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Document and Entity Information - USD ($)
12 Months Ended
Jan. 31, 2016
Apr. 15, 2016
Jul. 31, 2015
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, 2016    
Amendment Flag false    
Document Fiscal Year Focus 2016    
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     $ 45,488,878
Entity Common Stock, Shares Outstanding   19,361,549