978,102
		e.	Repurchase of shares:
			On November 29, 2012, the Company repurchased from one of its shareholders 2,000,000 common shares, representing approximately 5% of the total number of issued and outstanding common shares, at a price of $ 3.50 per share, for a total consideration of $7,000. The repurchased shares are held as treasury shares.
		f.	Dividend:
			On February 20, 2013, the Company's extraordinary general meeting of shareholders approved the distribution of cash dividend of $ 0.15 per common share for a total amount of $ 5,802 which was paid on February 22, 2013.

BASIC_AND_DILUTED_NET_EARNINGS

BASIC AND DILUTED NET EARNINGS PER SHARE	12 Months Ended
	Dec. 31, 2013
Earnings Per Share [Abstract]	'
BASIC AND DILUTED NET EARNINGS PER SHARE	'
	NOTE 12:-    BASIC AND DILUTED NET EARNINGS PER SHARE
		Year ended December 31,
		2011		2012		2013
	Numerator:
	Net income attributed to Sapiens shareholders	$	5,897	$	11,780	$	11,604
	Denominator (thousands):
	Denominator for basic earnings per share - weighted average number of common shares, net of treasury stock		28,460		39,953		40,024
	Shares and related put options issued in Harcase acquisition		298		114		-
	Stock options and warrants		2,006		1,604		2,292
	Denominator for diluted net earnings per share - adjusted weighted average number of shares		30,764		41,671		42,316
	The weighted average number of shares related to outstanding anti-dilutive options and warrants excluded from the calculations of diluted net earnings per share was 1,308,212, 1,675,521 and 466,534 for the years 2011, 2012 and 2013, respectively.

GEOGRAPHIC_INFORMATION

GEOGRAPHIC INFORMATION	12 Months Ended
	Dec. 31, 2013
Segments, Geographical Areas [Abstract]	'
GEOGRAPHIC INFORMATION	'
	NOTE 13:   GEOGRAPHIC INFORMATION
		a.	The Company operates in a single reportable segment as a provider of software solutions. See Note 1 for a brief description of the Company's business. The data below is presented in accordance with ASC 280, "Segment Reporting".
		b.	Geographic information:
	The following table sets forth revenues by country based on the billing address of the customer.  Other than as shown below, no other country accounted for more than 10% of the Company’s revenues during the years ended December 31, 2011, 2012 and 2013.
				Year ended December 31,
				2011		2012		2013
	1		Revenues:
			North America*	$	20,889	$	35,519	$	44,237
			United Kingdom		14,672		26,630		31,115
			Israel		21,470		23,100		23,009
			Rest of Europe		4,870		16,140		24,862
			Asia Pacific		8,026		12,520		12,154
				$	69,927	$	113,909	$	135,377
	*Revenue amounts for North America that are shown in the above table consist primarily of revenues from the United States, except for approximately $1,200, $1,900 and $1,100 of revenues derived from Canada in the years ended December 31, 2011, 2012 and 2013, respectively.
				December 31,
				2012		2013
	2		Property and equipment:
			Israel	$	1,422	$	4,180
			North America		266		231
			Rest of the world		555		852
				$	2,243	$	5,263
		c.	Major customer data:
	Revenues from a major customer accounted for 20%, 12% and 9% of total revenues for the years ended December 31, 2011, 2012 and 2013, respectively.

SELECTED_STATEMENTS_OF_OPERATI

SELECTED STATEMENTS OF OPERATIONS DATA	12 Months Ended
	Dec. 31, 2013
Organization, Consolidation and Presentation Of Financial Statements [Abstract]	'
SELECTED STATEMENTS OF OPERATIONS DATA	'
	NOTE 14:   SELECTED STATEMENTS OF OPERATIONS DATA
		a.	Research and development expenses, net:
			Year ended December 31,
			2011		2012		2013
	Total costs		$	9,743	$	13,633	$	17,238
	Less - capitalized software development costs			-4,735		-3,464		-5,392
	Research and development expenses, net		$	5,008	$	10,169	$	11,846
		b.	Financial income, net:
	Financial income:
	Interest		$	160	$	201	$	188
	Foreign currency translation			530		501		644
				690		702		832
	Financial expenses:
	Interest			189		169		87
	Foreign currency translation			341		284		155
	Bank charges and other			56		56		70
				-586		-509		-312
	Financial income, net		$	104	$	193	$	520

