| Document and Entity Information | Sep. 04, 2022 |
| Cover [Abstract] | |
| Entity Registrant Name | CHANNELADVISOR CORP |
| Amendment Flag | false |
| Entity Central Index Key | 0001169652 |
| Document Type | 8-K |
| Document Period End Date | Sep. 04, 2022 |
| Entity Incorporation State Country Code | DE |
| Entity File Number | 001-35940 |
| Entity Tax Identification Number | 56-2257867 |
| Entity Address, Address Line One | 3025 Carrington Mill Boulevard |
| Entity Address, City or Town | Morrisville |
| Entity Address, State or Province | NC |
| Entity Address, Postal Zip Code | 27560 |
| City Area Code | (919) |
| Local Phone Number | 228-4700 |
| Written Communications | false |
| Soliciting Material | true |
| Pre Commencement Tender Offer | false |
| Pre Commencement Issuer Tender Offer | false |
| Security 12b Title | Common Stock, $0.001 par value |
| Trading Symbol | ECOM |
| Security Exchange Name | NYSE |
| Entity Emerging Growth Company | false |
