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Document and Entity Information (USD $)
12 Months Ended
Jan. 31, 2012
Apr. 12, 2012
Jul. 31, 2011
Document and Entity Information [Abstract]      
Entity Registrant Name STREAMLINE HEALTH SOLUTIONS INC.    
Entity Central Index Key 0001008586    
Document Type 10-K    
Document Period End Date Jan. 31, 2012    
Amendment Flag false    
Document Fiscal Year Focus 2011    
Document Fiscal Period Focus FY    
Current Fiscal Year End Date --01-31    
Entity Well-known Seasoned Issuer No    
Entity Voluntary Filers No    
Entity Current Reporting Status Yes    
Entity Filer Category Smaller Reporting Company    
Entity Public Float     $ 18,616,426
Entity Common Stock, Shares Outstanding   10,433,717