SIGNIFICANT_ACCOUNTING_POLICIE1

SIGNIFICANT ACCOUNTING POLICIES (Policies)	12 Months Ended
	Dec. 31, 2013
Accounting Policies [Abstract]	'
Use of estimates	'
		a.	Use of estimates:
	The preparation of the consolidated financial statements in conformity with U.S. GAAP requires management to make estimates, judgments and assumptions. The Company's management believes that the estimates, judgments and assumptions used are reasonable based upon information available at the time they are made. These estimates, judgments and assumptions can affect the reported amounts of assets and liabilities and disclosure of contingent assets and liabilities at the dates of the financial statements, and the reported amounts of revenue and expenses during the reporting period. Actual results could differ from those estimates.
Financial statements in United States dollars	'
		b.	Financial statements in United States dollars:
	The currency of the primary economic environment in which the operations of Sapiens and certain subsidiaries are conducted is the U.S. dollar ("dollar"); thus, the dollar is the functional currency of Sapiens and certain subsidiaries.
	Sapiens and certain subsidiaries' transactions and balances denominated in dollars are presented at their original amounts. Non-dollar transactions and balances have been remeasured to dollars in accordance with ASC 830, "Foreign Currency Matters". All transaction gains and losses from remeasurement of monetary balance sheet items denominated in non-dollar currencies are reflected in the statements of income as financial income or expenses, as appropriate.
	For those subsidiaries whose functional currency has been determined to be their local currency, assets and liabilities are translated at year-end exchange rates and statement of income items are translated at average exchange rates prevailing during the year. Such translation adjustments are recorded as a separate component of accumulated other comprehensive income in shareholders' equity.
Principles of consolidation	'
		c.	Principles of consolidation:
	The consolidated financial statements include the accounts of the Company and its majority-owned subsidiaries. All intercompany balances and transactions have been eliminated upon consolidation.
Cash equivalents	'
		d.	Cash equivalents:
	Cash equivalents are short-term highly liquid investments that are readily convertible to cash, with original maturities of three months or less at acquisition.
Restricted cash	'
		e.	Restricted cash:
	The Company maintains certain cash amounts restricted as to withdrawal or use. On December 31, 2013, the Company maintained a balance of $  782 that represents security deposits with respect to lease agreements and credit lines from banks. Restricted cash is included within other receivables and prepaid expenses.
Property and equipment, net	'
		f.	Property and equipment, net:
	Property and equipment are stated at cost, net of accumulated depreciation using the straight-line method over the estimated useful lives of the assets, at the following annual rates:
			%
	Computers and peripheral equipment			33
	Office furniture and equipment			15-Jun
	Leasehold improvements are amortized by the straight-line method over the term of the lease (including option terms that are deemed to be reasonably assured) or the estimated useful life of the improvements, whichever is shorter.
Research and development costs	'
		g.	Research and development costs:
	Research and development costs incurred in the process of software production before establishment of technological feasibility are charged to expenses as incurred. Costs incurred to develop software to be sold are capitalized after technological feasibility is established in accordance with ASC 985-20, "Software - Costs of Software to be Sold, Leased, or Marketed". Based on the Company's product development process, technological feasibility is established upon completion of a detailed program design.
	Costs incurred by the Company between completion of the detailed program design and the point at which the product is ready for general release, have been capitalized.
	Capitalized software development costs are amortized commencing with general product release by the straight-line method over the estimated useful life of the software product (between 5-7 years).
Other intangible assets, net	'
		h.	Other intangible assets, net:
	Technology is amortized over its estimated useful life on a straight-line basis. The acquired customer relationships are amortized over their estimated useful lives in proportion to the economic benefits realized or the straight-line method. The weighted average annual rates for other intangible assets are as follows:
			%
	Technology			15	%
	Customer relationships			14	%
Impairment of long-lived assets	'
		i.	Impairment of long-lived assets:
	The Company's long-lived assets and identifiable intangibles that are subject to amortization are reviewed for impairment in accordance with ASC 360 "Property, Plant, and Equipment", whenever events or changes in circumstances indicate that the carrying amount of an asset may not be recoverable. Recoverability of assets to be held and used is measured by a comparison of the carrying amount of an asset to the future undiscounted cash flows expected to be generated by the assets. If such assets are considered to be impaired, the impairment to be recognized is measured by the amount by which the carrying amount of the assets exceeds the fair value of the assets. During 2011, 2012 and 2013, no impairment losses have been identified.
Goodwill	'
		j.	Goodwill:
	Goodwill represents the excess of the purchase price in a business combination over the fair value of the net tangible and intangible assets acquired. Under ASC 350," Intangibles—Goodwill and Other" goodwill is subject to an annual impairment test or more frequently if impairment indicators are present. Goodwill impairment is deemed to exist if the net book value of a reporting unit exceeds its estimated fair value. Previously the Company operated in two reporting units: Sapiens and IDIT. Following reorganization in 2013 Sapiens was divided to three reporting units: Sapiens, FIS and Decision. The goodwill was allocated based on the relative fair value of these three reporting units.Therefore the Company has four operating units: Sapiens, FIS, Decision and IDIT.
	The Company applied the provisions of ASC 360 for the Company's annual impairment test. Under the provisions, an entity has the option to first assess qualitative factors to determine whether the existence of events or circumstances leads to a determination that it is more likely than not that the fair value of a reporting unit is less than its carrying amount. If, after assessing the totality of events or circumstances, an entity determines it is not more likely than not that the fair value of a reporting unit is less than its carrying amount, then performing the two-step impairment test is unnecessary.
	The Company performed annual impairment tests during the fourth quarter of each of 2011, 2012 and 2013.This analysis determined that no indicators of impairment existed primarily because (1) The fair value of the reporting units as of December 31, 2013 increased compared to the fair value estimated as of the acquisition date (2) the Company's reporting units  overall financial performance has been growing since the acquisition, and (3) forecasts of operating income and cash flows generated by the Company's reporting units appear sufficient to support the book values of the net assets of each reporting unit.
Revenue recognition	'
		k.	Revenue recognition:
	The Company generates revenues from sales of software licenses which normally include significant implementation services that are considered essential to the functionality of the software license. In addition, the Company generates revenues from post implementation consulting services and maintenance services.
	Revenues are recognized when persuasive evidence of an agreement exists, delivery of the product has occurred, the fee is fixed or determinable, and collectability is probable. The Company considers all arrangements with payment terms extending beyond six months from the delivery of the elements not to be fixed or determinable. If the fee is not fixed or determinable, revenue is recognized as payments become due from the customer, provided that all other revenue recognition criteria have been met.
	The Company usually sells its software licenses as part of an overall solution offered to a customer that combines the sale of software licenses which normally include significant implementation that is considered essential to the functionality of the license. The Company accounts for revenues from the services (either fixed price or Time and Materials (T&M)) together with the software under contract accounting using the percentage-of-completion method in accordance with ASC 605-35, "Construction-Type and Production-Type Contracts". The percentage of completion method is used when the required services are quantifiable, based on the estimated number of labor hours necessary to complete the project, and under that method revenues are recognized using labor hours incurred as the measure of progress towards completion.
	In accordance with ASC 985-605, the Company establishes Vendor Specific Objective Evidence ("VSOE") of fair value of maintenance services (PCS) based on the Bell-Shaped approach and determined VSOE for PCS, based on the price charged when the element is sold separately (that is, the actual renewal rate). The Company's process for establishing VSOE of fair value of PCS is through performance of VSOE compliance test which is an analysis of the entire population of PCS renewal activity for its installed base of customers.
	Provisions for estimated losses on contracts in progress are made in the period in which they are first determined, in the amount of the estimated loss on the entire contact. Provisions for estimated losses are presented in accrued expenses and other liabilities.
	Maintenance revenue is recognized ratably over the term of the maintenance agreement.
	Deferred revenues and customer advances include unearned amounts received under maintenance and support agreements and amounts received from customers, for which revenues have not yet been recognized.
	In addition, the Company derives a significant portion of its revenues from post implementation consulting services provided on a "Time and Materials" ("T&M") basis which are recognized as services are performed.
Income taxes	'
		l.	Income taxes:
	The Company accounts for income taxes in accordance with ASC 740, "Income Taxes". This topic prescribes the use of the asset and liability method, whereby deferred tax asset and liability account balances are determined based on the differences between the financial reporting and tax bases of assets and liabilities and are measured using the enacted tax rates and laws that will be in effect when the differences are expected to reverse. The Company provides a valuation allowance, if necessary, to reduce deferred tax assets to their estimated realizable value.
	The Company implements a two-step approach to recognize and measure uncertain tax positions. The first step is to evaluate the tax position taken or expected to be taken in a tax return by determining if the weight of available evidence indicates that it is more likely than not that, on an evaluation of the technical merits, the tax position will be sustained on audit, including resolution of any related appeals or litigation processes. The second step is to measure the tax benefit as the largest amount that is more than 50% (cumulative basis) likely to be realized upon ultimate settlement.
	The Company classifies interest as financial expenses and penalties as selling, marketing, general and administration expenses.
Concentrations of credit risk	'
		m.	Concentrations of credit risk:
	Financial instruments that potentially subject the Company to concentrations of credit risk consist principally of cash and cash equivalents, restricted cash, trade receivables and foreign currency derivative contracts.
	The Company's cash and cash equivalents and restricted cash are invested in bank deposits mainly in dollars, with a significant portion also invested in NIS. Deposits in the U.S. may be in excess of insured limits and are not insured in other jurisdictions. Generally, these banks deposits may be redeemed upon demand and therefore bear minimal risk.
	The Company's trade receivables are generally derived from sales to large and solid organizations located mainly in North America, Israel, United Kingdom, Rest of Europe and Asia Pacific. The Company performs ongoing credit evaluations of its customers and to date has not experienced any material losses. In certain circumstances, the Company may require prepayment. An allowance for doubtful accounts is determined with respect to those amounts that the Company has determined to be doubtful of collection. Provisions for doubtful accounts were recorded in general and administrative expenses.
	The Company entered into forward contracts, and option contracts intended to protect against the increase in value of forecasted non-dollar currency cash flows. The derivative instruments hedge a portion of the Company's non-dollar currency exposure.
	No off-balance sheet concentrations of credit risk exist.
Accrued severance pay	'
		n.	Accrued severance pay:
	The Company's liability for severance pay for its Israeli employees is calculated pursuant to Israel's Severance Pay Law based on the most recent monthly salary of the employees multiplied by the number of years of employment as of the balance sheet date. Employees are entitled to one month's salary for each year of employment, or a portion thereof. The Company's liability is fully provided by monthly deposits with insurance policies and severance pay funds and by an accrual.
	The deposited funds include profits (losses) accumulated up to the balance sheet date. The deposited funds may be withdrawn only upon the fulfillment of the obligation pursuant to Israel's Severance Pay Law or employment agreements. The value of the deposited funds is based on the cash surrendered value of these policies and recorded as an asset in the Company's consolidated balance sheet
	In addition, the Company signed on a collective agreement with certain employees, according to which the Company's contributions for severance pay shall be instead of severance compensation and that upon release of the policy to the employee, no additional payments shall be made by the Company to the employee. Generally, the Company, under its sole discretion, pays to these employees the entire liability, irrespective of the collective agreement described per above. Therefore, the net obligation related to those employees is stated on the balance sheet as accrued severance pay.
	The Company's agreements with certain employees in Israel are in accordance with Section 14 of the Severance Pay Law, 1963, whereas, the Company's contributions for severance pay shall be instead of its severance liability. Upon contribution of the full amount of the employee's monthly salary, and release of the policy to the employee, no additional calculations shall be conducted between the parties regarding the matter of severance pay and no additional payments shall be made by the Company to the employee. Further, the related obligation and amounts deposited on behalf of such obligation are not stated on the balance sheet, as they are legally released from obligation to employees once the deposit amounts have been paid.
	Severance expense for the years 2011, 2012 and 2013 amounted to $  1,514, $  2,217 and $ 2,909, respectively.
Basic and diluted net earnings per share	'
		o.	Basic and diluted net earnings per share:
	Basic net earnings per share are computed based on the weighted average number of common shares outstanding during each year. Diluted net earnings per share are computed based on the weighted average number of common shares outstanding during each year plus dilutive potential equivalent common shares considered outstanding during the year, in accordance with ASC 260, "Earnings Per Share".
Stock-based compensation	'
		p.	Stock-based compensation:
	The Company accounts for stock-based compensation in accordance with ASC 718, "Compensation - Stock Compensation", which requires the measurement and recognition of compensation expense based on estimated fair values for all share-based payment awards made. ASC 718 requires companies to estimate the fair value of equity-based payment awards on the date of grant using an option-pricing model. The value of the portion of the award that is ultimately expected to vest is recognized as an expense over the requisite service periods in the Company's consolidated statements of income.
	The Company uses the Binomial Lattice ("Binomial model") option-pricing model to estimate the fair value for any options granted. The Binomial model takes into account variables such as volatility, dividend yield rate, and risk free interest rate and also allows for the use of dynamic assumptions and considers the contractual term of the option, the probability that the option will be exercised prior to the end of its contractual life, and the probability of termination or retirement of the option holder in computing the value of the option.
	The Company recognizes compensation expenses for the value of its awards, which have graded vesting, based on the straight-line basis over the requisite service period of the award, net of estimated forfeitures. Estimated forfeitures are based on actual historical pre-vesting forfeitures.
	The fair value of each option granted in 2011, 2012 and 2013 using the Binomial model, is estimated on the date of grant with the following assumptions:
			Year ended December 31,
			2011		2012	2013
	Contractual life		6 years		6 years	6 years
	Expected exercise factor (weighted average)		2.5		2.8	1.5-2
	Dividend yield		0%		0%	0%
	Expected volatility (weighted average)		70%		60%	54.29%
	Risk-free interest rate		0.1%-1.2%		0.2%-1.0%	1.52%
	The risk-free interest rate assumption is based on the yield from U.S. Treasury zero-coupon bonds with an equivalent term as of the Company's employee stock options. Since dividend payment is applied to reduce the exercise price of the option, the effect of the dividend protection is reflected by using an expected dividend assumption of zero. The expected life of options granted is derived from the output of the option valuation model and represents the period of time the options are expected to be outstanding. The expected exercise factor is based on industry acceptable rates since no actual historical behavior by option holders exists. Expected volatility is based on the historical volatility of the Company.
	Stock-based compensation cost is measured at the grant date, based on the fair value of the award, and is recognized as an expense on a straight-line basis over the requisite service period for each of the awards.
Fair value of financial instruments	'
		q.	Fair value of financial instruments:
	ASC 820, "Fair Value Measurements and Disclosures", defines fair value as the price that would be received to sell an asset or paid to transfer a liability (i.e., the "exit price") in an orderly transaction between market participants at the measurement date.
	In determining fair value, the Company uses various valuation approaches. ASC 820 establishes a hierarchy for inputs used in measuring fair value that maximizes the use of observable inputs and minimizes the use of unobservable inputs by requiring that the most observable inputs be used when available. Observable inputs are inputs that market participants would use in pricing the asset or liability developed based on market data obtained from sources independent of the Company. Unobservable inputs are inputs that reflect the Company's assumptions about the assumptions market participants would use in pricing the asset or liability developed based on the best information available in the circumstances.
	The fair value hierarchy also requires an entity to maximize the use of observable inputs and minimize the use of unobservable inputs when measuring fair value.
	As a basis for considering such assumptions, ASC 820 establishes a three-tier value hierarchy, which prioritizes the inputs used in the valuation methodologies in measuring fair value:
	Level 1 -	Quoted prices (unadjusted) in active markets for identical assets or liabilities that the Company can access at the measurement date.
	Level 2 -	Inputs other than quoted prices included within Level 1 that are observable for the asset or liability, either directly or indirectly.
	Level 3 -	Unobservable inputs for the asset or liability.
	Foreign currency derivative contracts are classified within Level 2 as the valuation inputs are based on quoted prices and market observable data of similar instruments.
	The carrying amounts of cash and cash equivalents, restricted cash, accounts receivable, and accounts payable approximate fair value due to the short-term maturities of such instruments.
Derivatives and hedging	'
		r.	Derivatives and hedging:
	The Company enters into option contracts and forward contracts to hedge certain transactions denominated in foreign currencies. The purpose of the Company's foreign currency hedging activities is to protect the Company from risk that the eventual dollar cash flows from international activities will be adversely affected by changes in the exchange rates. The Company's option and forward contracts do not qualify as hedging instruments under ASC 815. Changes in the fair value of option strategies are reflected in the consolidated statements of income as financial income or expense.
	In 2011, 2012 and 2013, the Company entered into option strategies contracts in the notional amounts of $  1,979, $ 10,408 and $ 9,868, respectively and in 2012 and 2013 the Company entered into forward contracts in the notional amounts of $  1,734 and $ 299, respectively, that converted a portion of its floating currency liabilities to a fixed rate basis for a twelve-month period, thus reducing the impact of the currency changes on the Company's cash flow.
	As of December 31, 2012 and 2013, the Company had outstanding options and forward contracts, in the notional amount of $7,520 and $ 2,982, respectively.
	In 2011, 2012 and 2013, the Company recorded an income of $  27, $  97 and $387, respectively, with respect to the above transactions, presented in the statements of income as financial income.
Treasury shares	'
		s.	Treasury shares:
	Repurchased common shares are held as treasury shares. The Company presents the cost to repurchase treasury stock as a reduction of shareholders’ equity.
Comprehensive income	'
		t.	Comprehensive income:
	The Company accounts for comprehensive income in accordance with ASC No. 220, "Comprehensive Income". Comprehensive income generally represents all changes in shareholders' equity during the period except those resulting from investments by, or distributions to, shareholders.The Company determined that its items of comprehensive income relate to foreign currency translation adjustments.
Impact of recently issued accounting standards	'
		u.	Impact of recently issued accounting standards:
	In July 2013, the Financial Accounting Standards Board (“FASB”) issued guidance that requires that a nonrecognized tax benefit be presented in the financial statements as a reduction to a deferred tax asset for a net operating loss carryforward, a similar tax loss, or a tax credit carryforward. This net presentation is required unless a net operating loss carryforward, a similar tax loss, or a tax credit carryforward is not available at the reporting date or the tax law of the jurisdiction does not require, and the entity does not intend to use, the deferred tax asset to settle any additional income tax that would result from the disallowance of the unrecognized tax benefit. This guidance is effective for fiscal year beginning after December 15, 2013, with early adoption permitted. The Company believes that the adoption of this standard will not have a material impact on its consolidated financial statements.
	In March 2013, the FASB issued further guidance on accounting for the release of a cumulative translation adjustment into net income when a parent company either sells a part or all of its investment in a foreign entity or no longer holds a controlling financial interest in a subsidiary or group of assets and provides guidance for the acquisition in stages of a controlling interest in a foreign entity. This guidance is effective for fiscal years beginning after December 15, 2013, with early adoption permitted. The Company believes that the adoption of this standard will not have a material impact on its consolidated financial statements.

