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Document and Entity Information - shares
6 Months Ended
Jul. 31, 2018
Aug. 30, 2018
Document and Entity Information [Abstract]    
Entity Registrant Name STREAMLINE HEALTH SOLUTIONS INC.  
Entity Central Index Key 0001008586  
Document Type 10-Q  
Document Period End Date Jul. 31, 2018  
Amendment Flag false  
Document Fiscal Year Focus 2018  
Document Fiscal Period Focus Q2  
Entity Current Reporting Status Yes  
Current Fiscal Year End Date --01-31  
Entity Filer Category Smaller Reporting Company  
Entity Common Stock, Shares Outstanding   20,039,893