Consolidated Statements Of Comprehensive Income (USD $) In Thousands, unless otherwise specified	12 Months Ended
	Dec. 31, 2013	Dec. 31, 2012	Dec. 31, 2011
Statement of Comprehensive Income [Abstract]
Net income (loss)	$ (9,819)	$ (48,597)	$ 2,672
Other comprehensive income (loss):
Foreign currency translation adjustments	66	(12)	(106)
Change in net unrealized loss on marketable securities, net of tax	(19)	0	(83)
Total other comprehensive income (loss)	47	(12)	(189)
Total comprehensive income (loss)	(9,772)	(48,609)	2,483
Net loss attributable to noncontrolling interest	(125)	(259)	(163)
Foreign currency translation adjustments attributable to the noncontrolling interest	1	2	17
Comprehensive loss attributable to the noncontrolling interest	(124)	(257)	(146)
Comprehensive income (loss) attributable to Qumu	$ (9,648)	$ (48,352)	$ 2,629