GENERAL_Tables

GENERAL (Tables)	12 Months Ended
	Dec. 31, 2013
Fis [Member]	'
Schedule of Business Acquisitions by Acquisition, Equity Interest Issued or Issuable	'
	On August 21, 2011, the Company completed the acquisition of all of the outstanding shares of FIS, a provider of insurance software solutions for L&P, in consideration for $  49,671, composed of the following:
	Sapiens' common shares		$	38,987
	Cash paid			6,750
	Warrants (i)			2,031
	Options (ii)			1,903
	Total purchase price		$	49,671
		(i)	Sapiens issued 1,000,000 warrants (See Note 11(d)).
		(ii)	Represents the fair value of the vested portion of 934,970 options of Sapiens granted upon consummation of the acquisition to the holders of partially vested options of FIS originally granted under the FIS Employee Share Option Plan. The fair value of these options was determined using a Binomial valuation model with the following assumptions: stock price of $  4.1, early exercise of 1.5-11, risk-free interest rate of 0.10%-2.07%, expected volatility of 70% and no dividend yield.
Schedule of Recognized Identified Assets Acquired and Liabilities Assumed	'
	The following table summarizes the fair values of the assets acquired and liabilities assumed based on management's assessment with the assistance of a third party valuation:
	Cash and cash equivalents		$	8,349
	Restricted cash			239
	Trade receivables			5,152
	Other receivables and prepaid expenses			632
	Property and equipment			451
	Severance pay fund			4,182
	Other intangible assets			11,724
	Goodwill			35,523
	Total assets acquired			66,252
	Trade payables			-1,486
	Employees and payroll accruals			-3,461
	Accrued expenses and other liabilities			-1,914
	Deferred revenues			-1,706
	Deferred tax liabilities			-406
	Accrued severance pay			-4,487
	Long-term contracts			-2,239
	Non-controlling interest			-882
	Total liabilities assumed			-16,581
	Total assets acquired, net		$	49,671
Schedule of Acquired Finite-Lived Intangible Assets by Major Class	'
	The following table sets forth the components of intangible assets and liabilities associated with the acquisition and their annual amortization rates:
			Fair value		Weighted
					average rate
	Core technology		$	4,206		13	%
	Customer relationships			7,518		14	%
	Long-term contracts			-2,239		67	%
	Total		$	9,485		22	%
Idit Technologies Ltd [Member]	'
Schedule of Business Acquisitions by Acquisition, Equity Interest Issued or Issuable	'
	On August 21, 2011, the Company completed the acquisition of all of the outstanding shares of IDIT, a provider of insurance software solutions which focuses on the P&C market in consideration for $  31,444, composed as follows:
	Sapiens' common shares		$	29,052
	Options (i)			2,392
	Total purchase price		$	31,444
		(i)	Represents the fair value of the vested portion of 1,003,874 options of Sapiens granted upon consummation of the acquisition to the holders of partially vested options of IDIT originally granted under the IDIT Employee Share Option Scheme. The fair value of these options was determined using a Binomial valuation model with the following assumptions: stock price of $  4.1, early exercise factor of 1.5-11, risk-free interest rate of 0.10%-2.07%, expected volatility of 70% and no dividend yield.
Schedule of Recognized Identified Assets Acquired and Liabilities Assumed	'
	The following table summarizes the fair values of the assets acquired and liabilities assumed based on management's assessment with the assistance of a third party valuation:
	Cash and cash equivalents		$	2,143
	Restricted cash			216
	Trade receivables			1,194
	Other receivables and prepaid expenses			302
	Other long term assets			90
	Property and equipment			482
	Severance pay fund			1,800
	Other intangible assets			7,918
	Goodwill			25,355
	Total assets acquired			39,500
	Trade payables			-807
	Employees and payroll accruals			-2,328
	Accrued expenses and other liabilities			-1,012
	Deferred revenues			-1,769
	Accrued severance pay			-2,140
	Total liabilities assumed			-8,056
	Total purchase price		$	31,444
Schedule of Acquired Finite-Lived Intangible Assets by Major Class	'
	The following table sets forth the components of intangible assets associated with the acquisition and their annual amortization rates:
			Fair value		Weighted
					average rate
	Core technology		$	5,548		14	%
	Customer relationships			1,389		16	%
	Long-term contracts			981		74	%
	Total intangible assets		$	7,918		22	%

SIGNIFICANT_ACCOUNTING_POLICIE2

SIGNIFICANT ACCOUNTING POLICIES (Tables)	12 Months Ended
	Dec. 31, 2013
Accounting Policies [Abstract]	'
Property Plant And Equipment Useful Life	'
	Property and equipment are stated at cost, net of accumulated depreciation using the straight-line method over the estimated useful lives of the assets, at the following annual rates:
		%
	Computers and peripheral equipment		33
	Office furniture and equipment		15-Jun
Schedule Of Amortization Rate Of Other Intangible Assets	'
	The weighted average annual rates for other intangible assets are as follows:
		%
	Technology		15	%
	Customer relationships		14	%
Share-based Compensation Arrangement by Share-based Payment Award, Options, Grants in Period, Weighted Average Grant Date Fair Value	'
	The fair value of each option granted in 2011, 2012 and 2013 using the Binomial model, is estimated on the date of grant with the following assumptions:
		Year ended December 31,
		2011		2012	2013
	Contractual life	6 years		6 years	6 years
	Expected exercise factor (weighted average)	2.5		2.8	1.5-2
	Dividend yield	0%		0%	0%
	Expected volatility (weighted average)	70%		60%	54.29%
	Risk-free interest rate	0.1%-1.2%		0.2%-1.0%	1.52%

