Condensed Consolidated Statements of Comprehensive Loss (unaudited) (USD $) In Thousands, unless otherwise specified	3 Months Ended
	Mar. 31, 2014	Mar. 31, 2013
Statement of Comprehensive Income [Abstract]
Net loss	$ (7,430)	$ (961)
Change in cumulative translation adjustment	(312)	(368)
Comprehensive (loss) income	(7,742)	(1,329)
Comprehensive loss attributable to noncontrolling interest	(292)	0
Comprehensive (loss) income attributable to Aspect Software Group Holdings Ltd.	$ (7,450)	$ (1,329)