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Document and Entity Information - shares
9 Months Ended
Oct. 31, 2016
Dec. 01, 2016
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 Oct. 31, 2016  
Amendment Flag false  
Document Fiscal Year Focus 2016  
Document Fiscal Period Focus Q3  
Current Fiscal Year End Date --01-31  
Entity Filer Category Smaller Reporting Company  
Entity Common Stock, Shares Outstanding   19,684,284