OTHER_LONG_TERM_ASSETS_Tables

OTHER LONG TERM ASSETS (Tables)	12 Months Ended
	Dec. 31, 2013
Deferred Costs, Capitalized, Prepaid, and Other Assets Disclosure [Abstract]	'
Schedule of Other Assets, Noncurrent	'
		December 31,
		2012		2013
	Deferred tax assets	$	608	$	396
	Government authorities		1,208		1,917
	Other		500		644
		$	2,316	$	2,957

PROPERTY_AND_EQUIPMENT_NET_Tab

PROPERTY AND EQUIPMENT, NET (Tables)	12 Months Ended
	Dec. 31, 2013
Property, Plant and Equipment [Abstract]	'
Property, Plant and Equipment	'
		December 31,
		2012		2013
	Cost:
	Computers and peripheral equipment	$	8,600	$	12,190
	Office furniture and equipment		2,909		4,183
	Leasehold improvements		1,581		2,959
			13,090		19,332
	Accumulated depreciation:
	Computers and peripheral equipment		7,279		9,964
	Office furniture and equipment		2,261		2,609
	Leasehold improvements		1,307		1,496
			10,847		14,069
	Depreciated cost	$	2,243	$	5,263

CAPITALIZED_SOFTWARE_DEVELOPME1

CAPITALIZED SOFTWARE DEVELOPMENT COSTS, NET (Tables)	12 Months Ended
	Dec. 31, 2013
Research and Development [Abstract]	'
Changes In Capitalized Software Development Costs	'
	The changes in capitalized software development costs during the year ended December 31, 2012 and 2013 were as follows:
		Year ended December 31,
		2012		2013
	Balance at the beginning of the year	$	17,399	$	17,494
	Capitalization		3,464		5,392
	Amortization		-3,758		-4,500
	Functional currency translation adjustments		389		1,318
	Balance at the year end	$	17,494	$	19,704

OTHER_INTANGIBLE_ASSETS_NET_Ta

OTHER INTANGIBLE ASSETS, NET (Tables)	12 Months Ended
	Dec. 31, 2013
Finite-Lived Intangible Assets, Net [Abstract]	'
Schedule Of Other Intangible Assets	'
	a.	Other intangible assets, net, are comprised of the following:
			December 31,
			2012		2013
	Original amounts:
	Customer relationship		$	9,335	$	9,929
	Technology			5,842		6,151
				15,177		16,080
	Accumulated amortization:
	Customer relationship			2,058		3,418
	Technology			1,401		2,352
				3,459		5,770
	Other intangible assets, net		$	11,718	$	10,310
Schedule Of Other Intangible Assets Future Amortization Expense	'
		c.	Estimated amortization expense for future periods:
	For the year ended December 31,
	2014		$	2,260
	2015			2,123
	2016			1,768
	2017			1,636
	2018			1,245
	2019 and thereafter			1,278
			$	10,310

GOODWILL_Tables

GOODWILL (Tables)	12 Months Ended
	Dec. 31, 2013
Goodwill and Intangible Assets Disclosure [Abstract]	'
Schedule of Goodwill	'
	The changes in the carrying amount of goodwill for each reporting unit for the years ended December 31, 2012 and 2013 are as follows:
		Year ended December 31,
		2012		2013
	Balance at the beginning of the year	$	66,715	$	68,087
	Functional currency translation adjustments		1,372		4,351
	Balance at the year end	$	68,087	$	72,438

ACCRUED_EXPENSES_AND_OTHER_LIA1

ACCRUED EXPENSES AND OTHER LIABILITIES (Tables)	12 Months Ended
	Dec. 31, 2013
Payables and Accruals [Abstract]	'
Weighted Average Annual Rate Other intangible Assets	'
		December 31,
		2012		2013
	Government authorities	$	1,668	$	3,084
	Accrued royalties to the OCS (Note 9a)		596		269
	Accrued contract costs		563		37
	Accrued expenses		4,691		4,281
		$	7,518	$	7,671

COMMITMENTS_AND_CONTINGENT_LIA1

COMMITMENTS AND CONTINGENT LIABILITIES (Tables)	12 Months Ended
	Dec. 31, 2013
Commitments and Contingencies Disclosure [Abstract]	'
Schedule of Future Minimum Rental Payments for Operating Leases	'
	The Company's office space and office equipment are rented under several operating leases. Future minimum lease commitments under non-cancelable operating leases for the years ended December 31, were as follows:
	2014	$	2,718
	2015		2,875
	2016		2,769
	2017		2,562
	2018		2,552
	2019 and thereafter		3,828
		$	17,304

TAXES_ON_INCOME_Tables

TAXES ON INCOME (Tables)	12 Months Ended
	Dec. 31, 2013
Income Tax Disclosure [Abstract]	'
Schedule of Deferred Tax Assets and Liabilities	'
	Deferred taxes reflect the net tax effects of temporary differences between the carrying amounts of assets and liabilities for financial reporting purposes and the amounts used for tax purposes. Significant components of the Company deferred tax assets are as follows:
		December 31,
		2012			2013
	Deferred tax assets:
	Net operating losses carryforward	$	14,351		$	12,080
	Research and development		3,013			2,592
	Other		1,016			1,132
	Deferred tax assets before valuation allowance		18,380			15,804
	Valuation allowance		-8,263			-8,324
	Deferred tax assets		10,117			7,480
	Deferred tax liabilities:
	Capitalized software development costs		-3,705			-3,203
	Acquired intangibles		-3,905			-2,854
	Deferred tax liabilities		-7,610			-6,057
	Deferred tax assets, net	$	2,507		$	1,423
		December 31,
		2012			2013
	Current deferred tax assets	$	2,750		$	2,420
	Long-term deferred tax assets		608			396
	Current deferred tax liabilities		-121			-
	Long-term deferred tax liabilities		-730			-1,393
	Deferred tax assets, net	$	2,507		$	1,423
Schedule of Income before Income Tax, Domestic and Foreign	'
	Income before taxes on income is comprised as follows:
		Year ended December 31,
		2011			2012			2013
	Domestic (Curaçao)	$	-236		$	-745		$	-875
	Foreign		5,964			12,983			13,278
		$	5,728		$	12,238		$	12,403
Schedule of Effective Income Tax Rate Reconciliation	'
	A reconciliation between the theoretical tax expense, assuming all income is taxed at the statutory tax rate applicable to income for an Israeli company, and the actual tax expense as reported in the statements of income is as follows:
		Year ended December 31,
		2011				2012				2013
	Income before taxes on income, as reported in the statements of income	$	5,728			$	12,238			$	12,403
	Statutory tax rate in Israel		24	%			25	%			25	%
	Theoretical taxes on income	$	1,375			$	3,018				3,097
	Increase (decrease) in taxes resulting from:
	Effect of different tax rates		75				120				158
	Utilization of carryforward tax losses for which valuation allowance was provided		-66				-2,690				-1,162
	Non-deductible expenses and tax exempt income		68				82				9
	Recognition of deferred taxes during the year for which valuation allowance was provided in prior years		-2,040				-1,206				-971
	Losses and temporary differences for which valuation allowance was provided		244				421				222
	Others		114				690				-542
	Taxes on income, as reported in the statements of income	$	-230			$	435			$	811
Schedule of Components of Income Tax Expense (Benefit)	'
	Taxes on income (benefit) are comprised as follows:
		Year ended December 31,
		2011			2012			2013
	Current	$	470		$	738		$	400
	Deferred		-700			-303			411
		$	-230		$	435		$	811
Schedule of Unrecognized Tax Benefits Roll Forward	'
	A reconciliation of the beginning and ending balances of the total amounts of unrecognized tax benefits is as follows:
		December 31,
		2012			2013
	Balance at the beginning of the year	$	1,566		$	510
	Settlement with tax authorities		-925			-
	Increase in tax positions		66			199
	Decrease in tax positions		-197			-57
	Balance at the end of the year	$	510		$	652

EQUITY_Tables

EQUITY (Tables)	12 Months Ended
	Dec. 31, 2013
Stockholders' Equity Note [Abstract]	'
Schedule of Share-based Compensation, Stock Options, Activity	'
	A summary of the stock option activities in 2013 is as follows:
			Year ended December 31, 2013
			Amount of			Weighted			Weighted		Aggregate
			options			average			average		intrinsic value
						exercise			remaining
						price			contractual
									life (in years)
	Outstanding at January 1, 2013			4,220,809			2.21			3.91		7,562
	Granted			595,000			5.39
	Exercised			-815,564			2.07
	Expired and forfeited			-121,750			2.28
	Outstanding at December 31, 2013			3,878,495			2.57			3.38		19,949
	Exercisable at December 31, 2013			2,649,307			1.79			2.61		15,692
Schedule of Share-based Compensation, Shares Authorized under Stock Option Plans, by Exercise Price Range	'
	The options outstanding under the Company's stock option plans as of December 31, 2013 have been separated into ranges of exercise price as follows:
													Weighted
			Options			Weighted					Options		Average
			outstanding			average			Weighted		Exercisable		Exercise
			as of			remaining			average		as of		price of
	Ranges of		December 31,			contractual			exercise		December 31,		Options
	exercise price		2013			Term			price		2013		Exercisable
						(Years)			$				$
	0.85-1.45			1,849,921			1.68			1.34		1,787,421		1.34
	1.63			199,745			4.42			1.63		191,968		1.63
	2.09-2.48			266,608			6.3			2.33		212,801		2.3
	2.85			300,000			3.97			2.85		200,000		2.85
	3.60-3.69			615,055			4.64			3.66		194,951		3.65
	3.92-4.50			62,166			2.57			4.08		62,166		4.08
	4.87-5.00			343,000			5.36			4.91		-		-
	5.40-5.68			115,000			5.57			5.46		-		-
	6.42			100,000			5.85			6.42		-		-
	7.66			27,000			6			7.66		-		-
				3,878,495			3.38			2.57		2,649,307		1.79
Schedule of Stockholders' Equity Note, Warrants or Rights	'
	The following table summarizes information regarding outstanding warrants to purchase Common shares of the Company as of December 31, 2013:
	Warrants to			Weighted average			Warrants			Exercisable through
	Common			exercise price per			exercisable
	shares			share
		950,102		$	3.82			950,102		Aug-14
		11,000		$	2			11,000		May-15
		17,000		$	2.24			17,000		Feb-15
		978,102		$	3.77			978,102

