Embodiments are directed towards encoding and transmitting data over a homogeneous network, heterogeneous network or without a network using secure sessions. An application generates a payload that includes information associated with the application and a another application. An encoding engine obtains a session bundle and the payload from the application. A message package that includes an encoded version of the payload such that the payload may be encoded based on the session bundle and the payload. The message package may be provided to the application. The application may select a communication facility to send the message package to the other application. The other application employs its communication facility to receive the message package from the application. The decoding engine may decode the message package based on a second session bundle. The decoding engine may provide the payload of the decoded message package to the other application.