Phunware, Inc. Quarterly report pursuant to Section 13 or 15(d)

Factoring Agreement (Details) - USD ($) $ in Thousands	3 Months Ended		9 Months Ended
Factoring Agreement (Details) - USD ($) $ in Thousands	Sep. 30, 2019	Sep. 30, 2018	Sep. 30, 2019	Sep. 30, 2018	Dec. 31, 2018	Jun. 15, 2016
Factoring Agreement [Line Items]
Advances, maximum percentage amount of eligible accounts receivable						80.00%
Factor expense	$ 140	$ 147	$ 472	$ 528
Factored receivables payable	1,546		1,546		$ 2,434
Future advances	$ 1,454		$ 1,454		$ 566
First 30 Days
Factoring Agreement [Line Items]
Fees paid for factored receivables, percentage						1.80%
Every Ten Days Thereafter
Factoring Agreement [Line Items]
Fees paid for factored receivables, percentage						0.65%