BASIC_AND_DILUTED_NET_EARNINGS1

BASIC AND DILUTED NET EARNINGS PER SHARE (Tables)	12 Months Ended
	Dec. 31, 2013
Earnings Per Share [Abstract]	'
Schedule of Earnings Per Share, Basic and Diluted	'
		Year ended December 31,
		2011		2012		2013
	Numerator:
	Net income attributed to Sapiens shareholders	$	5,897	$	11,780	$	11,604
	Denominator (thousands):
	Denominator for basic earnings per share - weighted average number of common shares, net of treasury stock		28,460		39,953		40,024
	Shares and related put options issued in Harcase acquisition		298		114		-
	Stock options and warrants		2,006		1,604		2,292
	Denominator for diluted net earnings per share - adjusted weighted average number of shares		30,764		41,671		42,316

GEOGRAPHIC_INFORMATION_Tables

GEOGRAPHIC INFORMATION (Tables)	12 Months Ended
	Dec. 31, 2013
Segments, Geographical Areas [Abstract]	'
Schedule of Revenue from External Customers Attributed to Foreign Countries by Geographic Area	'
	The following table sets forth revenues by country based on the billing address of the customer.  Other than as shown below, no other country accounted for more than 10% of the Company’s revenues during the years ended December 31, 2011, 2012 and 2013.
			Year ended December 31,
			2011		2012		2013
	1	Revenues:
		North America*	$	20,889	$	35,519	$	44,237
		United Kingdom		14,672		26,630		31,115
		Israel		21,470		23,100		23,009
		Rest of Europe		4,870		16,140		24,862
		Asia Pacific		8,026		12,520		12,154
			$	69,927	$	113,909	$	135,377
	*Revenue amounts for North America that are shown in the above table consist primarily of revenues from the United States, except for approximately $1,200, $1,900 and $1,100 of revenues derived from Canada in the years ended December 31, 2011, 2012 and 2013, respectively.
Schedule of Disclosure on Geographic Areas, Long-Lived Assets in Individual Foreign Countries by Country	'
			December 31,
			2012		2013
	2	Property and equipment:
		Israel	$	1,422	$	4,180
		North America		266		231
		Rest of the world		555		852
			$	2,243	$	5,263

SELECTED_STATEMENTS_OF_OPERATI1

SELECTED STATEMENTS OF OPERATIONS DATA (Tables)	12 Months Ended
	Dec. 31, 2013
Organization, Consolidation and Presentation Of Financial Statements [Abstract]	'
Schedule Of Selected Statements Of Operations Data	'
		a.	Research and development expenses, net:
			Year ended December 31,
			2011		2012		2013
	Total costs		$	9,743	$	13,633	$	17,238
	Less - capitalized software development costs			-4,735		-3,464		-5,392
	Research and development expenses, net		$	5,008	$	10,169	$	11,846
Schedule Of Net Of Financial Income	'
		b.	Financial income, net:
	Financial income:
	Interest		$	160	$	201	$	188
	Foreign currency translation			530		501		644
				690		702		832
	Financial expenses:
	Interest			189		169		87
	Foreign currency translation			341		284		155
	Bank charges and other			56		56		70
				-586		-509		-312
	Financial income, net		$	104	$	193	$	520

GENERAL_Details

GENERAL (Details) (Fis [Member], USD $)	1 Months Ended
In Thousands, unless otherwise specified	Aug. 21, 2011
Fis [Member]	'
Business Acquisition [Line Items]	'
Sapiens' common shares	$38,987
Cash paid	6,750
Warrants	2,031	[1]
Options	1,903	[2]
Total purchase price	$49,671
[1]	Sapiens issued 1,000,000 warrants (See Note 11(d)).
[2]	Represents the fair value of the vested portion of 934,970 options of Sapiens granted upon consummation of the acquisition to the holders of partially vested options of FIS originally granted under the FIS Employee Share Option Plan. The fair value of these options was determined using a Binomial valuation model with the following assumptions: stock price of $ 4.1, early exercise of 1.5-11, risk-free interest rate of 0.10%-2.07%, expected volatility of 70% and no dividend yield.

GENERAL_Details_1

GENERAL (Details 1) (USD $)	Dec. 31, 2013	Dec. 31, 2012	Dec. 31, 2011	Aug. 21, 2011
In Thousands, unless otherwise specified				Fis [Member]
Cash and cash equivalents	'	'	'	$8,349
Restricted cash	'	'	'	239
Trade receivables	'	'	'	5,152
Other receivables and prepaid expenses	'	'	'	632
Property and equipment	'	'	'	451
Severance pay fund	'	'	'	4,182
Other intangible assets	'	'	'	11,724
Goodwill	72,438	68,087	66,715	35,523
Total assets acquired	'	'	'	66,252
Trade payables	'	'	'	-1,486
Employees and payroll accruals	'	'	'	-3,461
Accrued expenses and other liabilities	'	'	'	-1,914
Deferred revenues	'	'	'	-1,706
Deferred tax liabilities	'	'	'	-406
Accrued severance pay	'	'	'	-4,487
Long-term contracts	'	'	'	-2,239
Non-controlling interest	'	'	'	-882
Total liabilities assumed	'	'	'	-16,581
Total assets acquired, net	'	'	'	$49,671

GENERAL_Details_2

GENERAL (Details 2) (Fis [Member], USD $)	Aug. 21, 2011
In Thousands, unless otherwise specified
Fair value	$9,485
Weighted average rate	22.00%
Core Technology [Member]	'
Fair value	4,206
Weighted average rate	13.00%
Customer Relationships [Member]	'
Fair value	7,518
Weighted average rate	14.00%
Long Term Contracts [Member]	'
Long-term contracts	($2,239)
Weighted average rate	67.00%

GENERAL_Details_3

GENERAL (Details 3) (Idit Technologies Ltd [Member], USD $)	1 Months Ended
In Thousands, unless otherwise specified	Aug. 21, 2011
Idit Technologies Ltd [Member]	'
Sapiens' common shares	$29,052
Options	2,392	[1]
Total purchase price	$31,444
[1]	Represents the fair value of the vested portion of 1,003,874 options of Sapiens granted upon consummation of the acquisition to the holders of partially vested options of IDIT originally granted under the IDIT Employee Share Option Scheme. The fair value of these options was determined using a Binomial valuation model with the following assumptions: stock price of $ 4.1, early exercise factor of 1.5-11, risk-free interest rate of 0.10%-2.07%, expected volatility of 70% and no dividend yield.

GENERAL_Details_4

GENERAL (Details 4) (USD $)	Dec. 31, 2013	Dec. 31, 2012	Dec. 31, 2011	Aug. 21, 2011
In Thousands, unless otherwise specified				Idit Technologies Ltd [Member]
Cash and cash equivalents	'	'	'	$2,143
Restricted cash	'	'	'	216
Trade receivables	'	'	'	1,194
Other receivables and prepaid expenses	'	'	'	302
Other long term assets	'	'	'	90
Property and equipment	'	'	'	482
Severance pay fund	'	'	'	1,800
Other intangible assets	'	'	'	7,918
Goodwill	72,438	68,087	66,715	25,355
Total assets acquired	'	'	'	39,500
Trade payables	'	'	'	-807
Employees and payroll accruals	'	'	'	-2,328
Accrued expenses and other liabilities	'	'	'	-1,012
Deferred revenues	'	'	'	-1,769
Accrued severance pay	'	'	'	-2,140
Total liabilities assumed	'	'	'	-8,056
Total assets acquired, net	'	'	'	$31,444

GENERAL_Details_5

GENERAL (Details 5) (Idit Technologies Ltd [Member], USD $)	Aug. 21, 2011
In Thousands, unless otherwise specified
Fair value	$7,918
Weighted average rate	22.00%
Core Technology [Member]	'
Fair value	5,548
Weighted average rate	14.00%
Customer Relationships [Member]	'
Fair value	1,389
Weighted average rate	16.00%
Long Term Contracts [Member]	'
Fair value	$981
Weighted average rate	74.00%

GENERAL_Details_Textual

GENERAL (Details Textual) (USD $)	1 Months Ended	12 Months Ended					1 Months Ended	12 Months Ended			12 Months Ended
In Thousands, except Share data, unless otherwise specified	Aug. 21, 2011	Dec. 31, 2013	Feb. 22, 2013	Nov. 29, 2012	Aug. 21, 2011	Aug. 21, 2011	Aug. 21, 2011	Dec. 31, 2011	Aug. 21, 2011	Aug. 21, 2011	Dec. 31, 2011
					Minimum [Member]	Maximum [Member]	Fis [Member]	Fis [Member]	Fis [Member]	Fis [Member]	Idit Technologies Ltd [Member]
									Minimum [Member]	Maximum [Member]
Business Acquisition [Line Items]	'	'	'	'	'	'	'	'	'	'	'
Noncash or Part Noncash Acquisition, Noncash Financial or Equity Instrument Consideration, Warrants Issued	'	'	'	'	'	'	1,000,000	'	'	'	'
Granted, Amount of options	1,003,874	595,000	'	'	'	'	934,970	'	'	'	'
Share Price	$4.10	'	$0.15	$3.50	'	'	$4.10	'	'	'	'
Expected exercise factor (weighted average)	'	'	'	'	$1.50	$11	'	'	$1.50	$11	'
Share-based Compensation Arrangement by Share-based Payment Award, Fair Value Assumptions, Risk Free Interest Rate, Minimum	0.10%	'	'	'	'	'	0.10%	'	'	'	'
Share-based Compensation Arrangement by Share-based Payment Award, Fair Value Assumptions, Risk Free Interest Rate, Maximum	2.07%	'	'	'	'	'	2.07%	'	'	'	'
Share-based Compensation Arrangement by Share-based Payment Award, Fair Value Assumptions, Expected Volatility Rate	70.00%	'	'	'	'	'	70.00%	'	'	'	'
Business Combination, Pro Forma Information, Revenue of Acquiree since Acquisition Date, Actual	'	'	'	'	'	'	'	$11,207	'	'	$5,105
Total purchase price	$31,444	'	'	'	'	'	$49,671	'	'	'	'

SIGNIFICANT_ACCOUNTING_POLICIE3

SIGNIFICANT ACCOUNTING POLICIES (Details)	12 Months Ended
	Dec. 31, 2013
Computers and Peripheral Equipment [Member]	'
Property, Plant and Equipment [Line Items]	'
Public Utilities, Property, Plant and Equipment, Disclosure of Composite Depreciation Rate for Plants in Service	33.00%
Maximum [Member] | Office Furniture and Equipment [Member]	'
Property, Plant and Equipment [Line Items]	'
Public Utilities, Property, Plant and Equipment, Disclosure of Composite Depreciation Rate for Plants in Service	15.00%
Minimum [Member] | Office Furniture and Equipment [Member]	'
Property, Plant and Equipment [Line Items]	'
Public Utilities, Property, Plant and Equipment, Disclosure of Composite Depreciation Rate for Plants in Service	6.00%

SIGNIFICANT_ACCOUNTING_POLICIE4

SIGNIFICANT ACCOUNTING POLICIES (Details 1)	12 Months Ended
	Dec. 31, 2013
Technology [Member]	'
Finite-Lived Intangible Assets [Line Items]	'
Weighted Average Annual Rate Other intangible Assets	15.00%
Customer Relationships [Member]	'
Finite-Lived Intangible Assets [Line Items]	'
Weighted Average Annual Rate Other intangible Assets	14.00%

SIGNIFICANT_ACCOUNTING_POLICIE5

SIGNIFICANT ACCOUNTING POLICIES (Details 2) (USD $)	12 Months Ended				12 Months Ended				12 Months Ended
	Dec. 31, 2013	Dec. 31, 2012	Dec. 31, 2011	Aug. 21, 2011	Dec. 31, 2012	Dec. 31, 2011	Dec. 31, 2013	Aug. 21, 2011	Dec. 31, 2012	Dec. 31, 2011	Dec. 31, 2013
	Stock Option [Member]	Stock Option [Member]	Stock Option [Member]	Maximum [Member]	Maximum [Member]	Maximum [Member]	Maximum [Member]	Minimum [Member]	Minimum [Member]	Minimum [Member]	Minimum [Member]
					Stock Option [Member]	Stock Option [Member]	Stock Option [Member]		Stock Option [Member]	Stock Option [Member]	Stock Option [Member]
Share-based Compensation Arrangement by Share-based Payment Award [Line Items]	'	'	'	'	'	'	'	'	'	'	'
Contractual life	'6 years	'6 years	'6 years	'	'	'	'	'	'	'	'
Expected exercise factor (weighted average)	'	$2.80	$2.50	$11	'	'	$2	$1.50	'	'	$1.50
Dividend yield	0.00%	0.00%	0.00%	'	'	'	'	'	'	'	'
Expected volatility (weighted average)	54.29%	60.00%	70.00%	'	'	'	'	'	'	'	'
Risk-free interest rate	1.52%	'	'	'	1.00%	1.20%	'	'	0.20%	0.10%	'

SIGNIFICANT_ACCOUNTING_POLICIE6

SIGNIFICANT ACCOUNTING POLICIES (Details Textual) (USD $)	12 Months Ended
In Thousands, unless otherwise specified	Dec. 31, 2013	Dec. 31, 2012	Dec. 31, 2011
Accounting Policies [Line Items]	'	'	'
Security Deposit	$782	'	'
Severance Costs	2,909	2,217	1,514
Derivative, Gain (Loss) on Derivative, Net, Total	387	97	27
Effective Income Tax Rate Reconciliation, Percent, Total	50.00%	'	'
Options Strategies Contracts [Member]	'	'	'
Accounting Policies [Line Items]	'	'	'
Derivative, Notional Amount	9,868	10,408	1,979
Forward Contracts [Member]	'	'	'
Accounting Policies [Line Items]	'	'	'
Derivative, Notional Amount	299	1,734	'
Options and Forward Contracts [Member]	'	'	'
Accounting Policies [Line Items]	'	'	'
Derivative, Notional Amount	$2,982	$7,520	'

OTHER_LONG_TERM_ASSETS_Details

OTHER LONG TERM ASSETS (Details) (USD $)	Dec. 31, 2013	Dec. 31, 2012
In Thousands, unless otherwise specified
Debt Instrument [Line Items]	'	'
Deferred tax assets	$396	$608
Government authorities	1,917	1,208
Other	644	500
Other Assets, Noncurrent	$2,957	$2,316

PROPERTY_AND_EQUIPMENT_NET_Det

PROPERTY AND EQUIPMENT, NET (Details) (USD $)	Dec. 31, 2013	Dec. 31, 2012
In Thousands, unless otherwise specified
Property, Plant and Equipment [Line Items]	'	'
Property, Plant and Equipment, Gross	$19,332	$13,090
Accumulated Depreciation, Depletion and Amortization, Property, Plant, and Equipment	14,069	10,847
Depreciated cost	5,263	2,243
Computers and Peripheral Equipment [Member]	'	'
Property, Plant and Equipment [Line Items]	'	'
Property, Plant and Equipment, Gross	12,190	8,600
Accumulated Depreciation, Depletion and Amortization, Property, Plant, and Equipment	9,964	7,279
Office Furniture and Equipment [Member]	'	'
Property, Plant and Equipment [Line Items]	'	'
Property, Plant and Equipment, Gross	4,183	2,909
Accumulated Depreciation, Depletion and Amortization, Property, Plant, and Equipment	2,609	2,261
Leasehold Improvements [Member]	'	'
Property, Plant and Equipment [Line Items]	'	'
Property, Plant and Equipment, Gross	2,959	1,581
Accumulated Depreciation, Depletion and Amortization, Property, Plant, and Equipment	$1,496	$1,307

PROPERTY_AND_EQUIPMENT_NET_Det1

PROPERTY AND EQUIPMENT, NET (Details Textual) (USD $)	12 Months Ended
In Thousands, unless otherwise specified	Dec. 31, 2013	Dec. 31, 2012	Dec. 31, 2011
Property, Plant and Equipment [Line Items]	'	'	'
Depreciation	$1,260	$903	$755

CAPITALIZED_SOFTWARE_DEVELOPME2

CAPITALIZED SOFTWARE DEVELOPMENT COSTS, NET (Details) (USD $)	12 Months Ended
In Thousands, unless otherwise specified	Dec. 31, 2013	Dec. 31, 2012	Dec. 31, 2011
Finite-Lived Intangible Assets [Line Items]	'	'	'
Balance at the beginning of the year	$17,494	$17,399	'
Capitalization	5,392	3,464	'
Amortization	-4,500	-3,758	-4,544
Functional currency translation adjustments	1,318	389	'
Balance at the year end	$19,704	$17,494	$17,399

CAPITALIZED_SOFTWARE_DEVELOPME3

CAPITALIZED SOFTWARE DEVELOPMENT COSTS, NET (Details Textual) (USD $)	12 Months Ended
In Thousands, unless otherwise specified	Dec. 31, 2013	Dec. 31, 2012	Dec. 31, 2011
Amortization	($4,500)	($3,758)	($4,544)

OTHER_INTANGIBLE_ASSETS_NET_De

OTHER INTANGIBLE ASSETS, NET (Details) (USD $)	Dec. 31, 2013	Dec. 31, 2012
In Thousands, unless otherwise specified
Finite-Lived Intangible Assets [Line Items]	'	'
Intangible Assets Gross	$16,080	$15,177
Intangible Assets Accumulated Amortization	5,770	3,459
Other intangible assets, net	10,310	11,718
Customer Relationships [Member]	'	'
Finite-Lived Intangible Assets [Line Items]	'	'
Intangible Assets Gross	9,929	9,335
Intangible Assets Accumulated Amortization	3,418	2,058
Technology [Member]	'	'
Finite-Lived Intangible Assets [Line Items]	'	'
Intangible Assets Gross	6,151	5,842
Intangible Assets Accumulated Amortization	$2,352	$1,401

OTHER_INTANGIBLE_ASSETS_NET_De1

OTHER INTANGIBLE ASSETS, NET (Details 1) (USD $)	Dec. 31, 2013
In Thousands, unless otherwise specified
2014	$2,260
2015	2,123
2016	1,768
2017	1,636
2018	1,245
2019 and thereafter	1,278
Other Intangible Assets Amortization Expense	$10,310

OTHER_INTANGIBLE_ASSETS_NET_De2

OTHER INTANGIBLE ASSETS, NET (Details Textual) (USD $)	12 Months Ended
In Thousands, unless otherwise specified	Dec. 31, 2013	Dec. 31, 2012	Dec. 31, 2011
Amortization of Intangible Assets	$2,127	$2,732	$1,449

GOODWILL_Details

GOODWILL (Details) (USD $)	12 Months Ended
In Thousands, unless otherwise specified	Dec. 31, 2013	Dec. 31, 2012
Goodwill [Line Items]	'	'
Balance at the beginning of the year	$68,087	$66,715
Functional currency translation adjustments	4,351	1,372
Balance at the year end	$72,438	$68,087

ACCRUED_EXPENSES_AND_OTHER_LIA2

ACCRUED EXPENSES AND OTHER LIABILITIES (Details) (USD $)	Dec. 31, 2013	Dec. 31, 2012
In Thousands, unless otherwise specified
Government authorities	$3,084	$1,668
Accrued royalties to the OCS (Note 9a)	269	596
Accrued contract costs	37	563
Accrued expenses	4,281	4,691
Accrued expenses and other liabilities	$7,671	$7,518

COMMITMENTS_AND_CONTINGENT_LIA2

COMMITMENTS AND CONTINGENT LIABILITIES (Details) (USD $)	Dec. 31, 2013
In Thousands, unless otherwise specified
2014	$2,718
2015	2,875
2016	2,769
2017	2,562
2018	2,552
2019 and thereafter	3,828
Operating Leases, Future Minimum Payments Due	$17,304

COMMITMENTS_AND_CONTINGENT_LIA3

COMMITMENTS AND CONTINGENT LIABILITIES (Details Textual) (USD $)	12 Months Ended
In Thousands, unless otherwise specified	Dec. 31, 2013	Dec. 31, 2012	Dec. 31, 2011
Commitments And Contingencies [Line Items]	'	'	'
Percentage Of Net Consolidated Consulting Services Revenue	0.35%	'	'
Reversal Of Accrual Reduction Of Cost Of Revenue	'	'	$922
Royalty Expense	514	574	510
Contingent Liability Royalties	7,608	'	'
Operating Leases Minimum Payments Upon Cancellation Of Lease Agreements	314	'	'
Maximum [Member]	'	'	'
Commitments And Contingencies [Line Items]	'	'	'
Percentage Of Total Net Consolidated License and Maintenance Revenue	3.50%	'	'
Percentage Of Royalties To Be Paid Against Grants Received	150.00%	'	'
Minimum [Member]	'	'	'
Commitments And Contingencies [Line Items]	'	'	'
Percentage Of Total Net Consolidated License and Maintenance Revenue	3.00%	'	'
Percentage Of Royalties To Be Paid Against Grants Received	100.00%	'	'
Lease Commitment [Member]	'	'	'
Commitments And Contingencies [Line Items]	'	'	'
Operating Leases, Rent Expense	3,370	3,051	2,399
Property Lease Guarantee [Member]	'	'	'
Commitments And Contingencies [Line Items]	'	'	'
Property Lease Guarantee Provided	1,183	'	'
Performance Guarantee [Member]	'	'	'
Commitments And Contingencies [Line Items]	'	'	'
Amount Of Bank Guarantee Provided	$173	'	'

TAXES_ON_INCOME_Details

TAXES ON INCOME (Details) (USD $)	Dec. 31, 2013	Dec. 31, 2012
In Thousands, unless otherwise specified
Deferred tax assets:	'	'
Net operating losses carryforward	$12,080	$14,351
Research and development	2,592	3,013
Other	1,132	1,016
Deferred tax assets before valuation allowance	15,804	18,380
Valuation allowance	-8,324	-8,263
Deferred tax assets	7,480	10,117
Deferred tax liabilities:	'	'
Capitalized software development costs	-3,203	-3,705
Acquired intangibles	-2,854	-3,905
Deferred tax liabilities	-6,057	-7,610
Deferred tax assets, net	1,423	2,507
Current deferred tax assets	2,420	2,750
Long-term deferred tax assets	396	608
Current deferred tax liabilities	0	-121
Long-term deferred tax liabilities	-1,393	-730
Deferred tax assets, net	$1,423	$2,507

TAXES_ON_INCOME_Details_1

TAXES ON INCOME (Details 1) (USD $)	12 Months Ended
In Thousands, unless otherwise specified	Dec. 31, 2013	Dec. 31, 2012	Dec. 31, 2011
Domestic (Curacao)	($875)	($745)	($236)
Foreign	13,278	12,983	5,964
Income before taxes on income	$12,403	$12,238	$5,728

TAXES_ON_INCOME_Details_2

TAXES ON INCOME (Details 2) (USD $)	12 Months Ended
In Thousands, unless otherwise specified	Dec. 31, 2013	Dec. 31, 2012	Dec. 31, 2011
Income before taxes on income, as reported in the statements of income	$12,403	$12,238	$5,728
Statutory tax rate in Israel	25.00%	25.00%	24.00%
Theoretical taxes on income	3,097	3,018	1,375
Increase (decrease) in taxes resulting from:	'	'	'
Effect of different tax rates	158	120	75
Utilization of carryforward tax losses for which valuation allowance was provided	-1,162	-2,690	-66
Non-deductible expenses and tax exempt income	9	82	68
Recognition of deferred taxes during the year for which valuation allowance was provided in prior years	-971	-1,206	-2,040
Losses and temporary differences for which valuation allowance was provided	222	421	244
Others	-542	690	114
Taxes on income, as reported in the statements of income	$811	$435	($230)

TAXES_ON_INCOME_Details_3

TAXES ON INCOME (Details 3) (USD $)	12 Months Ended
In Thousands, unless otherwise specified	Dec. 31, 2013	Dec. 31, 2012	Dec. 31, 2011
Current	$400	$738	$470
Deferred	411	-303	-700
Taxes on income, as reported in the statements of income	$811	$435	($230)

TAXES_ON_INCOME_Details_4

TAXES ON INCOME (Details 4) (USD $)	12 Months Ended
In Thousands, unless otherwise specified	Dec. 31, 2013	Dec. 31, 2012
Balance at the beginning of the year	$510	$1,566
Settlement with tax authorities	0	-925
Increase in tax positions	199	66
Decrease in tax positions	-57	-197
Balance at the end of the year	$652	$510

TAXES_ON_INCOME_Details_Textua

TAXES ON INCOME (Details Textual) (USD $)	1 Months Ended	12 Months Ended
In Thousands, unless otherwise specified	Jan. 31, 2014	Dec. 31, 2013	Dec. 31, 2012	Dec. 31, 2011
Income Tax Disclosure [Line Items]	'	'	'	'
Corporate Tax Rate	26.50%	25.00%	25.00%	24.00%
Description Of Corporate Tax Rate Amended	'	'The Company will be able to opt to apply (the waiver is non-recourse) the Amendment and from then on it will be subject to the amended tax rate of 16%.	'	'
Operating Loss Carryforwards	'	$45,912	'	'
Unrecognized Tax Benefits, Interest on Income Taxes Accrued	'	200	184	'
Undistributed Earnings of Foreign Subsidiaries	'	8,403	'	'
Deferred Tax Liability Not Recognized, Amount of Unrecognized Deferred Tax Liability, Undistributed Earnings of Foreign Subsidiaries	'	$125	'	'

EQUITY_Details

EQUITY (Details) (USD $)	1 Months Ended	12 Months Ended
In Thousands, except Share data, unless otherwise specified	Aug. 21, 2011	Dec. 31, 2013
Outstanding, Amount of options	'	4,220,809
Granted, Amount of options	1,003,874	595,000
Exercised	'	-815,564
Expired and forfeited, Amount of options	'	-121,750
Outstanding, Amount of options	'	3,878,495
Exercisable, Amount of options	'	2,649,307
Outstanding, Weighted average exercise price	'	$2.21
Granted, Weighted average exercise price	'	$5.39
Exercised, Weighted average exercise price	'	$2.07
Expired and forfeited, Weighted average exercise price	'	$2.28
Outstanding , Weighted average exercise price	'	$2.57
Exercisable, Weighted average exercise price	'	$1.79
Outstanding, Weighted average remaining contractual life (in years)	'	'3 years 10 months 28 days
Outstanding, Weighted average remaining contractual life (in years)	'	'3 years 4 months 17 days
Exercisable, Weighted average remaining contractual life (in years)	'	'2 years 7 months 10 days
Outstanding, Aggregate intrinsic value	'	$7,562
Outstanding, Aggregate intrinsic value	'	19,949
Exercisable, Aggregate intrinsic value	'	$15,692

EQUITY_Details_1

EQUITY (Details 1) (USD $)	Dec. 31, 2013	Dec. 31, 2012	Dec. 31, 2013	Dec. 31, 2013	Dec. 31, 2013	Dec. 31, 2013	Dec. 31, 2013	Dec. 31, 2013	Dec. 31, 2013	Dec. 31, 2013	Dec. 31, 2013	Dec. 31, 2013
			Ranges of Exercise Price 0.85-1.45 [Member]	Ranges of Exercise Price 1.63 [Member]	Ranges of Exercise Price 2.09-2.48 [Member]	Ranges of Exercise Price 2.85 [Member]	Ranges of Exercise Price 3.60-3.69 [Member]	Ranges of Exercise Price 3.92-4.50 [Member]	Ranges of Exercise Price 4.87-5.00 [Member]	Ranges of Exercise Price 5.40-5.68 [Member]	Ranges of Exercise Price 6.42 [Member]	Ranges of Exercise Price 7.66 [Member]
Share-based Compensation Arrangement by Share-based Payment Award [Line Items]	'	'	'	'	'	'	'	'	'	'	'	'
Ranges of exercise price, minimum	'	'	$0.85	'	$2.09	'	$3.60	$3.92	$4.87	$5.40	'	'
Ranges of exercise price, maximum	'	'	$1.45	$1.63	$2.48	$2.85	$3.69	$4.50	$5	$5.68	$6.42	$7.66
Options outstanding	3,878,495	4,220,809	1,849,921	199,745	266,608	300,000	615,055	62,166	343,000	115,000	100,000	27,000
Weighted average remaining contractual Term (in years)	'3 years 4 months 17 days	'3 years 10 months 28 days	'1 year 8 months 5 days	'4 years 5 months 1 day	'6 years 3 months 18 days	'3 years 11 months 19 days	'4 years 7 months 20 days	'2 years 6 months 25 days	'5 years 4 months 10 days	'5 years 6 months 25 days	'5 years 10 months 6 days	'6 years
Weighted average exercise price	$2.57	$2.21	$1.34	$1.63	$2.33	$2.85	$3.66	$4.08	$4.91	$5.46	$6.42	$7.66
Options Exercisable	2,649,307	'	1,787,421	191,968	212,801	200,000	194,951	62,166	0	0	0	0
Weighted average exercise price of Options Exercisable	$1.79	'	$1.34	$1.63	$2.30	$2.85	$3.65	$4.08	$0	$0	$0	$0

EQUITY_Details_2

EQUITY (Details 2)	12 Months Ended
	Dec. 31, 2013
Share-based Compensation Arrangement by Share-based Payment Award [Line Items]	'
Warrants to Common shares	978,102
Weighted average exercise price per share	3.77
Warrants exercisable	978,102
Class Of Warrant Or Right One [Member]	'
Share-based Compensation Arrangement by Share-based Payment Award [Line Items]	'
Warrants to Common shares	950,102
Weighted average exercise price per share	3.82
Warrants exercisable	950,102
Exercisable through	'2014-08
Class Of Warrant Or Right Two [Member]	'
Share-based Compensation Arrangement by Share-based Payment Award [Line Items]	'
Warrants to Common shares	11,000
Weighted average exercise price per share	2
Warrants exercisable	11,000
Exercisable through	'2015-05
Class Of Warrant Or Right Three [Member]	'
Share-based Compensation Arrangement by Share-based Payment Award [Line Items]	'
Warrants to Common shares	17,000
Weighted average exercise price per share	2.24
Warrants exercisable	17,000
Exercisable through	'2015-02

EQUITY_Details_Textual

EQUITY (Details Textual) (USD $)	0 Months Ended	1 Months Ended		12 Months Ended
In Thousands, except Share data, unless otherwise specified	Feb. 22, 2013	Nov. 14, 2013	Nov. 29, 2012	Dec. 31, 2013	Dec. 31, 2012	Dec. 31, 2011	Aug. 21, 2011
Share-based Compensation Arrangement by Share-based Payment Award [Line Items]	'	'	'	'	'	'	'
Employee Service Share-based Compensation, Nonvested Awards, Total Compensation Cost Not yet Recognized, Stock Options	'	'	'	$2,166	'	'	'
Treasury Stock, Shares, Acquired	'	'	2,000,000	'	'	'	'
Stock Repurchase Program, Authorized Amount	'	'	7,000	'	'	'	'
Share Price	$0.15	'	$3.50	'	'	'	$4.10
Proceeds from Issuance of Common Stock	'	37,791	'	37,791	0	0	'
Common Stock Repurchase Percentage	'	'	5.00%	'	'	'	'
Payments Of Dividends	5,802	'	'	5,802	'	'	'
Common Stock [Member]	'	'	'	'	'	'	'
Share-based Compensation Arrangement by Share-based Payment Award [Line Items]	'	'	'	'	'	'	'
Issuance of shares	'	6,497,400	'	6,497,400	'	'	'
Share Price	'	$6.25	'	'	'	'	'
Employees and Directors [Member]	'	'	'	'	'	'	'
Share-based Compensation Arrangement by Share-based Payment Award [Line Items]	'	'	'	'	'	'	'
Share-based Compensation Arrangement by Share-based Payment Award, Shares Issued in Period	'	'	'	595,000	432,805	2,429,844	'
Share-based Compensation Arrangement by Share-based Payment Award, Options, Grants in Period, Weighted Average Grant Date Fair Value	'	'	'	$2.51	$1.96	$2.25	'
Share-based Compensation Arrangement by Share-based Payment Award, Options, Exercises in Period, Total Intrinsic Value	'	'	'	$2,839	$2,668	$253	'
2011 Plan [Member]	'	'	'	'	'	'	'
Share-based Compensation Arrangement by Share-based Payment Award [Line Items]	'	'	'	'	'	'	'
Share-based Compensation Arrangement by Share-based Payment Award, Terms of Award	'	'	'	'6 years	'	'	'
Share-based Compensation Arrangement by Share-based Payment Award, Number of Shares Authorized	'	'	'	4,000,000	'	'	'
Share-based Compensation Arrangement by Share-based Payment Award, Number of Shares Available for Grant	'	'	'	839,984	'	'	'

BASIC_AND_DILUTED_NET_EARNINGS2

BASIC AND DILUTED NET EARNINGS PER SHARE (Details) (USD $)	12 Months Ended
In Thousands, except Share data, unless otherwise specified	Dec. 31, 2013	Dec. 31, 2012	Dec. 31, 2011
Numerator:	'	'	'
Net income attributed to Sapiens shareholders	$11,604	$11,780	$5,897
Denominator (thousands):	'	'	'
Denominator for basic earnings per share - weighted average number of common shares, net of treasury stock	40,024	39,953	28,460
Shares and related put options issued in Harcase acquisition	0	114	298
Stock options and warrants	2,292	1,604	2,006
Denominator for diluted net earnings per share - adjusted weighted average number of shares	42,316	41,671	30,764

BASIC_AND_DILUTED_NET_EARNINGS3

BASIC AND DILUTED NET EARNINGS PER SHARE (Details Textual)	12 Months Ended
	Dec. 31, 2013	Dec. 31, 2012	Dec. 31, 2011
Antidilutive Securities Excluded from Computation of Earnings Per Share, Amount	466,534	1,675,521	1,308,212

GEOGRAPHIC_INFORMATION_Details

GEOGRAPHIC INFORMATION (Details) (USD $)	12 Months Ended
In Thousands, unless otherwise specified	Dec. 31, 2013		Dec. 31, 2012		Dec. 31, 2011
Revenues from External Customers and Long-Lived Assets [Line Items]	'		'		'
Revenues	$135,377		$113,909		$69,927
Property and equipment	5,263		2,243		'
North America [Member]	'		'		'
Revenues from External Customers and Long-Lived Assets [Line Items]	'		'		'
Revenues	44,237	[1]	35,519	[1]	20,889	[1]
Property and equipment	231		266		'
Israel [Member]	'		'		'
Revenues from External Customers and Long-Lived Assets [Line Items]	'		'		'
Revenues	23,009		23,100		21,470
Property and equipment	4,180		1,422		'
Rest Of Europe [Member]	'		'		'
Revenues from External Customers and Long-Lived Assets [Line Items]	'		'		'
Revenues	24,862		16,140		4,870
Asia Pacific [Member]	'		'		'
Revenues from External Customers and Long-Lived Assets [Line Items]	'		'		'
Revenues	12,154		12,520		8,026
United Kingdom [Member]	'		'		'
Revenues from External Customers and Long-Lived Assets [Line Items]	'		'		'
Revenues	31,115		26,630		14,672
Rest Of World [Member]	'		'		'
Revenues from External Customers and Long-Lived Assets [Line Items]	'		'		'
Property and equipment	$852		$555		'
[1]	Revenue amounts for North America that are shown in the above table consist primarily of revenues from the United States, except for approximately $1,200, $1,900 and $1,100 of revenues derived from Canada in the years ended December 31, 2011, 2012 and 2013, respectively.

GEOGRAPHIC_INFORMATION_Details1

GEOGRAPHIC INFORMATION (Details Textual) (USD $)	12 Months Ended
In Thousands, unless otherwise specified	Dec. 31, 2013	Dec. 31, 2012	Dec. 31, 2011
Product Information [Line Items]	'	'	'
Entity-Wide Revenue, Major Customer, Percentage	10.00%	10.00%	10.00%
Revenues, Total	$135,377	$113,909	$69,927
Total Revenues	'	'	'
Product Information [Line Items]	'	'	'
Entity-Wide Revenue, Major Customer, Percentage	9.00%	12.00%	20.00%
Canada [Member]	'	'	'
Product Information [Line Items]	'	'	'
Revenues, Total	$1,100	$1,900	$1,200

SELECTED_STATEMENTS_OF_OPERATI2

SELECTED STATEMENTS OF OPERATIONS DATA (Details) (USD $)	12 Months Ended
In Thousands, unless otherwise specified	Dec. 31, 2013	Dec. 31, 2012	Dec. 31, 2011
Research and Development Expense [Abstract]	'	'	'
Total costs	$17,238	$13,633	$9,743
Less - capitalized software development costs	-5,392	-3,464	-4,735
Research and development expenses, net	$11,846	$10,169	$5,008

SELECTED_STATEMENTS_OF_OPERATI3

SELECTED STATEMENTS OF OPERATIONS DATA (Details 1) (USD $)	12 Months Ended
In Thousands, unless otherwise specified	Dec. 31, 2013	Dec. 31, 2012	Dec. 31, 2011
Financial income:	'	'	'
Interest	$188	$201	$160
Foreign currency translation	644	501	530
Financial Income Total	832	702	690
Financial expenses:	'	'	'
Interest	87	169	189
Foreign currency translation	155	284	341
Bank charges and other	70	56	56
Financial Expenses Loss	-312	-509	-586
Financial income, net	$520	$193	$104